Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Philosophy: The most offensive phrase in the English language
The most offensive phrase in the English language is:
"I don't believe you."
Let's try it out:
"HIV causes AIDS." I don't believe you.
"The Bible is the word of God." I don't believe you.
"Socialism is progress." I don't believe you.
"Humans are causing global warming." I don't believe you.
"Islam is a religion of peace." I don't believe you.
It's not easy being a skeptic. Religious people have a hard time treating heretics with kindness or even politeness.
"I don't believe you."
Let's try it out:
"HIV causes AIDS." I don't believe you.
"The Bible is the word of God." I don't believe you.
"Socialism is progress." I don't believe you.
"Humans are causing global warming." I don't believe you.
"Islam is a religion of peace." I don't believe you.
It's not easy being a skeptic. Religious people have a hard time treating heretics with kindness or even politeness.
