2007-01-11 01:28:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are undeniable similarties.
For example, Christians love to berate both groups to no end. Many Christians enjoy using terms like "queer" and "atheist" as slurs, but balk when you *dare* to challenge their beliefs. They like to self-impose "persecution" to give them a sense of purpose. Pain makes people feel alive.
However, I've not yet heard of a proposed ban on atheist marraige. Yet.
2007-01-11 01:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i might say probable gay. Being an atheist or religous is purely an opinion you carry. of course it ought to alter. Plus, it is normally something you come to the tip of as an grownup after plenty thought. Being gay isn't a end yet purely who you're. you should be gay and a virgin, like a gay new child. as an occasion my ultimate pals spouse has a gay brother. whilst he replaced into 9 years previous all of us knew he may well be gay yet that's purely who he's. it isn't the sexual act that makes you gay. that's greater like the effect of being gay. i'm a heterosexual and prefer others constantly have been notwithstanding it replaced into on no account uncertain whilst i replaced right into a virgin ( a protracted time in the past recommendations you ;)). of direction this surely relies upon on who you're popping out too. some persons are greater receptive to issues than others.
2016-10-07 00:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another similiarity: people generally believe that you aren't [fill in the blank] until you say you are, but there are some telling signs.
Some of the responses bring up another question. I wonder which group would take more offense at being compared to the other. Both carry a heavy stigma in the States, so either side could reasonably be expected to take offense.
2007-01-11 01:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by Phil 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very similar in a lot of ways. People that were brought up by their parents to beleive a certain way and then you tell them that no only do you not want to follow their religion but you don't believe it at all. Although some atheists never believed at all so its not the case for everyone.
2007-01-11 01:35:17 · answer #4 · answered by Laura 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, but then what is the problem with being gay? I mean I have worked with gays, and some of them are as skilled and talented as normal humans. As long as they don't hit out at you or yours, I think I this day and age, sexual or religious inclination or disinclination should not matter, all that should matter are skills and the ability, the desire to work.
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2007-01-12 01:47:44 · answer #5 · answered by Starreply 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not gay but I expect it would be similar. I don't think an atheist is seen by Christians as being as bad as a homosexual though oddly enough.
You have the disbelief and disapproval when you tell them, they try to convert you, make you feel bad, guilt you, etc.
2007-01-11 10:05:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK it's like saying you're the same as 90% of the population. Saying you're a Christian will get you some funny looks though.
2007-01-11 01:38:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Possibly in the deep south of the USA, everywhere else it really isn't a big deal, in the UK its the default position.
2007-01-11 01:39:24 · answer #8 · answered by fourmorebeers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very much the same. I still haven't "come out" to my parents. Just siblings, a few cousins, amd most of my friends...who btw happen to be mostly christian.
2007-01-11 01:41:20 · answer #9 · answered by Stormilutionist Chasealogist 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most gays I've meet are intelligent so they might not like being compared to atheist.
2007-01-11 01:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋