I'm religious
The type that usually ended up with some ultra-religious or theophobic person trying to beat me up at lunch for the sole reason that I was part of THAT religion.

It taught me that people who claim to be open-minded, tolerant, and accepting are often the most deluded to their own strong biases, which often lead to violence.

Taught me good self-defense, as well, so thank you. Also taught me that sometimes when you stand for something you often stand alone.
( BrokenCoccyx doesn't mind if you grope on, Thu 1 Apr 2010, 21:19, 1 reply)

Not alone
unfortunately there are billions of people standing up for ignorance.
( Ungersven would support SpankyHanky's patreon, Fri 2 Apr 2010, 2:36, closed)

Hear hear
..and using as a justification for affecting others' lives.
( number5 has been fighting tramps and losing., Fri 2 Apr 2010, 10:34, closed)

Wherever there's light, there's dark
The best way to discredit something good is to create a substitute with many of the same trappings, but which serves only to destroy and harm.
( BrokenCoccyx doesn't mind if you grope on, Fri 2 Apr 2010, 15:26, closed)