Ignorant kids...?

Question

In your opinion how should i deal with the majority of these kids that i go to school with ? ... im in the 11th grade and just feel like hitting somebody, everyday i go to school and listin to these kids condemn me to a hell because they ease drop on a convo im having with another person and they hear me drop the "I don't believe in god" ?... seriously i pity these kids some times because religion was most likely forced upon them by their parents or another peer. I was baptised catholic, but since the 7th grade ive considered myself agnostic. probably because i was never forced to go to church. I guess my question is what would you guys do... i mean they do plenty of other things to piss me off but religion is something that really gets me. im sure many of you have been or are in the same situation. Just curious as to how you all dealt with it. *Its almost an everyday thing, and thats the only reason i would bother making a question about it*

Answer 1

If they physically attack you beat the ^&( out of them. Other than that you have to realize they are mentally sick and nothing they say or otherwise do has any reflection on you but it is part of their mental sickness. No need wasting emotions on them by pitting them or feeling sorry for them. You have to remove yourself emotionally from them. Every time one of them says something you are describing you think "It is unfortunate that he/ she is so sick. They would have a better life if they get therapy but that's not my job. My job is to enjoy my life and to care for myself not them. After all I am not a therapist."

Answer 2

My brother has fun with this one. He learned from my frustration and followed beautifully in my footsteps.

He'd take statements like that, and "innocently" ask them about their beliefs. Of course, the high and mightly religious zealot to be will answer. But those faiths have very obvious flaws, and the kids haven't been properly prepared for those questions.

So, ask them the questions. Either as an innocent curiosity, or as an attack. With some research into the subject (www.skepticsannotatedbible.com is a great resource), you'll be able to completely pwn them.

My brother gets a power thrill from it **chuckles** Not right, perhaps, but it IS fun. It's not even challenging for him anymore. He's literally got all the false prophesies of JW, LDS, and Christians memorized, dozens of conflicting scriptures, etc. You don't have to go that far, but you can turn the nusuiance into a ton of fun. And since they started it, it's all on them.

Quickly, they'll stop bugging you. And some may join you.

Answer 3

Firstly are you talking about your own or someone else's? If they are yours take each one aside & explain that being ignorant is very rude & disrespectful especially when it's directed at you as their parent.Tell them that there are rules in your house about manners and they aren't using theirs at the moment & if the situation doesn't change right now there will be consequences each time they are ignorant until they learn better manners. If it's other people's kids then let them know you don't like they way they are behaving & you will be telling their Parents.

Answer 4

Just because you chose the agnostic route, doesn't mean that all "religious" kids had it forced down their throats by their parents. By the time kids are your age, they believe or don't out of their own volition.

Now, that doesn't mean that they're always able to express their belief (yet) in a tactful way (honestly, I don't see your question showing a whole lot of tact either), but that doesn't mean that they're brainwashed. It means that they, like you, are kids. Older kids, yes, but still kids.

Maybe, instead of pitying and reviling them, you could try to understand why they think the way they do. If you want them to respect you and your choices, you could try doing the same for them. In the adult world, that's how it works - if you want respect, you start by respecting others.

Answer 5

I've discovered that religion and politics are two subjects that you should avoid talking to most people about. Some people are capable of having thought provoking discussions and debates about these topics, but most people just get defensive and angry. Personally, I love discussing philosophical and religious matters, but in my experience most people don't like to think about such things or question the roots of their beliefs. I'd just change the subject and find something else to talk about for a while. You'll find that its not just kids who are ignorant in this world. Still, I'd like to think that most people have good hearts.

Answer 6

Hmm that's weird... I'm a junior too, but I go to school in California, and nobody really cares what religion you are here. We're sort of "it's all cool".

If you're looking for advice on how to respond to these poor kids... I can't say I know from experience what to do, but I would imagine that if you make it clear to them how bigoted they sound they might fall into place. They need to respect what you believe, and if you must confront them about their level of tolerance, then do so.

Answer 7

Why are you talking about god to other idiot kids anyway? You need to learn not to do that now. Its no ones business but your own.

As for these idiots... I got teased so bad when I was growing up that if I'd had a gun I'd have probably gone on a shooting rampage because I wanted to die with how badly I was treated.

Just a word of advice... you don't have long left. It will be over soon and these kinds of things don't really matter when you grow up. Because you learn not to let them matter any more.

As long as you keep reacting to them, they will continue it because they're getting a reaction.

I wish I had realized that when I was a teenager. Things would have been alot easier if I wasn't so sensitive. Now that I'm grown up, I've become alot less sensitive.

Answer 8

Everyone has to learn that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, even when it comes to religion. People who believe in a religion have the right to do so the same as those who don't want to believe. No-one has the right right to invade someone else's mind or thoughts in these matters.

Answer 9

The problem with your situation is revealing your position. I became an atheist when I was 12 but I didn't tell anyone til I was 17. I just knew at that early age that no one would get it and I would be made fun of. Because I understood this and kept it to myself, I didn't have any problems in the religion department. I'm about to turn 26 and I voice my opinion about religion regularly.

Answer 10

Praise the Lord there are kids that believe in God!!!
How do you know their religion was forced upon them??!! It sounds like they have made the decision to believe. I wasn't raised in a Christian home. Being a Christian is something I choose to be.