Atheists,what do you think?

Question

Question: Do you think religious/delusional people should be made fun of at every opportunity?
I do.
Shame is a powerful tool. Ask any psychologist.
I think, every single chance we get, we should make fun of them mercilessly for being the stupid and ridiculous sheep that they are. I think we should point out every flaw in their stupid stories and books. I think we should never let up on them. They should continuously be told how ridiculous their beliefs are. We should take every opportunity to interject a little reality into their existence. We need to take back our planet. Let's make them the minority.
I look forward to a day when people who profess a belief in an imaginary deity are looked at like the village idiot who runs around town shouting that the world is flat.
I'll say again what I keep repeating here: Ignorance and fear will NOT survive intelligence and truth...

If they would stop trying to teach that crap to my kids in school, making laws in my country based on their religious delusions, allow medical research that helps people or saves millions of lives, stop killing people all over the world because their imaginary deity commands it, stop blowing people up, and flying planes into buildings, I would stop trying to change their minds and stop making fun of them.
But they won't.
They must be stopped.
If I have to hurt someone's feelings along the way, I think it's a small price to pay. I'll make fun of them and anything else I have to do.
Why is it that some of you simply cannot see the damage done by religious/delusional thought?

Answer 1

Yes. It's a tactic that theists use all the time. Intimidation, ridicule, and threats. Look how many of them trot out that "The fiool hath said in his heart 'there is no God'" line every chance they get. The Bible is full of name-calling and threats, it's a pretty ugly book and it has contributed to a subservient yet judgemental mindset. I see no reason not to communicate with them in a language that they can understand. They go around every day believing that other people are going to suffer eternal torment when they die, and *they're ok with that*. They even seem to get their jollies from the idea. I have no desire to make their lives easier, no sympathy for them whatsoever. I don't have to be a hypocrite. I don't have to preach love and forgiveness while believing that others are damned to Hell. I'm an atheist, and I get to be honest with myself and others, and I am being honest when I say that I don't respect their beliefs, because they are not respectable, and that which is ridiculous deserves to be ridiculed.

Answer 2

Interesting tactics, but I reserve mockery for those I believe have earned it. There are some nice Christians on R&S, and I don't see a point in mocking them or trying to convince them to abandon their beliefs. I have no problem with Christians who don't have a problem with atheists.

Although I like to poke fun at some of the specific beliefs now and again...I mean c'mon, Joshua stopping the sun and the moon for a full day? That's so problematic, I don't know where to begin.

Answer 3

Having something to believe, is a need that is the most natural to all humans.

It gives us a set of rules to grow by , when we are young, a goal to strive for, when we need a vision, a place to go, when the time comes and most importantly, a way to look at ourselves and others and appreciate our differences, as well as what we have in common, even people that are as militant and clueless, as you seem to be !

A person that believes in something, that seems strange or weird, means he has more patience and dedication.

A person of religion should be looked up to, because their accomplishments will last longer and may be of more importance, than what you think, should be done!

Your parents should ban you from the Internet!

Go Figure!

Answer 4

Hello Satan!

I believe that "God" is the natural universe and is not supernatural. Are you going to make fun of me for that? My "religious beliefs" are that you should be nice to people because its the right thing to do.

I do know what you mean, but some people NEED religion in their lives to keep from drinking themselves to death, etc. I don't make fun of them, but I don't back down if they ask me what I think - then I tell them the truth and if they get it that's fine and if they don't I just move on - no sense in trying to confuse somebody with facts if they've already made up their mind.

Answer 5

I don't think that making fun of someone for their beliefs will be a sign of intelligence. All one will do is make the other person feel uncomfortable, or even raise negative reaction. But this will not make any change in this person's believes.

Answer 6

I pulled this up because I was curious what you were asking. I am a Christian. -sooooo happy to be one. My beliefs aren't based on a book (although I find it comforting) My beliefs are based on what God has done in my life. I can FEEL him. I can SEE him through His creation. I experience him through other people's love.

I suspect that you have experienced that too. Maybe you have been hurt deeply by some jerk that called themselves a Christian. You know what though? Making fun of us just doesn't shame us at all. It makes us think about you and wonder who has hurt you so badly.

I hope that your life changes and that you get to experience joy and love. lots of it.

May you be blessed and Merry Christmas!

Answer 7

I would go for something like H.L. Mencken:

"I respect a man's religious opinions to the degree and the extent that I respect his opinion that his wife is beautiful and his children smart."

Plus a little bit of something Einstein said, with a twist:

"Give them as little respect as they deserve, but no littler." (paraphrased from "Explain something as simply as possible, but no simpler.")

Plus with an atheist version of "hate the sin but not the sinner". Beware of ad hominems and differentiate between criticizing doctrine or human psychology and going out of your way to insult the person. Not good persuasive skills.

Answer 8

When they face the truth of knowing there is no 'god', they'll be sorry that they had wasted such precious time in actually believing all of that bull.

I think religion has made our world what it is- a shithole.
If religion didn't even enter our minds, everyone would be so much better off.
Just think about it.


They should be made fun of.
They're complete f*cking idiots.
It makes me sick to even think about their small-minded ways and the way religion is ruining us.

Answer 9

whether people have faith or not not one has the right to redacule anyone,have respect and treat people with respect who don't believe or think like you do,is your life so boring and said that you can only get your kicks making others unhappy i am going to pray for you and ask God to give you a greater understanding for the feelings and beliefs of others around you

Answer 10

Religion is on this planet for thousands of years. So probably it won't go away very soon, nor will the followers get in minority. I think we should respect them and their opinion. As long as the respect is the other way around.