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I don't see it as hypocritical to support equal rights for others, even if they go against my personal beliefs/teachings, etc.

This isn't a perfect example, but here's one to better explain my meaning: I'd say that being a vegetarian is a better choice for moral, ethical, spiritual, and health reasons. But I don't believe it is wrong to eat meat, and I don't think it would be fair for others to restrict my diet because of their own beliefs.[/quote]

Yes, but your type of vegetarian does not share the same mindset as religious fundamentalists - I don't use fundamentalist as a pejorative since these are actually the only religious types who are truly faithful to their religion. Both Christianity and Islam at their basic preaches the fact that their truth is the only truth, and that all other beliefs are false. So when a Muslim believes homosexuality is an abomination, they don't believe this only applies to Muslims, but that it applies to all people. So your attitude towards being a vegetarian is very very different from the core teachings of Christianity and Islam. In this regard, Vegans who practice their diet due to concerns for animal welfare is much more similar as they believe it is wrong for *anyone* to eat meat. If it was up to them, we'd all be vegans.

This is actually strong evidence that many of the founding fathers of this country were in fact secular in their true nature. It is very difficult to square one's true belief in Christianity with the thought that it is okay for others to believe what they want to believe. These are simply incompatible thoughts that people either avoid or brush aside when they bubble to the surface. [/quote]

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