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9/10 times when I get into an argument with someone with whom it seems we're mostly aligned on everything, it becomes obvious after not long that they believe in god and I don't.

And it's always an irreconcilable disagreement. because while the real-world implications of the subtle disagreement may be minor enough to just let it go, practically, the metaphysical implication is **huge for them** so they can't just agree to disagree.

Their faith often requires something like a crusade to "save others" or set the world "right", which is fundamentally incompatible with liberty and voluntaryism. If they don't impose their views on others, they're not meeting their own _personal_ spiritual goals - this messy intertwining breaks the clean sovereignty of individuals. It doesn't respect the NAP.

"In order for me to do right by myself and my god, I **must** effect you". In this way, the evangelical is not unlike communists or other totalitarians.

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Bill Cypher 1y ago

The irrationality of religion gets me every time.

You are not responsible for your actions because the devil made you do it. I'm responsible for my every action. Therefore, you are morally superior and I'm untrustworthy.

They never understand just how much their belief in a higher power taints their every decision.

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