Manitoba Tory leader defends ‘infidel atheists’ remark – Manitoba – CBC News

Tone deaf in trying to be inclusive. Imagine the furor if a Muslim leader wished a “happy Ramadan” to infidel Christians, Jews or Hindus or other religions.

If you want to be inclusive – and I will take Brian Pallister at his word – just say non-believers rather than “infidel atheists”, as the universality of the thought of wishing all people well, whatever their faith or lack of faith, is important.

Manitoba Tory leader defends ‘infidel atheists’ remark – Manitoba – CBC News.

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