9/22/2011 12:09 PM
Sean, it's really not the case that it bothers us that you believe in god. Rather, it is the case that people who believe in God, despite the dearth of any evidence, We put our faith in different evidence, and evidence is not proof insist that everyone else has to follow them and to that end they will discriminate, harrass and kill non believers or people who have a different religious system. This is a pretty extreme view of religious people. I would say a small minority of people of most faiths are guilty of this.
When you question the logic of a believer, they immediately become defensive and want to know why you care so much..... I really don't, but you guys won't leave me alone. You're at my door with the Watchtower or you're a politician who says that atheists aren't Americans and shouldn't have any rights or you're on the street corner with a sign or you're on 46 tv channels shouting your message of a god that loves me, but will punish me if I don't believe in him. Hey I block a lot of channels from my screen, I would suggest you learn how to use that box on your TV. Here is another suggestion don't let people with extreme views get you down. Our Character has a lot more to do with our human nature, and this is always a better way to judge a person compared to ideology.
Theists love to play the part of the aggrieved minority, but just the opposite is true.
You really should just chill a little bit Steve, people here (on the GCSAA forum) freely share opinions and enjoy a spirited debate but I have not seen many personal attacks. Religion is one of the big Taboos to discuss in public, and that is why there is so much misunderstanding. Tolerance should never be mistaken for acceptance, or approval and it sould be OK to not appove, some how we have moved to the point that it is not OK to disagree. I can tolerate a lot of things that are done in our society that I would never participate in. I have no problem with your athiesim , and I do not think it makes you a bad guy, and I am not your judge anyway. I am working on my own soul, and God (and anyone else who knows me well) know thats a lot of work
Regards,
Steve