Like alot of atheists i had a religious upbringing. I have had no contact from my family for 14 years. My eldest son is 20 now.What drives religious people to such behavior?
2007-11-11 22:17:36 · 8 answers · asked by CreativeMusicArtist 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Cjunk: I didnt deserve to be pushed away i simply am not one of the flock and having children myself i could never desert them.
2007-11-11 23:24:50 · update #1
That's horrifying. Poor you.
The more deeply religious, the more violently the reaction to atheism, it appears. I guess that the very notion that someone thinks your most cherished fantasies are just delusions is deeply threatening to them, and they want to punish the person responsible.
It's probably no comfort, but they have already demonised you to the point where no communication would be possible. You're the lucky survivor.
CD
2007-11-11 22:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by Super Atheist 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's Harsh! But unfortunately it happens a lot. Especially in the really strict religions. It doesn't really make sense though does it, when you think that religion is supposedly about enlightenment and love and forgiveness. You would think that the more religious you are the stronger these traits are but it seems to be the opposite. I think it may be because the major religions base their teachings very dogmatic principles and in a persons struggles to adapt to these principles all the basic elements of human nature such as the ones i have listed above dont get nurtured enough.
Its kinda like when people get caught up in their day to day activities such as work, money, problems etc. we sometimes lose focus on what's important in our lives, like our children and our families and ourselves. Religion is the same. I have nothing against religion but i have a big problem with people misconstruing its teachings to hurt others.
2007-11-12 06:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are the atheist then you were labeled and categorized before you were born, as the most vile of all people. If you were brought up religous you should know this somewhat already.
I think that religous people that behave like this most often SINCERELY believe you are not to be trusted. they may have the opinion that 'atheism' leads evil... or it maybe because you deserve to be pushed away, and it may have nothing to do with your stance on religion all together. I dont know
2007-11-12 07:00:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Superstition, indoctrination, meanness, poor education, poorly developed empathic response mechanism etc.
Some religous cultures will kill you for the same thing.
2007-11-12 06:45:33 · answer #4 · answered by Bajingo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ignorance and stupidity. They are the underlying virtues needed for accepting religion
2007-11-12 06:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
religion drives people their belief that any one else is not good enough, i also banished myself when left and went to country contact your family one at time give them a chance to be there for you remind them of forgiveness is a christian quality
2007-11-12 06:21:53 · answer #6 · answered by bilbobagsend 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's very weird. Must be insecurity.
2007-11-12 06:21:10 · answer #7 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
god's love.
2007-11-12 06:20:20 · answer #8 · answered by eelai000 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋