TV's Frink said:
I understand that, but again, so what? That's why I keep calling it a first world problem - you Christians should be able to handle a little mockery, it goes with the territory of being a majority (again, at least in the US).
I'm straight. Should it really bother me if a gay person on TV calls a straight person a straitey?
My time is extremely limited of late, so I haven't bothered much with this thread. However, I will say that I am sick beyond words of this sort of argument. A majority is fair game? How is bigotry ever acceptable just because it is directed at a majority? Does being part of majority guarantee that all is well and good for a person? Look at Syria: President Assad is part of the minority, yet he and his family have ruled his nation for years, only recently encountering such political difficulties. Being part of a minority does not immediately mean one is underprivileged. Our nation, though imperfect, has leveled the playing field quite well.
When does one really qualify as part of a minority? In Iraq, Sunnis and Shiites are roughly equal. Who gets to pull the "religionist" card when their brand of Islam is victimized, and who just has to suck it up?
And why do minorities deserve more shielding from criticism? It interferes with real discussion. It is an indisputable fact that black young men commit more crimes than any other race. Yet, instead of individuals taking responsibility for their actions, I've often heard that it's still white people's faults for keeping blacks under their thumbs. Why don't we instead foster a culture of responsibility so that minorities, even if disadvantaged as blacks generally face more than whites, still must accept just as much responsibility for their own decisions. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if this sort of comment gets me in trouble because I'm a white guy.
I am a Mormon. I am part of a minority, often the focus of criticism from both so-called "mainstream" Christians and non-Christians. Don't I deserve special treatment? Why have you come after my faith? I'm part of a minority.
Again, I don't mean to be harsh, but the fact is that if something is truly wrong, it is always wrong, regardless of how many people look, think, or believe like you do. Holding double standards (cue Greenpenguino) in fact fosters greater divides between the groups we are trying to improve relationships between.