The point is not one's definition of small-minded, nor one's ability to
demean another.  The point is that we are all entitled to our opinions, and
this is supposed to be a virtual gathering of professionals, who should not
call into question the politics and religious beliefs of others.

I respect his, and your right to disagree with me, and to express your
opinions.  The only interest of too many here, apparently, is in silencing
or insulting the voices of those with whom they disagree.

It is clear that your appreciation of free speech and the free exchange of
ideas is limited to those topics that match only your belief system.

Condescend all you like, but the ability to publish these ideas that you
hate, is part of what makes America great.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Indigo Nights" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: Smithsonian in an uproar etc


> Mr. Neylon, the articles that Eric Seigel referenced
> below match my definition of small-minded.  I'm afraid
> the whole subject is going to be one that throws this
> list into controversy.  That you felt the need to
> assault Eric on the list makes me believe that you
> only need to hold up the mirror to find the definition
> of small-minded.
>
> It's one thing to debate the merits of evolution v.
> intelligent design.  It's quite another to presume
> that the articles below aren't small minded.
>
> Just as there are degrees of intelligence, there are
> degrees of Christian intolerance (and, in some cases,
> just please simply read hatred of people who don't
> think in like-minded fashion).  The same words of
> scripture are interpreted, in many instances, in as
> many flavors of Christianity as there are.
>
> I find the articles below hateful and hurtful to other
> human beings, many of whom may just well may be
> members of this list/community.  They are the work of
> the hell-fire and damnation segment of Christianity,
> not the ones of a loving, giving, and accepting God.
>
> And, before you go there, I taught Sunday School for 8
> of 10 years.  Let's suffice it to say that Christians
> can and will disagree, but that, from where I sit,
> articles that further hatred and ignorance and bias
> about people who are "different" are small-minded.
> Unfortunately, there's a segment of America that
> promotes what I consider to be a despicable agenda
> and, as Eric pointed out, they're very
> active--unfortunately.
>
> I can't help but say it, and I won't be silenced in
> this regard.  I've come across a number of very openly
> gay people on this list.  They are bright, giving, and
> talented.  The tripe in that periodical is an insult
> to them.
>
> A very hetero but very annoyed Indigo!
>
>
>
>
>
> --- Nicholas Neylon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > It is a shame, and remarkably small-minded, that Mr.
> > Siegel must paint all
> > conservative people of faith with the same brush.  A
> > message is not by
> > definition hateful simply because you disagree.  Not
> > to mention 1st
> > Amendment, etc.
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Eric Siegel (home)" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 6:54 AM
> > Subject: Smithsonian in an uproar etc
> >
> >
> > Here are a selection of other articles from the same
> > magazine.  Caveat
> > emptor.  This is the right wing fundamentalist hate
> > machine at work.
> >
> > http://www.worldnetdaily.com/
> >
> > Eric Siegel
> >      Executive VP Program & Planning
> > New York Hall of Science
> >
> >
> > THEIR GOVERNMENT AT WORK
> > WorldNetDaily
> > Women told, 'Work
> > in brothel, or else'
> >   German law forces out-of-work females
> > to take sex jobs or lose unemployment
> >   --WND
> >
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> >   Devastating, highly readable expose of theory of
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> >   --ShopNetDaily
> >
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> > WorldNetDaily
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> >   --WND
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> >
> >
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