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As an aetheist I would apply that argument to all religions. To me they are "just books", some of the most popular fiction in the world today.
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Exactly. To
you they are. But you wanted to know why so many people
other than you got in a lather about these things.
I'm sure there are things you believe in you wouldn't tolerate others making light of. And if not, then more pity you.
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Ok, then justify why a piece of cloth deserves respect? Surely it should be the factors that it represents that deserve respect?
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Sometimes the symbol of respect is equally important as the respect itself.
Do you not shake someone's hand when you meet them? Why do you do that?
It's only a symbol that you are not holding your sword - i.e. you're not armed, and hence your approach is peaceful. But it can also mean much more:
http://www.canoe.ca/LifewiseWorkOffice00/handshake.html
So by showing enough respect to the flag not to burn it, means you at least recognise the values it represents.
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In fact, I guess that if you were to burn a picture of Allah it would be looked upon positively as you are destroying a forbidden image.
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Which reminds me...
Mummy: What's that you're drawing George
George: God
Mummy: But no-one knows what God looks like!
George: They will when I'm finished.
