Atheists and religion

the irony

the irony

SirWander

It's just for trolling purposes, it's sad really.

Though quite interesting to watch. :P

the irony

SirWander

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But on the note of the OP, if people only spoke of what was being spoken, then wouldn't the same thing be discussed for all eternity?

It's just for trolling purposes, it's sad really.

Though quite interesting to watch. :P

parkurtommo

the irony

SirWander

i suppose they try to seek validation through camaraderie. they try to make people of faith see what is "wrong" with religion not only to re-assure themselves but to try and convert their friends, as you might know misery loves company.

or most likely, they have nothing else to talk about

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the irony

SilentFireX

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But on the note of the OP, if people only spoke of what was being spoken, then wouldn't the same thing be discussed for all eternity?

It's like accusing UKIP in the UK of constantly bringing up the EU in response to problems, despite it being relevant to the given subject.

Religion has far reaching impacts, regardless of some apologists unwillingness to recognise that. It may be unrelated to you, but religion affects a lot of things.

It's quite hypocritical actually, given religion gets brought up in response to almost anything; and that doesn't seem to be getting criticised. God is the answer to everything for some people.

i suppose they try to seek validation through camaraderie. they try to make people of faith see what is "wrong" with religion not only to re-assure themselves but to try and convert their friends, as you might know misery loves company.

or most likely, they have nothing else to talk about

SirWander

I see it alot on youtube sadly when people say simply ANYTHING with god even if it was nothing religious...

As for off topic, as a person who never post on religion threads, I honestly think religion topics should be banned they honestly never work well and I think they offend more people then they bring in for a debate. It just seems like theres constant christianity and muslim bashing from WHAT I HAVE SEEN in my opinion.

And why do Jehovah's witnesses keep knocking on my door and bringing up religion? Eh?

And why do Jehovah's witnesses keep knocking on my door and bringing up religion? Eh?

Overlord93

Makes me glad that you need a number code to get into my building.

Eh, at times when people start hating on religion and trying to convinceothers that there is no God whatsoever, I sometimes question if they are trying to convince other people........ or themselves.

And why do Jehovah's witnesses keep knocking on my door and bringing up religion? Eh?

Overlord93

And why do Jehovah's witnesses keep knocking on my door and bringing up religion? Eh?Overlord93

Sometimes it's frustration: when you've grown up as a religious man and then realise you don't believe it anymore...well at that point the religious people you grew up with won't understand you and you'll want to understand why you believed..It's on you mind.

Others are genuinely puzzled why you would believe and therefor always bring up the subject.

And others are just annoying..thinking they are superior because of it.

And a lot of them are like me...I rarely bring it up, only when I have a good reason to.

People do that with every topic imagineable. Whatever you're interested in, that's what you want to talk about, and you tend to bring it up even when no one else is interested.

People do that with every topic imagineable. Whatever you're interested in, that's what you want to talk about, and you tend to bring it up even when no one else is interested.

Jackc8

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People do that with every topic imagineable. Whatever you're interested in, that's what you want to talk about, and you tend to bring it up even when no one else is interested.

LJS9502_basic

If you'ld believe someone's believe is wrong and holding them back, wouldn't you be inclined to try and tell them?

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[QUOTE="Jackc8"]

People do that with every topic imagineable. Whatever you're interested in, that's what you want to talk about, and you tend to bring it up even when no one else is interested.

mrbrainheart

If you'ld believe someone's believe is wrong and holding them back, wouldn't you be inclined to try and tell them?

Oh...and last I checked atheists didn't have any incontrovertible proof either. So it's a wash. Let people believe what they want.

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[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] But dig deeper. Why should anyone care what someone believes? There is more to the issue than the surface will show....

LJS9502_basic

If you'ld believe someone's believe is wrong and holding them back, wouldn't you be inclined to try and tell them?

[QUOTE="mrbrainheart"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] But dig deeper. Why should anyone care what someone believes? There is more to the issue than the surface will show....

LJS9502_basic

If you'ld believe someone's believe is wrong and holding them back, wouldn't you be inclined to try and tell them?

Oh...and last I checked atheists didn't have any incontrovertible proof either. So it's a wash. Let people believe what they want.

I'm not I saying that people should, but I know a lot of them that do, atheists and theists. But that doesn't just happen on the subject of religion, it happens with every subject. a lot of us (humans) like to give are opinions on things. Even at school we don't just learn facts, we learn ideals and opinions to.

That's why I said if you'ld believe...besides I didn't state atheists have incontrovertible proof (Or did I take that last comment to personal :p)

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People do that with every topic imagineable. Whatever you're interested in, that's what you want to talk about, and you tend to bring it up even when no one else is interested.

LJS9502_basic

It's just human nature to want to impose your idea on others - some of it stems from ego I guess: "How could anyone be so wrong about this subject when I'm so right?" and some of it stems from the fear that if ideas you disagree with are allowed to go unchallenged, then they gain legitimacy. Like the old saying goes, "A lie can travel halfway round the world while the truth is putting on its shoes."

The idea of accepting that people are different and have different ideas, and they don't need to be told off because of it...that's some pretty mature, intellectual stuff that's downright foreign to the majority of people.

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If you'ld believe someone's believe is wrong and holding them back, wouldn't you be inclined to try and tell them?

Stavrogin_

Much of it stems from insecurity. Secure people don't worry about the beliefs of others.LJS9502_basic