Would you agree these statements are arrogant?

Question

Arrogance, definition - "Marked by or arising from a feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others."

Statements in question -

"Politeness counts you know,even if you are spiritually and nearly physically dead."

"You can't see the forest for the trees."

"I guess somebody has to be atheist,I'm glad it's you."

"As for you, you reek of hopelessness in everything you say.Sad .Very sad."

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Answer 1

I really hate this, you know? I mean, I don't go out of my way to personally attack someone, and this schmuck insulted all of us for no reason. Then again, he is a "holier than thou", so I suppose being a good girl, I should try to be more understanding.



Oh, to "hell" with him! Everything he accused us of, he did himself! What a jerk!

Answer 2

I'd say the first is a little close minded. It's arrogant and rude if used around someone is that situation.

The second only means that your focusing to much on the details to see the big picture (which you may be looking for). Completely innocent, and maybe innovative, alone. It really depends on the context it's used in.

The third phrase is kinda derogatory and should never be used in a religious conversation. What it could really be saying is that someone has to be neutral and free of prejudice, at least of that kind.

The fourth is incredibly rude, arrogant and, well, sad. It was probably said by someone who wasn't thinking about the long term repercussions and just wanted to get someone out of their face.

In the case of the person who said this, it looks like they weren't ready to accept other differences and instead of learning to do that they tried to change other people. Sadly, it's an arrogant way of looking at it.

Please note that these are my opinions on the phrases alone and not the person or his point. It's not really good form to ask questions like this about another person.

Answer 3

Yes, most of those are arrogant. And though, it may come across as arrogant, sometimes the "you can't see the forest for the trees" is true. But the others aren't only just arrogant, but show a great lack of compassion. Nothing to learn from people like that except how NOT to act.

Answer 4

I think he was more frustrated than anything else.

1.We all should be polite, but sometimes it's hard. Generally it's atheists making the rude comments to christians, though occasionally it's the other way around.

2.To a christians, it does seem as though atheists are blinded by too much evidence, as it's everywhere.

3.You're probably glad that you're the atheist too.

4.Whatever greatness you may accomplish, this life is a vapor in the hot sun compared to eternity, so atheism = hopelessness.

Answer 5

Yes, very much so. Not to mention the fact that they are riddled with logical fallacies...

- Atmadeepo Bhava -

Answer 6

Arrogant AND hypocritical.

Answer 7

You have to be prepared when sticking your neck out that your head might just get chopped off!

Answer 8

I would classify them as judgmental ignorance.

Sounds alot like the responses I get! ; )

Answer 9

they are rude...how can you witness to someone if you cant beloving...being stearn and bold is one thing...but christ said to lovingly give the word and if it were not accepted to leave and shake the dirt from your feet

Answer 10

I would classify them as "frustration" rather than arrogance.