Why are atheists hated so much?

[QUOTE="Lach0121"]

[QUOTE="Grodus5"]

Probably because they are almost as bad as racial minorities in the area of political correctness. I don't have a problem with them taking out the "Under God" in the pledge (I'm talking about America here) nor do I have a problem taking out the "In God we Trust" off the dollar, but that represents a huge logistical undertaking if we are to completely eradicate the In God We Trust bills. Anyway, I don't have anything against athiests myself, I actually like them a lot more than the overly religious people, but I can see why some people would hate them.

LJS9502_basic

"It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to get into the kingdom" (so why is In God We Trust, still on the dollar? because sadly most people are in a state of oblivion.

I find the concept of a capitalist jesus, actually ironically funny.

No I do not think it is misapplied here. lqtm (you mean the tax money to create an empire, fund wars, and kill millions of people, much like how the tax dollars are spent here in the U.S.)though I guess your statements justifies it... for you.

I think you are overreacting. I honestly don't know the religous affiliation of most people I encounter and that's because most people keep those things personal.I don't know of too many of my friends, family, or coworkers that "hate atheists" and nobody I know would refer to someone as a "devil worshipper". Certainly there are some very religous people who take things very seriously, but most people look on them as if they are a little crazy.

No I do not think it is misapplied here. lqtm (you mean the tax money to create an empire, fund wars, and kill millions of people, much like how the tax dollars are spent here in the U.S.)though I guess your statements justifies it... for you.

Lach0121

[QUOTE="Lach0121"]

No I do not think it is misapplied here. lqtm (you mean the tax money to create an empire, fund wars, and kill millions of people, much like how the tax dollars are spent here in the U.S.)though I guess your statements justifies it... for you.

LJS9502_basic

exactly if he wasn't politically motivated or speak of economics, then he wasn't speaking of giving the taxes to Ceasar.

Though side note, here we (both of us) must realize that we are viewing this with a limited perception of a divine concept (so to speak) so there may be the chance that both of us are completely wrong.. (not saying thats the case, im saying its a possibility, so this should not be talked about in absolutes my friend.)

I often ask a similar thing to myself. About why religion seems to be hated so much on this forum.

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[QUOTE="rockerbikie"] Christians force their opinions to others calling it "fact".GHlegend77

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Unfortunately these past few decades we have seen a re-emergence of born again evangelicals which are anything but.

man , i thought religion is supposed to lead people to be good , how would somebody show an atheist that religion is good , while he is acting so bad with him ?? and they say :"why atheists dont believe??" , if you want to show a person that a religion is good , show him how religion tells you to be good to people , stupid camp freaks !!

man , i thought religion is supposed to lead people to be good , how would somebody show an atheist that religion is good , while he is acting so bad with him ?? and they say :"why atheists dont believe??" , if you want to show a person that a religion is good , show him how religion tells you to be good to people , stupid camp freaks !!

gubrushadow

Red words in the book state, spread the gospel, but use words only when necessary.

Actions speak much louder than words.

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How someone can call an Atheist a devil worshiper. Do they know what atheism means?

Here is a picture of the average Atheist:

How can you not hate that?!

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Here is a picture of the average Atheist:

How can you not hate that?!

Theokhoth

so we should all hate jews because hitler made them out to be bad? Hehe, heh....

Well, it must be america, because, if you said in England "i believe in jesus, i know god it there for me" people would be like "uhhm..."

I want to believe theres something after death, but don't believe there is a god. Does that make me an athiest then? Why the hell would i be a devil worshipper?

And, typical american family: "It doesn't matter what happens, because god will always be there for us no matter what"... Honestly, i've heard people say that on americas got talent SO MUCH, its annoying.

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How someone can call an Atheist a devil worshiper. Do they know what atheism means?

urdead18

How can you not hate that?!Theokhoth

[QUOTE="majwill24"]

[QUOTE="UbiquitousAeon"] Oh, the irony. GreySeal9

A poor choice of words no doubt, but Atheism bad image is really self inflicted. I'm also an atheist, but generally dont have problems with religous people. Once people see that I'm not a militant atheist and can appreciate some of the positive aspects of their faith, most wont be so suspicous of me. I guess the reason why I'm not so much of a threat is because I dont waste my time on pointless childish things like God on coins or when someone give you well wishes by saying "God Bless you".

The big thing is I dont argue against some the critical aspects of religious people, mainly christians, like supporting the nuclear family and limiting sex and violence. All those things are good for society I believe. Christians fear that if Atheism gain ground that all the social standards that built the successful society will devolve into chaos.

That's a ridiculous fear and your sympathy towards it makes me suspicious of your motivations for posting in this thread. I mean, you're bascially saying that you have sympathy towards a claim that athiesm has some kind of inclination against the family and towards violence and sex. That's pretty prejudiced and like I said, I'm very surprised that you are so sympathetic toward those kind of prejudices.

Wait wait, you are saying that Atheists arent generally aligned with liberalism? Are you saying that the view of Christians wanting to censor violence and sex in television is inaccurate?

Listen, you can be suspicous all you want, but the typical reasons why Atheist dont like religion is completely far off from my own reasons. I dont want to go too off topic, but here a few things; I'm extreme pro science and technology, I believe humans should rationally do whataver is needed to advance the species and create conditions to maximize that progress.

Guess who are my primary adversaries (more like radical extremists) are in debates? Heres a hint, it isnt the creationist Christian or Muslim that prays everyday of the week.

Here is a picture of the average Atheist:

How can you not hate that?!

Theokhoth

atheist = devil worshipper. Why wouldn't they be scared of you?

i don't know why we are so much hated by christians and muslimsThe_Last_Ride

[QUOTE="wstfld"]People hate atheists?majwill24

Yeah too many Atheists want to make a statement and take part in childish initiatives. you know, like the ones who dont want to lower head for a moment of silence for a tragedy or dead colleague. those idiots see everything as religious. ugh....

lolwhut? Bro, just get some cookies and chill. You'l find that world has retardation by the truckloads.

Because we summon the devil and he teaches us to masturbate and covet other people's televisions.

I mean, really? This week I told someone at the Summer Camp I am going to that I am an atheist. Now, no one even talks to me and they call me "Devil Worshiper." Seriously?

mr_poodles123

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]

Here is a picture of the average Atheist:

How can you not hate that?!

DabsTight703

yeah thats right :lol:

I mean, really? This week I told someone at the Summer Camp I am going to that I am an atheist. Now, no one even talks to me and they call me "Devil Worshiper." Seriously?

mr_poodles123

Depends what kinds of groups of people you hang out with. Hang out with hardcore christians, they hate atheists. Hang out with hardcore atheists, they hate christians.

I don't normally stereotype atheist. But I am sick of their whining about religion.alexside1

[QUOTE="alexside1"]I don't normally stereotype atheist. But I am sick of their whining about religion.scorch-62

People often fear what they don't understand. Let them hear where you're coming from and it will show that they were in error.

People often fear what they don't understand. Let them hear where you're coming from and it will show they they were in error.

dracula_16

[QUOTE="Snipes_2"]You're covering a Broad Variety of Religions or just one Specific Religion?

foxhound_fox

Where the Hell is this camp of yours? In the Vatican?tylergamereview

Probably for the same reason thesists are hated... sometimes they shove their views in your face when you don't give a damn what they think.

[QUOTE="tylergamereview"]Where the Hell is this camp of yours? In the Vatican?Snipes_2

[QUOTE="dracula_16"]

People often fear what they don't understand. Let them hear where you're coming from and it will show they they were in error.

alexside1

It doesn't automatically lead to it-- hence why I said "often". I'm guilty of making bad judgments, so I won't pretend to be above everyone else. Talk to someone who hates a minority and you'll find that that person is ignorant of what that minority actually represents. The first post was a prime example; a person would hate an atheist because of the falsehood that they worship Satan.

[QUOTE="Snipes_2"][QUOTE="tylergamereview"]Where the Hell is this camp of yours? In the Vatican?alexside1

goes both ways

[QUOTE="wstfld"]People hate atheists?majwill24

Yeah too many Atheists want to make a statement and take part in childish initiatives. you know, like the ones who dont want to lower head for a moment of silence for a tragedy or dead colleague. those idiots see everything as religious. ugh....

or maybe those people are like me and would prefer to celebrate life as opposed to mourning death. moment of silence is a moment wasted of a finite life. celebrate every moment.

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[QUOTE="majwill24"]

Yeah too many Atheists want to make a statement and take part in childish initiatives. you know, like the ones who dont want to lower head for a moment of silence for a tragedy or dead colleague. those idiots see everything as religious. ugh....

SEANMCAD

or maybe those people are like me and would prefer to celebrate life as opposed to mourning death. moment of silence is a moment wasted of a finite life. celebrate every moment.

I think what freaks me outabout majwill24 statement is less about religion and more about Borg mentality toward assimilation. Maybe I can just think for myself and not want to bow my head for reasons which are nobody else's business with me and my childish agenda to have freedom of choice (which is basically what you are saying)

well said

They aren't. Mainly religious people are the ones who get the most flack. Especially Christians.

Snipes_2

Which is why it is incredibly hard to get into public office if you're a christian, and their are numerous cases of atheist towns that belittle and run christians out of the town if they express their belief.

Oh wait.