[linux-audio-dev] [linux-audio-dev][OT] Re:ZynAddSubFX

[Denis de Leeuw Duarte]

>All major religions share the same ethical values - of love, respect for
>human life (and to varying degrees, other forms of life), honesty, etc.
>And I think all of this can be subscribed to by most of humanity.

Well, for many Christians it does not work that way unfortunately. Their 
religion (Christiantity) teaches love and  respect, but it also teaches that 
the one true path is narrow and that it is not just enough to adhere to the 
Christian ethos. It is necessary for them not to worship 'false' gods, 
including those of the other major religions. It is not about Christian 
values, it is about the Christian deity.

The problem with this whole discussion being of course one's perspective. 
>From the believer-perspective, Paul's  request is very reasonable, because 
for him the existence of God is essentially an established fact and those 
who do not worship him are in effect against him. From the non-believer 
perspective however, it is downright insulting (in an intellectual and 
personal way) to be called a Satanist. This is because to the non-believer 
the non-existence of God or god-like creatures is essentially an established 
fact and worshipping Satan is as unthinkable and rediculous as worshipping 
any god. Even more so, it is insulting because Christians have no right to 
call atheists with perfectly good moral standards 'evil' people.

So, to wrap it all up: Paul, while you have every right to make any request 
regarding the usage of your software, please be aware of the fact that, to 
atheists (incidentally, that is my camp) your choice of words is rather 
offensive. If you want people to respect your ideas it might be a good idea 
to start respecting other people's ideas as well and to stop calling Heavy 
Meta l fans Satanists.

Regards,

Denis

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