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Edited by MyNameIsCharlie:
2/23/2013 2:14:41 PM
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Why do theists think all atheists are anti religion?
I know that I am. I won't try to say I'm just an atheist. I openly admit I am anti-religion. That said, many atheists are just atheists. They quietly go through life, knowing there is no god. Then I start a thread, admittedly to rustle some theistic jimmies, and they just post that they too are atheists, and they state why. Suddenly the religious folks jump on them the way a dog jumps on a meaty bone.
Why? Why can't an atheist respectfully state what they are and why? If we have to respectfully listen to why you have a relationship with Jesus or Mohammed, or Vishnu, then why can't we state that we have a deep relationship with science? Furthermore, why can't atheists evangelize? If theists can ride around on mission and ask people if they've found Jesus, why can't an atheist talk to someone about science, and how the old theistic notions of how our world work are being cast aside for the concrete theories that predict so much?
Discuss respectful atheism, and why theists won't allow it.
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3 RepliesBecause you don't respectfully state it. I don't care that you're an atheist. You just keep making threads taking blatant shots at religion. Eg: "Atheists are better people because they do good for no reasons theists only do it because they fear God". Every religious thread I've seen has been atheists bashing religions. I'm sure there have been more than a fer where theists bash atheists and in that regard you should take your own advice and just mute them. If you don't like hearing people ramble on about their religion what makes you think anyone wants to hear you ramble on about your lack of one? I don't care that you're an atheist anymore than you care that I'm a Christian. I wouldn't want you ramming your religion (or lack thereof) down my throat so I don't ram mine down yours. I don't care if you discuss science. I'm a theist who believes in a combination of creationism and evolution. You are just as able to talk about how you don't believe in a God as I am able to talk about believing in one. But if you don't like hearing about people talk about God then chances are people don't like you talking about your non-belief in God. And don't act like atheists don't jump religious people for stating their beliefs. I've seen more "Wow you believe in God? You're so stupid." than I have "Wow you're an Athiest? You're going to Hell." I don't care if you're an atheist that's your choice just like how it's my choice to believe in God.
