Evolved to the Enlightened Dark Ages

The rigid dogma of secular liberalism

By: razor (Diary) April 5th, 2014 at 10:20 AM

We’re so lucky we live in such a tolerant, enlightened society.

There are backward parts of the world where women are stoned to death for wearing the wrong kind of dress. There are some backwaters stuck in the Middle Ages where gays are publicly hanged. These actions are to punish the “perpetrators” for their deeds. But another purpose is to set an example to others: if you don’t follow our established laws and norms, there will be consequences, and you will suffer. This mentality is stuck in the Dark Ages, where thought is monolithic, where conformity is demanded, and where punishment is swift, public, and extreme.

Good thing we don’t live in a place like that!

Instead, we live in an enlightened world where Brendan Eich, founder and CEO of Mozilla, is forced to resign for his views on traditional marriage. And it’s not just his personal beliefs: he even donated a whole $1,000 to support his beliefs, six years ago. This sort of behavior cannot stand. Repent, Mr Eich, or accept your public flogging!


Specifically, he must prostrate himself before his betters and announce publicly that he has sinned; he must thank his inquisitors for their forbearance and beg for their forgiveness and charity; and, perhaps most sinister of all, he must start tithing to a church of their choice lest he be refused redemption and ostracized like a common leper.

A keen observer snapped a photo of Mr Eich under gentle questioning from the left:



Brendan Eich is asked to reconsider his position.

Read more:

http://www.redstate.com/diary/razor/2014...ened-dark-ages/