Why in the HELL do people think they have the right...?

Question

...to question other people's religion. I mean, you always see questions on here that are really meant to degrade someone because they believe in this or that... Who do they think they are? Maybe their parents were too busy beating atheism into their heads to teach them common decency, or manners?!?!? What do you think?

BTW: Atheism is NOT a religion.

How so ana...

I have said nothing derogatory toward any religion or person. Atheism is not a religion. Could you point me to the nearest Antheis church, i think not.

Answer 1

I think its come to be expected nowadays, the days of decency are dead.

Answer 2

wow... you seem to be of the thought that only atheists raise atheists.

I went to church from the first sunday of my life until I was 21, barely missing a sunday. I went to all types of churches because my family is non-denominational, and once I looked back at all the kooks I had been around and did some digging of my own in a bible I realized it was a bunch of bull...

I have the right to question the christian religion because I came from that religion and would like others opinions on what I have studied and come across and if you are too close minded to answer honestly and whole heartedly then I would rather you just skip my questions..

that and if it hurts you so much to have people question your religion and you are a christian then maybe you should read the part about putting on the armor of God a few more times so our words don't pierce your heart.

Answer 3

As far as I'm concerned, as an Agnostic, religion is a specific choice made by a specific person. Not everyone agrees but that's the way it should be. Religion should be an individual choice and belief and none of that should interfere with what others believe.

This is not to say that discussion and debate are bad. That's how people learn, but most people who have nothing noteworthy to add to a conversation end up making fun of or degrading what they do not know. Its easiest just to let these people spout on as they will eventually wear themselves out and fall asleep. Then the adults can talk while the kiddies sleep. Thanks and have a nice day.

Answer 4

I find it funny that you chose to single out atheists. Being an atheist, I have no problem admitting that there are people that do what you have mentioned, and I do agree that it is not right. At the same time though I wish that you could also acknowledge the religious people that just sit on here and bash atheism. I can't really go a day without being judged or told that I am a horrible person based solely on the fact that I identify myself as an atheist. It goes both ways my friend, so maybe while your at it you can dump on the religious people that do the same.

Answer 5

1. My parents raised me in the Christian church, and took me there every Sunday.

>> meant to degrade someone because they believe in this or that
2. If someone believed that the sun revolved around the Earth, would you stop and correct them, or just let them keep on going with their false belief? What happens if that person starts to threaten you with eternal damnation if you don't start believing the sun goes around the Earth - do you correct them then?

3. Religion is not immune from criticism. Nor should it be. It is a philosophy that deserves to be examined - just like any other philosophy or political idea. If you can't adequately defend your belief system, maybe that should be a good indication that it's not a tenable belief system.

Common decency and manners would imply that you should let other people live their lives they want to live them - rather than telling them the immorality of their sexual preferences, why their belief is not the 'truth, way, and life' to personal fulfillment, and why they're going to be eternally tortured for their difference of opinion. So, who's being the impolite one?

Answer 6

Whoa, your implying that atheism is the root of degrading other peoples cultures and tradition. The fact is that it has been historically Christians who have been degrading other peoples of the world. They even set up a human zoo to show "white people" the backward and retarded nature of minorities. Now thats degrading!!!!!!!! The so-called primitive religions were justification for Christian Imperialism which in a global view exploited many peoples and converted them to Christianity(supposedly the peaceful religion). Wheres the common decency or manners there? Your dogmatic!

Answer 7

One can certainly question, and even criticize, another person's religion without being rude. One can even criticize one's own tradition. No system is so perfect that it cannot be improved, and criticism can be very valuable in pointing out flaws and weaknesses.

You're wrong to imply that only atheists ask rude questions. To believe that, you would have to deliberately turn a blind eye to all of the questions, including your own, that disparage atheists.

Answer 8

People do not have the right to question other people's religions in an agressive way (ie like you are doing now) BUT they have the right to give their opinions in a kindly manner.

Answer 9

Well just ignore people like that then. No point in getting upset over it. People have the rights to question what they want, and that's how you learn. Sounds like somebody has hit a home truth with you or something.

Answer 10

people do have the right to question other peoples religion, it's rude but people have that right.
and even though atheism is not a religion it is a belief and you are insulting their parenting skills, i'm not saying that you don't have that right, i'm just calling you a hypocrite.

Answer 11

Hmm most of the parents pushing beliefs onto their children tend to be religious rather than athiest. Atheists generally let their children form their own opinions...