Why are atheists so hostile? Dare I click Submit?

Misery loves company.F1_2004

but surely if it were directed at a religious cult, like christianity, it'd be mod/ban/thread

_R34LiTY_

And then people wonder why the TC made this thread.

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but surely if it were directed at a religious cult, like christianity, it'd be mod/ban/thread

Espada12

And then people wonder why the TC made this thread.

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but surely if it were directed at a religious cult, like christianity, it'd be mod/ban/thread

Danm_999

And then people wonder why the TC made this thread.

No because this is the general trend on these boards, I just pulled out one example. And you say anti-atheistic thread like there's alot here... this must have been the first one for the year, yet there have been probably 10+ anti-religious topics within that time.

Danm here's one example.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=27551518&page=0

If you know dog_dirt's prior posting he's atheist. Check the rest of responses in the thread to.

Danm here's one example.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=27551518&page=0

If you know dog_dirt's prior posting he's atheist. Check the rest of responses in the thread to.

Espada12

Still, the margin is basically neck and neck. Both sides seek to antagonise each other.

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And then people wonder why the TC made this thread.

Espada12

No because this is the general trend on these boards, I just pulled out one example. And you say anti-atheistic thread like there's alot here... this must have been the first one for the year, yet there have been probably 10+ anti-religious topics within that time.

Or nevermind, I'm thinking of 2010...:P

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[QUOTE="Danm_999"] Because another atheist made an anti-theistic comment in another anti-atheistic thread? The circle of abuse feeds itself. tocool340

No because this is the general trend on these boards, I just pulled out one example. And you say anti-atheistic thread like there's alot here... this must have been the first one for the year, yet there have been probably 10+ anti-religious topics within that time.

Or nevermind, I'm thinking of 2010...:P

Hey, you would be hostile too if you were probed by aliens.

Because the believer came first.

Because the believer came first.

Chickity_China

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Seriously, why do atheists always feel the need to destroy other's beliefs?

Discuss.

Miroku32

I do noticed that many atheist love to call people idiots or to look down on them for believing in Godlightleggy

[QUOTE="Danm_999"][QUOTE="Espada12"]

And then people wonder why the TC made this thread.

No because this is the general trend on these boards, I just pulled out one example. And you say anti-atheistic thread like there's alot here... this must have been the first one for the year, yet there have been probably 10+ anti-religious topics within that time.

First up, I didn't create this topic to start a flame war, I made it so I could get some answers. I read through most responses with an open mind, and have learned quite a few things:

-All groups, whether they be classed by religion, race, or others, will have hostile people.

-It's in our nature as humans to stand up for what we believe in.

-We're on the internet, which can be an easy place to throw accusations and generalisations. I stated earlier, I did not aim to generalise so heavily.

-People will generally act with retaliation if something is forced/ pushed upon them.

I should mention also, that most of my friends do not share my beliefs, and although I keep my beliefs to myself, they occasionally put dirt on religion. So I'm the black sheep in my case.

I think this thread boils down to: People, in general, are largely unpleasant.clayron

I usually see theists busting out the "you're being hostile" card when they lose an argument/debate. When it comes to religion, it seems that questioning it is equated directly to hostility and rudeness. To which my response is "if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen". My two cents.AndromedasWake

[QUOTE="GazaAli"]you serious right?foxhound_fox

It's a sad day for Muslims when even an Atheists points out the basic tenants in Islam. Our fellow Muslims have been to brainwashed by Hadiths and Imams/Sheikhs, you know the kind of type, who tells you not to read the Quran, cause we won't get it, but listen to him instead.

Because the believer came first.

Chickity_China

It's the atheists that are hostile? Really?

The attitude of many Christians where I live is upsetting. Back when I was an atheist I was afraid of ever saying it out loud because like everybody was Christian, and many of them will turn hostile.

I heard one of my Christian friends say that at work he has an Atheist that is supposedly "hostile", and that my friend hasn't done anything. I can't really believe that, I know my friend, and how he can't accept Atheists because "you have to believe in something". He claims he hasn't said a word to trigger it, but I think that a lot of Atheists really have to get targeted to get really angry and forceful about it.

And trust me, when you live in the Bible Belt, you are the victim.

Christians are just as hostile, perhaps even more. HOWEVER, from my experience, it is only Baptists, Mormons, and Jahova's Witnesses that are militant about it. For instance, I'm a practicing presbyterian and have had baptists come up to me and say I need to accept Jesus as my lord and saviour or I will burn. I tell them I'm a presbyterianand they asked if I've been baptised. I said I was baptised as a baby in a catholic church (I used to be catholic), and they told me I needed to be baptised when I had the choice to accept Jesus as my lord and saviour. What the heck people?!?!?! Thats part of the reason I'm slowly turning away from the specifics of Christianity and adopting more Buddhist practices.

Because the believer came first.

Chickity_China

. I said I was baptised as a baby in a catholic church (I used to be catholic), and they told me I needed to be baptised when I had the choice to accept Jesus as my lord and saviour. What the heck people?!?!?! Grodus5

[QUOTE="clayron"]I think this thread boils down to: People, in general, are largely unpleasant.BreakTheseLinks

You don't need science to see how utterly flawed most religions are.

Atheists are hostile because they percieve superstition as nothing but trouble.

Btw, i am not an athiest, more agnostic.

atheist believe that without religion the world's problems would be fewer. now that's a belief that's bigger than any God.theBeorn

Atheists are hostile because their lack of faith in God deprives them of bananas, which are essential to happiness. If they just believed in God then they'd have all the bananas they want and they'd all be respectful and we'd get along just fine.Theokhoth

bananas: proof of god since 2003

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]Atheists are hostile because their lack of faith in God deprives them of bananas, which are essential to happiness. If they just believed in God then they'd have all the bananas they want and they'd all be respectful and we'd get along just fine.comp_atkins

bananas: proof of god since 2003

Are they trying to drag down everyone else with them? In every topic I see with the word "God" or "religion" in it, you immediately see all the non-believers quoting "there is no God" or "Science is proving everything false". What happened to being respectful of others? Seriously, why do atheists always feel the need to destroy other's beliefs?

Discuss.

eyebrows250

[QUOTE="comp_atkins"]

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]Atheists are hostile because their lack of faith in God deprives them of bananas, which are essential to happiness. If they just believed in God then they'd have all the bananas they want and they'd all be respectful and we'd get along just fine.Theokhoth

bananas: proof of god since 2003

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[QUOTE="comp_atkins"]

bananas: proof of god since 2003

xaos

thank you i need my muppet fix

Christians are just as hostile, perhaps even more. HOWEVER, from my experience, it is only Baptists, Mormons, and Jahova's Witnesses that are militant about it. For instance, I'm a practicing presbyterian and have had baptists come up to me and say I need to accept Jesus as my lord and saviour or I will burn. I tell them I'm a presbyterianand they asked if I've been baptised. I said I was baptised as a baby in a catholic church (I used to be catholic), and they told me I needed to be baptised when I had the choice to accept Jesus as my lord and saviour. What the heck people?!?!?! Thats part of the reason I'm slowly turning away from the specifics of Christianity and adopting more Buddhist practices.

Grodus5

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we aren't "hostile." we simply refuse to give religion the respect that it has so undeservingly enjoyed for so long.

Don't include me in your little group. I respect religion: the fact that its concept has endured for as long as we know mankind as mankind is baffling on its own.

Are they trying to drag down everyone else with them? In every topic I see with the word "God" or "religion" in it, you immediately see all the non-believers quoting "there is no God" or "Science is proving everything false". What happened to being respectful of others? Seriously, why do atheists always feel the need to destroy other's beliefs?

Discuss.

eyebrows250

[QUOTE="comp_atkins"]

[QUOTE="Theokhoth"]Atheists are hostile because their lack of faith in God deprives them of bananas, which are essential to happiness. If they just believed in God then they'd have all the bananas they want and they'd all be respectful and we'd get along just fine.Theokhoth

bananas: proof of god since 2003