Reply #2: Pardon my language, but I almost f**king lost it today.

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These were some of my thoughts (a couple of which the good Reverend Cheesehead has already expressed):

Can you imagine how the shit would hit the fan if almost every thread in this forum was yet another non-Christian-bashing thread?

Is it not a fairly well-accepted theory that those who feel the need to constantly bash/make fun of/generally insult someone who is different or who has different beliefs must have pretty deep insecurity issues?

How do these bashers reconcile their refusal to respect those with different beliefs with their so-called "progressive" or "liberal" views?

Who would you rather spend time with -- people who like to belittle and ridicule others, or people with a gentle, loving nature who like open and rational discourse?

How can we square "Hey we'd like more people in the Democratic party, want to come join us?" with "Oh by the way, I think you're a complete dipshit and I reserve the right to make fun of you if you do join?"

Most Christians are not fundie nutcases, just as most atheists are not losers who have nothing better to do than post juvenile insults on message boards. Most of us live simply without proselytizing -- we're just trying to live a good life so that when others ask "how do you do it?' we're able to share a little bit about the big guy who helps us along.

Do they hate all religious people? Or is it just Christians? more specifically, is it just American Christians? For some reason, I get the feeling that they don't have the same hatred toward Buddhists or maybe Iraqi Christians, for example.


And I'm still confused as to why it's OK to make fun of Christians for not believing in science (e.g. evolution, etc.) yet it's perfectly OK to completely reject science when it comes to things like the benefits of some vaccines, the dangers of eating raw meat, the healing powers of crystals, I could go on. You either believe in science or you don't -- pick one, for f**k's sake. (And for the record, I'm all about science. I just happen to believe that God's had a hand in things for billions of years or so. I don't take the seven day timeline at face value.)

And if you're so much better/smarter than me just because I believe in a higher power, whatever -- I'd rather be inferior than be a closed-minded asshole any day. (And another thing for the record -- you're probably not smarter than me, because most people aren't. I'm just sparing you the full fury of my powers.)

I posted one reply today to an obvious flame-bait. I just wanted to ask why people had to be divisive at a time when we really all needed to be more understanding. Of course I got immediately slammed for being an idiot for even thinking that any religious person was worthy of understanding. My simple reply was "You're too mature and smart for me, I give up." I'm all about turning the other cheek and everything :smile:

Plus, I got time for lots of stuff, but I ain't never got time for stoopid.

:rant:

Anyway, thank you for listening. I just read it over and over almost every day, and for the most part it doesn't bother me. I have always been super-secure in my beliefs and in who I am. But sometimes I feel like a good bitch fest. This was one of those times. I hope what I wrote made any sense -- I've been writing all day and it's one of those burn out times!