Public Reply To Karen "Atheist should just shut up" Hunter

On January 31st Paula Zahn hosted a notorious 'atheist bashing' featuring several guests who launch into what can only be described as a 'hate fest'. The really disturbing thing is that one of the guests, Karen Hunter, is actually a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Film and Media Studies at Hunter college. This person is actually instructing prospective reporters and media agents on how to be 'fair and balanced'. If you haven't seen the 'interview' or for a taste of Karen's views, take a quick look and listen to this:



After the recent outing of a bigoted General and his disgusting comments regarding Pat Tillman, I took the time to let Karen Hunter know that, in my opinion, she is no different than the bigoted military official. To my surprise, I actually received a response which is posted below in it's entirety. I would encourage any of you who haven't made your views known to perhaps take and opportunity to NOT Shut Up!

On 4/27/07, professorhunter@aol.com <professorhunter@aol.com> wrote:

I never said atheists, or anyone was evil. I find it interesting that
you need to take such a leap to make a point. It sounds to me that you
are very insecure about your lack of faith in God or your atheist
position. There is nothing that you can say about my God that will make
me so angry to email anyone to convince them how wrong they are. It's
your opinion. You're entitled to it. And even if I think you're wrong,
I firmly believe that you have a right to be as wrong as you want to
be. I don't have to call you names or try to make you "see the light."
But thanks for reaching out (how many months ago was that show on
CNN?).

My point, for the record: How would anyone know that you (or anyone
else, for that matter) is an atheist? It's not like being black or an
observant Jew or Muslim. There is no way for anyone to know unless you
tell them and make an issue of it. My point again, is if you want to be
an atheist, who's stopping you. Simply don't pray. No one has to know.
Unless you're point is to ram your views down other people's throats
and if so, for what purpose? Hmmm.
Thanks again for sharing. Have a blessed day!

My reply to Karen Hunter:

Wow. Hunter College should be proud of their level of their educational staff. (read sarcasm)
How interesting that you say "There is nothing that you can say about my God that will make
me so angry to email anyone to convince them how wrong they are."

Really? I suppose our views do make you angry enough, however, to go on national television and make such notorious quotes as 'What do atheists believe? Nothing, right' and 'I think atheists should shut up' among many other classics. Give me a break Karen! How hypocritical can you get. Millions have seen and heard your rant and millions more will see it in the future. This tape is going to be with you for the rest of your life. You are going to be judged by it, like it or not. I think that anyone who watches it will easily recognize what it shows. In my view, it shows unfettered hatred, intolerance and stupidity. Your reply does nothing to change that opinion.

By the way, I love the little smirk after your opening volley of wit (hmm, hmm) in the interview. I have seen that smirk many times on small-minded intolerant people. And finally Karen Hunter, thank you so much for the great boost you have given to atheists all over this country who watched your rant and were jolted out of their silence. Thanks for reminding all of us, both atheists and all fair-minded tolerant people, of what it is we are fighting against - at it's worst.




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