2007-02-01 23:48:18 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are so right. Although I believe that there are some athiests that silently have their belief and don't bash- it sure seems that they bash because they are afraid to face the truth and admit that God does indeed exist.
2007-02-01 23:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by lifesajoy 5 · 1⤊ 7⤋
What gives you the right to decide what I respect, what I believe in, or how I live my life? I'm no more or less rude than anyone else, and certainly less than you're being right now. It's the height of rudeness to make assumptions about an entire group of people based on what you see on an anonymous message board service. If you see us as being rude, it's most likely retaliatory. I call it like I see it out in the real world, and I'm going to do the same here. I have experience of so called christians out here in RL, and they all do what you have just done - assumed I have no respect, no moral code, because I don't share their delusion. You don't seem to understand that it takes more strength to stand on what you believe and take personal responsibility than to give your life to some mythical story. Tell you what - maybe we might consider toning down the "rudeness" if you all would stop doing to us what you accuse us of all the time.
2007-02-01 23:59:28 · answer #2 · answered by ReeRee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Haven't meet many atheists but the ones I have were not rude, they did have such a thing as common courtesy.
No religion can determine common courtesy to other human beings. Though Many will use their religious ideals to be rude, cruel, even violent and criminal.
Not all jusst some.
Labels don't determine a persons behavior that is an individual choice.
2007-02-01 23:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by nowment 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion didn't invent morality. In fact, it is a poor guide for morality.
I am an atheist. I have a family that I love, a country I enjoy living in, and am part of the human race. I have compassion for others, as do all humans. That group bonding thing is instinctual.
I do have deep respect for beliefs that deserve respect. The belief in God isn't one of them. That belief has no reason to be respected. I have many obligations. I have a code, but it is a personal code and would take too long to list it here. And atheists rarely bash. They tend to be good-hearted people. I realize that challenging your religious beliefs may seem like bashing, but really we're trying to educate. We think it is sad that you settle for such pat answers and are encouraged to be so apathetic about the world.
2007-02-01 23:49:45 · answer #4 · answered by nondescript 7 · 14⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the man above (the asker) but what i dont agree with is dis-respect... unless of ocurse someone has shown disrespect towards me...
Like the two Christians who stood on my doorstep this morning, chatting happily away to me, and not once did they even ASK me what my belief is... all they did was preach. They saw my son standing in the hall and started talking to him about Jesus Christ, that was the last straw... they lost my respect.
2007-02-01 23:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that religion and manners aren't necessarily tied together. Manners usually come about in association with a group's traditions, etc. Handshakes, not interrupting others, lending a hand to others, opening doors for women are all signs of manners or local customs - not necessarily religious beliefs.
I doubt anyone offers good manners, etc because of anticipated rewards in the after-life.
God bless :)
2007-02-01 23:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
athiests shouldnt be rude because its just not nice. respect our beliefs we respect yuors. yea we try to start a conversation....well, you can to. yes we convert people...you can too.
but so you know, christians dont have to live by a code. we choose to. and its not a code. its just a way of happier living.
i used to be athiest.....i ahted it. i had a hole in my heart. i was lonely and depressed.
im a full-on christian now. devotionals. church 4 days a week. im on the tech team and doing something i love. i have friends who actually care. becoming christian was the best thing in my entire life. im no longer strangely depressed. its so wonderful. and for some reason...odd miracles keep happening in my life.
2007-02-02 00:15:48 · answer #7 · answered by amberlynn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do i have to believe in god to be a respectful and nice person? I'll have you know that I work in a police department and help people every single day and everyone who meets me thinks i'm one of the sweetest people they've ever seen. Just because we have no belief in god doesn't mean we have no belief in morality and honor.
2007-02-01 23:51:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Being rude will not do either you or the recipient any good. Neither of you are likely to learn very much. Converse in a civil manner and you will learn a lot more.
2007-02-01 23:51:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does morality and being nice to people have to do with religion? I certainly don't see those behaviors in the majority of the people who define themselves as Xian.
2007-02-01 23:52:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 19:23:28 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋