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is being inherently suspiciousof someone solely due to their religion "just as bad as" being inherently suspicious of someone due to their race ?

[/ QUOTE ] absolutely not. Race gives one very little insight as to somebodies charecter, religious beliefs reveal alot more about an individual. I think hate is kinda strong, but i guess i'd apply the same logic to that statement, and say it's not as bad. I don't think there is even an argument here. One thing is almost entirely superficial, and the other likely plays a large role in how the hate'ee acts.