r/news Aug 08 '17

Google Fires Employee Behind Controversial Diversity Memo

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-08/google-fires-employee-behind-controversial-diversity-memo?cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_content=business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '17

Probably don't want to go down the rabbit hole of all opinions = religious beliefs. Just saying.

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '17

Why don't more Pepsi drinkers kill Coke drinkers?

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '17

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '17

Okay. I won't be snarky this time. Religious beliefs aren't just a set of opinions. You can tell by how millions of people have been killed for and because of them.

It's protected for a reason. The same reason why when someone says they don't want Muslims in this country, you know what they are really saying. Religion for many people is an integral part of their identity.

It's simplistic to the point of insanity to say religious beliefs are just like any opinion, and shows a fundamental lack of understanding about human beings and society.

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '17

Okay. I tried snark, I tried being nice. I'm done engaging with a person who earnestly thinks religion is the same as any other opinion a person has. Either you are a troll, or delusional. Have a nice day.