<p>First of all, when did I say I was anti-Israel? Did we all go to the Tom Danforth School of Politics or something. Is it are you with us or against us? In fact, even with the atrocities they have committed, they have, IMO, the best human rights record in thousands of miles. I could not imagine an openly gay person or an openly secular person, for example, in Iran or Syria. But when I went (dragged, actually.) to Israel for a relative’s wedding, I saw gay bars etc. I also supported Ariel Sharon’s decision to pull out of Gaza, which many people who label themselves “pro-Israel” did not. I am anti-theft, not anti-Israel.</p>
<p>I also think I was misunderstood when I compared fascism and Nazism to theocratic beliefs. What I meant was, if there are people who honestly think the public law, which applies to everyone, should have laws such as killing heretics and adulterers, I am sorry, but I will not respect that. I will have contempt for that. Now I don’t mind if they believe that one day God will come down to Earth and make this global version of North Korea a reality, but those who want it done against other people’s will is just disgusting. </p>
<p>For example, I agree with Karl Marx that if religion were abolished, it would be a great step for equality and emancipation (my view is open to change on this subject. I think Tony Blair made a good argument against this, but he was debating Christopher Hitchens, which means you lose no matter what). However, I only believe this to be true if people choose to give up religion, and not by force. I don’t wish to force the Marxist view on religion on people who don’t want it.</p>
<p>Do you see what I mean? You can think something, without wanting it to be implemented and just appreciate for what it is. An idea.</p>