January 2012
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Criticising a lack of respect serves what purpose? →
Those criticising Dawkins for lacking respect seem to be confused about the definition of respect. There is no reason Dawkins should show respect to beliefs which he finds patently absurd. He should probably tolerate them, and he does, but there is no reason to give them any more respect than they deserve. Some say he is strident. I really don’t see it. He is very measured and polite, but he...