Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

mykpart

(3,879 posts) Sat Oct 20, 2012, 12:41 AM Oct 2012

Why is that atheists on DU

are so snarky and snotty to other DUers who believe in God? I know the religious right tries to jam Christianity down their throats, but don't they know that DUers are all in this together, regardless of belief or lack thereof?

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Why is that atheists on DU (Original Post) mykpart Oct 2012 OP

I stand corrected - this could have been improved. hollysmom Oct 2012 #1

Since you're relatively new with few posts, I'll give you a friendly reminder. rug Oct 2012 #6

Try posting in main Religion or the Atheist forum intaglio Oct 2012 #2

I did post a question in main Religion. mykpart Oct 2012 #3

No, you shouldn't get snotty remarks in here. rug Oct 2012 #4

If you're here simply to troll, you won't be long. rug Oct 2012 #5

I think it's possible to be as vehement one way as another... CBHagman Oct 2012 #7

Thanks, rug. mykpart Oct 2012 #8

I think the anonymity of an online forum makes them feel free to be more hateful... Pterodactyl Nov 2012 #9

hollysmom

(5,946 posts)

1. I stand corrected - this could have been improved.

Reply to mykpart (Original post)

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 01:00 AM

Oct 2012

Last edited Mon Oct 22, 2012, 01:57 PM - Edit history (1)

This would be improved if you said SOME before Atheists.

rug

(82,333 posts)

6. Since you're relatively new with few posts, I'll give you a friendly reminder.

Reply to hollysmom (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 11:17 PM

Oct 2012

This is one of the safe haven groups on DU. You're welcome to post on topic as much as you want. But not if your first two words here are "Judgemental (sic) much?" There are plenty of other groups where that's welcome but not here. Other than that, post away.

A belated welcome to DU.

intaglio

(8,170 posts)

2. Try posting in main Religion or the Atheist forum

Reply to mykpart (Original post)

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 01:09 AM

Oct 2012

You might get a response that means something

mykpart

(3,879 posts)

3. I did post a question in main Religion.

Reply to intaglio (Reply #2)

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 10:53 PM

Oct 2012

That's where I got several snarky, snotty remarks. But useful to know that I can get snotty remarks here too.

rug

(82,333 posts)

4. No, you shouldn't get snotty remarks in here.

Reply to mykpart (Reply #3)

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 11:12 PM

Oct 2012

You shouldn't get them elsewhere but certainly not here.

That said, there are many antitheists = and some atheists too - who look for any opportunity to make a snide remark about religion and, often, those who believe in religion. To quote from Scripture, fuck 'em. At that point it's really not about religion at all. Personally, I don't mind rolling around in the dirt.

But here, as you know, it's a safe haven. If you are getting crap here, just let one of the hosts know.

rug

(82,333 posts)

5. If you're here simply to troll, you won't be long.

Reply to intaglio (Reply #2)

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 11:13 PM

Oct 2012

CBHagman

(16,984 posts)

7. I think it's possible to be as vehement one way as another...

Reply to mykpart (Original post)

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 11:21 PM

Oct 2012

...and as dysfunctional. Your original post touches on the fact that the two groups (i.e., the fiercely believing and the fiercely unbelieving) really do seem mirror images.

mykpart

(3,879 posts)

8. Thanks, rug.

Reply to mykpart (Original post)

Sun Oct 21, 2012, 01:28 AM

Oct 2012

I have been reading several posts in the atheists group and I think I understand them a little. The right wing Christians don't hold a monopoly on shoving their beliefs on others or of feeling superior to everyone else.

Pterodactyl

(1,687 posts)

9. I think the anonymity of an online forum makes them feel free to be more hateful...