Is religious tolerance from an atheist welcomed or not?

Question

I responded to a religionists question in the most tolerant way I knew possible and I was "punished" for it.

Observe:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ao.obUY_nUVUR6l1hNoXQ1bd7BR.?qid=20070213080425AABUUsW

Why is that?

Answer 1

I would think, not. Practicing "believers" do not seek "tolerance" they seek "forgiveness". Thing is, they don't seek either from you. Toleration requires acceptance or indifference to something that "irritates" you. If it is the fact that people believe in "a" God, or, "a" supreme being, and you feel that they are ignorant because of that fact, it is your perception that "tolerance" would be needed. They would not necessarily feel or care about your perception, or, the fact that you are "personally" tolerating their beliefs because they do not coincide with yours.
Personally, I would have to say that I fall into the "agnostic" category. I have a "spiritual" side, but, my beliefs are not that there is an "Almighy Being" who sees and created all, but rather, a belief that our existence is measured by our actions in life, not which "God" we dedicate our lives to. I do not dedicate my life to a "God". I live for my family, my wife and son more importantly above all else, myself and I try to do the "right thing" by others. I'm just kinda hangin' out, not out to hurt anyone or anything, and hope that what goes around comes around. It is my hope that my actions may take me to another level of existence, even though I don't believe in Heaven and Hell, in the religious sense of the words.
So, I have answered your question. I did take a look at some of your other questions, and it is obvious that you have a kinda "twisted" sense of humor. (which I personally like). Unfortunately, the R&S people probably aren't as forgiving as their God is. Take it easy, dude. But, don't expect too much tolerance, and I would think that unless you choose to dwell in another section of Yahoo! Answers, you will have to continue your toleration, unrequited.

Answer 2

Hey, what can you say. Your reputation proceeds you.
Asking about to which God to pray was taken as sarcasm.
To most of the people here, there is only one God.
Also, the question was open.. any God would do.

Most Christians here do not have hatred of you or your (un)belief.
It's that many atheists on here bash believers and their beliefs. Some even have an attitude and act like NickJackson (above, what a shame). I was wondering, is he one of you?

The main thing that we see as wicked or evil (check the definition) is the attempts to keep other people away from God and religion(s). You do have the right to your opinion and to state it here. When it becomes this agenda though, you are causing harm to those people who may need it. Not that you'll agree with or will quit doing this, but you asked.

Answer 3

I had an answer deleted from last nigh. All I said was for the person to live stress free. Be happy. Not worry about if god is watching all the time.
Christians (not all) generally don't like atheists. If there is a nice atheist, they will try to provoke them to make atheists look bad. This makes them look correct in not liking atheists. Eliminating the competition by demonizing us. Less people take the logical choice when the logical people are made to look like puppy eaters. They just want something to complain about.

Answer 4

Muslims look the main illiberal; their holy books tells them they'd desire to transform, kill, or enslave all infidels. yet frequently it is basically that folk often lack tolerance for people who're diverse. It does not have lots to do with the thought equipment itself, via fact the folk who stick to that concept equipment. some concept systems are going to allure to greater illiberal persons, like Church of Christ, which teaches that each and each physique different denominations of Christianity are going to Hell, yet even there you will get a mixture. And confident, we would desire to constantly attempt for religious tolerance. The minute we start up portray all and sundry of a definite faith with the comparable brush is the minute we offer up being open-minded to something they'd desire to declare. And as quickly as we close our minds to new ideas, we close ourselves off from progression.

Answer 5

Referring to the question you posted back to, I really feel that sort of question is a violation of community guidelines. Prayer requests are solicitations for a service from someone, not a real question seeking an answer. She is lucky I don't report her as "Not a question or an answer." there are better places for them to make such requests such as Christian support sites or within their own church communities.

They punish you because they think they own R&S and your tolerant question about who they would like you to pray to brough out their intolerance for alternative viewpoints.

Answer 6

Sure it is, but why answer the question if your not going to be serious?

I think you asked for it, so as tolerant as you may be don't post in threads about God unless you inted to be serious, otherwise put on the flame suit.

Answer 7

It looks like a good answer to me. I gave you a thumbs up.

Answer 8

you were done wrong dude - wrong i tell you - the fundies hate you -they hate what you are, they hate your face, they hate your momma, they hate your daddy, heck, they even hate the air you breathe - why? why does the religion whack job do what they do? who knows?

just look at that idiot BigPappaP whatever his stupid name is - just couldn't resist suggesting you're going to hell - can you believe that crap?

Answer 9

Go kill yourself, jackass!!