WHY, why, WHY!!!!!!!!?

Question

Are people so incredibly rude when it comes to religion?

What makes the warring (not all) atheists and christians on this site think that they are SO MUCH SMARTER than the rest of the world, smart enough to act like uncivilized brutes?

Intellectuals debate and make converstation; idiots throw dirty insults and act stupid in the process

and just FYI to the ppl on this site who have attitude problems and love going on about how right they are and how stupid everyone else is, you have to kinda be SMART to be a smartass. just a little reminder.

I apologize if I seem rude. Intolerance tends to be frusterating when seen in grown adults.....

Answer 1

the forum allows people to cloak themselves in "anonymity", which lead to rants that would rarely be expressed face to face. i prefer not to "war" as a key attribute of my faith is humility. we are not to judge.

my apologies for going off once in awhile. better to show some restraint, and ignore idiotic threads.

Answer 2

I just asked a question on R & S yesterday and I thought people would be very rude. I was pleasently surprised that most people were very nice and informative. Even though I did not agree with some of the answers, for the most part, they were respectful and passionate in their responses. We do not need to agree to be nice toeach other. I think as humans we tend to see the only thorn in a beautiful rose. I try to focus my attention on the garden of roses that answer questions on R & S instead of those thorns.

Answer 3

It's very simple really, when you question a person's beliefs, you are forcing them to examine themselves honestly, and completely. Most people aren't comfortable in doing this, or in admitting that they might be mistaken, have been acting contrary to their stated beliefs.

When you start discussing faith, you step into subjects that quite often have no proof, are subject to interpretation, and often based on flawed, or corrupted ideaology. people who are rigid in belief, or certain of their rightness, will get angry, frustrated, and hostile when confronted by anyone who refuses to accept what they know to be true.

Most people, or least most people not experienced in debate, or intellectual discussion, will resort to insults, profanity, or impending divine retribution, when backed into a corner, or confronted with a point/question that they have no answer for, other than faith.

Keep in mind, that while such behaviour has no penalties attached, aside from looking foolish, immature, and boorish for an athiest. For any person claiming to follow the major western religions, you are also acting in opposition to the dictates of your alleged beliefs.

Answer 4

From what I have observed so far, most people seem to be answering questions just to get the points. So, smartass answers seem funny to them.
I really haven't read all that many truly well thought out responses. Some, but not many.
Besides some people like to "egg" on others, just to get a rise out of them.

Answer 5

In my opinion, many people don't realize that what they believe is an opinion rather than fact. Some people, especially men, will vehemently defend their positon, no matter how impossible it is. When they can't defend their position with undeniable fact and they see no other way to "win", they resort to being rude, as it makes them feel superior. By getting louder and ruder, it makes them think that their point is coming accross more clearly.

Answer 6

Even people who know how to be polite secretly wish they could express the witty insults that pop into their heads uncontrollably. I suppose the anonymity of this forum brings out the worst in some of us. We say things on here we'd probably never say to people in real life. It's a bit of an outlet.

Answer 7

Who cares? If your self worth is so tied up in what goes on here, you need some help. People say what they want to say, and a lot of people employ liberal doses of sarcasm, which many take as rudeness.
But really. Just lighten up. Nothing that happens here really matters that much.

Answer 8

I don't war, if you're perception is like that of me. I simply state my case as I believe it. People can take it or leave it as they please. I know I don't try to be insulting, but I know a lot of people perceive me as such. Dunno. I DO know that I generally don't debate many people without common frames of understanding at the root level of logic, since there's no point in continuing if there isn't. Also, this really isn't a debate forum, and therefore impossible to really do so.

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Answer 9

Religion as well as politics tends to bring out different emotions from people. As for myself I'm not trying to war with anybody. I simply ask and answer questions as politely as possible. Sometimes people get angry with me and they start verbally abusing me. Anyway to gain respect people must give respect.

Answer 10

I'm an Atheist who come on R&S to see what others are thinking.

The only time I really voice my opinion is when someone gives their opinion and I know for a fact it's not correct....otherwise I just like to read what everyone is saying.