I remember singing these words at primary and middle school in the sweet seventies.
I have always been surrounded my media and people telling me to respect others, treat all as equals, do unto others... etc.
And I believe it! Call it brainswashing, I really believe it. This must stem from a stolid Christian-based society and whipping as I child. But only up to a certain point...
Now back to basics, so my question is
"Why can't the Christians leave us poor atheists alone?"
I don't want other peoples views thrust at me. I am very happy and content not believing in a deity.
Answer the question - why can't they just talk to each other and respect other creeds? Mine is atheism and I don't want to hear their clap-trap.
2006-08-22 12:06:00 · 10 answers · asked by David R 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Cockeyed Shot is writing like some 16th C nonce - take that!
2006-08-22 12:29:20 · update #1
Call me what you will... but I look at the world at what we need is stability.
I cannot associate stability with believers like yourselves. You report to someone not of this world but inside your heads and therefore you will not focus on what is needed in the world first but taint is with your belief.
2006-08-22 12:33:34 · update #2
It is your right to believe whatever and you are not forced to go to the religious category.
It is your right to choose which questions you answer.
What is the problem?
2006-08-22 12:14:18 · answer #1 · answered by ***** 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I like to answer 'some' questions posed by atheist because they are genuine questions not attacks on christians, I also like to answer some, because it has nothing to do with their belief system it has to do with their line of questioning or the way they ask. Such as if an Atheist starts out with "All you Christians..." that's who they want to answer them.
Personally I don't 'thrust' my beliefs down anyones throat, not even my childrens throats. If I'm attacked, I'm not all that good at turning the other cheek always, sometimes I just gotta fight back.
I think you are entitled to believe what you want to, and hope you allow me the same respect.
2006-08-22 19:14:40 · answer #2 · answered by arvecar 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I too am an Atheist & I believe in live and let live. One of my good friends is a deacon in the local church, he respects my views and I respect his comittment. Too much emphasis is put on personal belief systems, there is a lot more to worry about in this day and age and it is time to recognize our similarities rather than our differences.
2006-08-22 19:14:30 · answer #3 · answered by amglo1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your opinion is yours and should be respected. But at the same time you have got to respect the right of others to hold theirs. Non- interference is a great concept. As long as your happy with yourself and carry no guilt it's the other persons problem. Just be you.
2006-08-22 19:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by bob kerr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It always amazes me, the number of Christians trying to covert me. It's almost like they're trying to buy there way into Heaven by saving me. They should have Christian Clubcards. Save ten and get a free DVD rental from Blockbuster.
I've never, and nor have any of my Atheist friends and family, tried to convert a Christian to our way. They'll never admit they've been wrong all those years, and besides, I love hearing them argue that Darwin was wrong.
It's the kids in Creationists' Schools that I feel sorry for, they're almost Quakers.
2006-08-23 08:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by SilentRunning 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bumping atheists around like a cue ball on pool table is fun!
Just kidding. Believe whilst thou wants.
2006-08-22 19:09:56 · answer #6 · answered by Sick Puppy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I respect your right to choose what and who you believe in. But people seem not to respect my choice of following Jesus. Have you read the comments - brainwashed- a crutch, etc.
2006-08-22 19:08:00 · answer #7 · answered by IN Atlanta 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you knew the brakes on your friends car did not work, would you tell him or would you mind your own business?
I mean, he is entitled to believe that his brakes work, isn't he? It's his car, what business is it of anyone elses to tell him he must get them fixed?
Perhaps he likes having non-functioning brakes. Perhaps he thinks that is how it should be. He may be totally opposed to having brakes in a car. It is his choice, after all. Perhaps we should respect that and not tell him.
2006-08-23 02:04:06 · answer #8 · answered by waycyber 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have your beliefs, or lack thereof (not believing, that is), and they have their's. One of their beliefs is that they need to educate everyone else about their beliefs and save them from their own lack of understanding.
Be gracious, smile and tell them "thanks but no thanks" and move on. No need to get uptight.
2006-08-22 19:09:55 · answer #9 · answered by Jerry L 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Methink he doth protest too much...
being in "Religion & Spirituality" and all...
2006-08-22 19:09:22 · answer #10 · answered by terraform_mars 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋