Making Religion As Unacceptable As Racism

What would it be like if religious belief were to become utterly socially unacceptable? Imagine a time when believing in God would be as contemptible and as shameful as racism is today. That’s what Irish actor Chris O’Dowd is calling for. He says that he used to be tolerant around religion, but that he has become “less liberal.” Now he thinks that religion should become as unacceptable as racism. And that people shouldn’t be “allowed” to say religious words.

There are so many more religious people than atheists that this is unlikely for the foreseeable future. But, still, note the trajectory. Being unbigoted used to mean “not discriminating according to race, color, or creed.” Then other categories were introduced: sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical handicap, etc. But there are attempts now to start excluding “creed.” But hating people because of their religion and hating people because of their race are both bigotry.

From Actor Chris O’Dowd says religion is ‘unacceptable’:

Actor Chris O’Dowd thinks following a religion will eventually become as offensive and unacceptable as racism.

The Irish star of films such as The Sapphires and Bridesmaids says he grew up respecting people of faith despite his atheist views, but has become “less liberal” as he ages.

Now he says religious doctrine is halting human progress and brands it “a weird cult”. . . .

O’Dowd has told Britain’s GQ magazine: “For most of my life, I’ve been, ‘Hey, I’m not into it, but I respect your right to believe whatever you want’. But as time goes on, weirdly, I’m growing less liberal. I’m more like, ‘No, religion is ruining the world, you need to stop!’.

“There’s going to be a turning point where it’s going to be like racism. You know, ‘You’re not allowed to say that weird s**t! It’s mad! And you’re making everybody crazy!’

HT: Walter Hudson, and see what he has to say about this.