[Alkhin]

Perhaps what we need to do with people like this is simply tell them that if they cannot be part of the solution, then they will be considered part of the problem...and the problem that we have right now, on this day, and from this day forward, is terrorism. If this person cannot stand a leader leading people to join under one banner, then he/she needs to join another country...and stay there. IF religion is not what he thinks is the answer, then he needs to found a country that has no religion at all. He would probably be very happy in some place like, oh say, CHINA.

anyway, The rest of us need to shun him/her. Turn our backs to him/her and keep praying. They cannot be a part of society now if they refuse to let humans be what they are: Spirit filled.

[dely2]

Now you've done it. You've turned a meaningless distinction "those who pray" vs. "those who do not pray" into something much worse: "part of the problem" vs. "part of the solution." It is the creation of this false dichotomy that concerns atheists. Every time there is a national tragedy, the religious elements try to turn it to their advantage and use it to drive a wedge between citizens. I am not responsible for this bombing, and now you've told me that I'm part of the problem. You did not protect us from this tragedy, and you tell us that you are "part of the solution." I'm not sure where you're getting these ideas from, but they're wrong. Religous fervor is what created this problem. Maybe we could set that aside for a little while?

[dely2]

What do you mean by having our leader unite us "under one banner." Do you mean that we should have some form of imposed religion? Shall we expel all who are not of that religion? Are you trying to be the next Hitler? Why is it that this national tragedy brings about your hatred and bigotry? Why do you turn against your fellow countrymen?