Tony Blair Says Religion Was "hugely important"

[General Zod]

There is a difference. You can personally believe in something without forcing it on others, and you can wish other people to have the freedom to do what they want without believing in it yourself. For example, you can be pro-choice and still be anti-abortion for yourself personally, and that isn't forcing shit on anybody.

How many people who believe in whatever flavor of Christianity they prefer openly admit they think everyone else is wrong? I have a hard time believing that they don't privately wish everyone would believe the same way they do without being overtly vocal about it.

[brianeyci]

There is a difference. You can personally believe in something without forcing it on others, and you can wish other people to have the freedom to do what they want without believing in it yourself. For example, you can be pro-choice and still be anti-abortion for yourself personally, and that isn't forcing shit on anybody.

How many people who believe in whatever flavor of Christianity they prefer openly admit they think everyone else is wrong? I have a hard time believing that they don't privately wish everyone would believe the same way they do without being overtly vocal about it.

So what? If they're not overly vocal about it, they're not prostelyzing and actions mean a lot more than some secret wish in someone's head.

I have tons of secret wishes too but I don't act on them. You going to criticize me for them now too?

Again I don't think this really applies to Blair, because for one he DID invade Iraq. But you brought this point up. I don't particularly like the idea that politicians' lives have to be under the scrutiny of a microscope, their religion, their private actions... it's the same line of thinking that led to a cum stained dress starting impeachment. I don't particularly care what people do in their private lives if they're public officials as long as it's not illegal or immoral.