What makes a bigot?

[crosbiegrad]

Exactly what it say's on the tin. I'm a christian and believe in the importance of the traditional (husband,wife and kids) family. In a college class I've kind of come under attack for stating such and have been called a bigot and closed minded. So, what makes a bigot?

[Harlan Huckleby]

damn excellent question.

I think most people are bigots to some degree. To me, a bigot fears and degrades other ways of thinking or living. A bigot is certain that his own kind and his own way is superior. Its the degree of certainty that puts the big in bigot.

bigots come in all political, racial, economic stripes.

[crosbiegrad]

I obviously believe that how I choose to live my life is the best way, but I also believe that everyone has the right to live their life in a way that brings them happiness. I grew up in scotland and when I hear the word bigot, I think of issues between catholics and protestants akin to the issues in Ireland.Actual violence, actual discrimination, terrible stuff. Is it bigoted to believe that marriage is sacred and between one man and one woman?

[MJZiggy]

Bigot
Big"ot\, n. [F. bigot a bigot or hypocrite, a name once given to the Normans in France. Of unknown origin; possibly akin to Sp. bigote a whisker; hombre de bigote a man of spirit and vigor; cf. It. s-bigottire to terrify, to appall. Wedgwood and others maintain that bigot is from the same source as Beguine, Beghard.]

1. A hypocrite; esp., a superstitious hypocrite. [Obs.]

2. A person who regards his own faith and views in matters of religion as unquestionably right, and any belief or opinion opposed to or differing from them as unreasonable or wicked. In an extended sense, a person who is intolerant of opinions which conflict with his own, as in politics or morals; one obstinately and blindly devoted to his own church, party, belief, or opinion.

To doubt, where bigots had been content to wonder and believe. --Macaulay.

[SkinBasket]

Re: What makes a bigot?

Exactly what it say's on the tin. I'm a christian and believe in the importance of the traditional (husband,wife and kids) family. In a college class I've kind of come under attack for stating such and have been called a bigot and closed minded. So, what makes a bigot?

Higher education, where you will think freely. I would call them bigots for calling me a bigot and point out that their opinion on your opinions is more closed minded than your own opinions, since from what you've told us, you haven't insulted their position, just stated your own.

I know how you feel. I once almost got booed out of a contemporary social philosophy class for suggesting that the biological purpose of sex was reproduction, not sexual enjoyment, in pointing out a flaw in one of our TA's stupid philosophical analogies. We did get to watch some porn in that class though, so it was worth it.

[HowardRoark]

Bigot
Big"ot\, n. [F. bigot a bigot or hypocrite, a name once given to the Normans in France. Of unknown origin; possibly akin to Sp. bigote a whisker; hombre de bigote a man of spirit and vigor; cf. It. s-bigottire to terrify, to appall. Wedgwood and others maintain that bigot is from the same source as Beguine, Beghard.]

1. A hypocrite; esp., a superstitious hypocrite. [Obs.]

2. A person who regards his own faith and views in matters of religion as unquestionably right, and any belief or opinion opposed to or differing from them as unreasonable or wicked. In an extended sense, a person who is intolerant of opinions which conflict with his own, as in politics or morals; one obstinately and blindly devoted to his own church, party, belief, or opinion.

To doubt, where bigots had been content to wonder and believe. --Macaulay.

[Deputy Nutz]

Re: What makes a bigot?

Exactly what it say's on the tin. I'm a christian and believe in the importance of the traditional (husband,wife and kids) family. In a college class I've kind of come under attack for stating such and have been called a bigot and closed minded. So, what makes a bigot?

Higher education, where you will think freely. I would call them bigots for calling me a bigot and point out that their opinion on your opinions is more closed minded than your own opinions, since from what you've told us, you haven't insulted their position, just stated your own.

I know how you feel. I once almost got booed out of a contemporary social philosophy class for suggesting that the biological purpose of sex was reproduction, not sexual enjoyment, in pointing out a flaw in one of our TA's stupid philosophical analogies. We did get to watch some porn in that class though, so it was worth it.

So I see you agree with the Catholic Church.

[SkinBasket]

I'm all about the Catholic Church. I think I'm going to start a new line of tee shirts espousing morality.

[Zool]

People yell out racist and bigot for reaction anymore. Fuck the people in your class.

But if you tell people that their way of life is wrong in your opinion, well as the saying goes, judge not lest ye be judged yourself.

[LL2]

People yell out racist and bigot for reaction anymore. Fuck the people in your class.

But if you tell people that their way of life is wrong in your opinion, well as the saying goes, judge not lest ye be judged yourself.

Nicely written.

[mraynrand]

I think the simple answer is that they are born that way, they eat a lot, and they lift weights. That's what makes a Big OT.

[Brando19]

Re: What makes a bigot?

Exactly what it say's on the tin. I'm a christian and believe in the importance of the traditional (husband,wife and kids) family. In a college class I've kind of come under attack for stating such and have been called a bigot and closed minded. So, what makes a bigot?

Higher education, where you will think freely. I would call them bigots for calling me a bigot and point out that their opinion on your opinions is more closed minded than your own opinions, since from what you've told us, you haven't insulted their position, just stated your own.

I know how you feel. I once almost got booed out of a contemporary social philosophy class for suggesting that the biological purpose of sex was reproduction, not sexual enjoyment, in pointing out a flaw in one of our TA's stupid philosophical analogies. We did get to watch some porn in that class though, so it was worth it.

Well let me ask you this...if you believe what you said...then why do you support homosexuality so much? I'm not judging anyone...just asking a question.

[SkinBasket]

You may want to take note of the word "biological."

[Freak Out]

Bigot? WTF.....I thought this was the Bigfoot thread.

[crosbiegrad]

Im inclined to agree with you skin, calling someone else a bigot because of their stance is more than a little hypocritical. Thanks