Christians (and atheists): What words would you use to describe the following?

Question

Belief in the flying spaghetti monster.
Belief that Zeus is the one true god.
Belief that we are the remnants of alien spirits
Belief that the Lord of the Rings is a true story

What kinds of words would you use to describe people that believe these things?
1. unintelligent
2. stupid
3. delusional
4. mentally handicapped
5. illogical
6. irrational
7. dumb

If you feel that most or any of these words can be used to describe people with these beliefs, then you can understand how atheist's view christianity and the other larger religions. And why we associate these words with the people that believe these things.

If you are secure in your faith then maybe you should not take offense to other's opinions about your beliefs.
Or maybe your sensitivity is a result of you knowing deep down your beliefs are similar to those listed above.

Answer 1

Silly, silly, silly, silly. I'd have to go with 3. The FSM is a sarcastic answer to religion being integrated into secular matters, not an actual belief, but you already knew that.

As for the sensitivity, you may be onto something, but they'll never admit it. It's against their religion to do so.

Answer 2

excellent point.

as to the first part I just think they are all silly.

And as to what words I use to describe those people--
none of the above--just different.

It is perfectly ok to me if you really truly believe in the FSM just as it is ok to me if you seriously believe in horoscopes. I just find each to be more of an amusement.

However I would use those words to describe someone who not only believed Zeus was the one true god, and in the true story of LOTR--IF they decided that Zeus/FSM told them to spend their entire life shoving it in my face. It doesnt bother me at all if you live your life by The Spaghetti Doctrine, but don't try to convince the rest of us that you know some important secret, and will be eternally blessed with spaghetti. Then I'd have a problem with it. I dont care if they believe in silly things--but when they believe such nonsense as their FSM god will eternally punish me if I dont eat spaghetti each week for the rest of my life--then yeah, words like delusional, illogical and irrational come to mind.

Answer 3

To me, all of these beliefs have the same likelihood of being true. However, I don't think anyone is accurately described with your adjectives, excet perhaps illogical and irrational, regardless of what they truly believe. I believe there is no god; others believe there is a god. No need to attack people, even if they have attacked you in the past. Let it go, move on, and live your life as best as you know how. Good luck.

Answer 4

I am not offended by anyone's lack of understanding regarding my personal beliefs, in fact I understand very well where they are coming from. The problem is that the atheist's point of view is purely from an intellectual standpoint while the Christian uses both an intellectual standpoint and an experiential standpoint. I am a Christian because I have felt God, physically tangible. I have no doubts He exists because I know Him, I have spoken to Him, and He has answered. This is why I cannot be swayed and you cannot relate.
My conversion experience changed who I was inside, it changed how I acted on the outside, it affected decisions and thoughts. My life is on a very different path and I am grateful. Atheists ask for a proof that cannot be given until you believe on faith, a conundrum to be sure but that is the situation.

Answer 5

None of the above except for Lord of the Rings. That is 2. The others are plausible.

Answer 6

my words to describe:
1. flying spaghetti monster - strange
2. Zues - freedom of religion (found an article recently about a group reviving that religion)
3. remnants - interesting perception
4. LOTR - eh? then I want to meet a blonde elf...XD

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I always knew how atheists view Christianity, I don't really care either, religion is personable, and I'm sorry but the only person to understand that is the person themselves.



But no matter what you say the d*mn flying spaghetti monster is real and it'll eat you if you don't repent.

Answer 9

I'm a devoted Christian and I am not offended that atheists and others who do not believe as I do attack me- The cross is foolishness to those that are perishing- Christians cannot expect those who do not know Jesus to act or think like those that do- And I truly am sorry that so many that profess to be Christians are not very good representatives of Christ- As for me, I am not swayed- God has done TOO much in my life for me to reject Him and I will gladly seem foolish for His sake- Afterall, He was mocked, spit upon, and made fun of for me!!!!

Answer 10

:-O

:~( The lord of the rings is not a true story?


You've shattered my entire belief system! What will you tell me next? Santa clause is a fake too? Huh! Unbelievable!