If a person chooses the title of "Atheist" then they should not be attracted to the "Religion & Spiritual" catagory of Yahoo's Question web page section.  They should be self-reliant in their chosen status and remain absent to all things religious and spiritual... or are they still unsure of their status as an Atheist and underneath it all ... still searching and open to possible change???
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Mabey they are searching for something. You forget, all an atheist needs is one scrap of REAL PROOF to believe in something. As opposed to a religious person who can see all the proof in the world, yet still turn a blind eye to it because they would rather have 2+2=5 rather then 4.
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I think that a good portion of the Christians who ask and answer questions on this site seem to have bias. Which is fine, if they're asking a question that pertains to their religion. It stops making sense once they ask the 'non-believers' if we'll 'enjoy going to hell' and other such non-questions. But, I'll have to agree with you. Most of the Christan asked questions about the non-believers usually claim a close minded answer the 'best'. Which leads me to believe that they're just looking to justify their own opinions among their heard and are not actually looking to learn about how other people view the world. Thus leading me to the conclusion that people like that shouldn't bother wasting their question points on things like that. :)
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its all over yahoo answers...the questions either amount to little more than a rant about something, or the person asking is fishing for the answer they would give.  i would like to the think that the best answer would actually be just that, the answer that though its not what one wants to hear is the most informative or interesting...but nope...heck even some of my best answers have not been the best of the ones posted for a question.\nthe religious section is filled with it as well, like when someone asks, "is there a god, what do we need god for?" they seem to just be looking for someone to say of course and post the bible passage that says so, when it could be an interesting discussion.\nmore people just think they are right and want it validated i guess rather than to feel challenged...
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I don't think it's true that "religious people" are touchy.  Certainly people here on the Religion & Spirituality section are touchy, but I see just as much of non-religious as religious people getting annoyed at some of the ridiculous comments.\n\nHowever, what do I (and I am religious) care what you think about the sex life, bathroom habits, etc. of any religious figure?  You are absolutely right about the last part of your question--if someone *really* believes in their religion, hearing another opinion (even if in poor taste) can't shake it.\n\nAgain...*who* cares?!
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If you had a strong belief in something, and had an opportunity to espouse your view to potentially millions of people, and do so anonymously, wouldn't you speak your mind as loudly as possible?  Wouldn't you want everyone to join your club?\n\nWhat if you were a salesman, and wanted to get word out about your product as fast as you can, with no cost?  This is a perfect forum to do so.\n\nYou have to understand that not everyone on Yahoo is religious, or Christian for that matter.  Religion is just a "hot topic".  The fact that Yahoo Answers allows everyone to remain anonymous doesn't help keep the rude or insensitive comments to a minimum.  If you notice, there are religious questions where the same avatars pop up time and again.\n\nI think it's funny that even those who aren't religious are wasting the same amount of time to argue with those who are.
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i'm not one of those people you described but i'm wondering why do you go to this site and ask people their opinion if you are not willing to listen to what they want to say? stay away or be respectful of the beliefs of others. go figure! peace, love & unity. cheers!
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You are right about this being an open forum to discuss all topics without judgement, and you are right to have your own religious beliefs. The only thing I can see is wrong is when there are a few people in general (not directed towards anybody on here) who impose their beliefs on someone else, trying to make them believe in something they don't want to believe in. Unfortunately, that happens a lot. It's one thing to listen and have an open mind, but if someone tries to change me in a way I don't feel comfortable with, then it's crossing the line. But that may be the reason why. I don't agree with bashing of any sort, though. Just be yourself and don't let the bashing bother you. It's your beliefs and if someone doesn't agree with them, it's not your problem or your fault.
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I agree if I ask a question directly to christians it ok but if I say anything about atheist I get deleted. twice for you? Ha im up to 5 now so im winning. I just had an answer deleted cause I said an atheist I responded to was an idiot but they do it all the time.
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It is hardly surprising that jokes at the expense of Christians will occur when the more evangelical and fundamentalist of their kind are constantly using this site to make propaganda to argue against Darwinism and to promote uncritical belief in the Bible as being literally true, and do so, not just in the Religion and Spirituality category but in many other categories as well, such that it is hard to get away from them.\n\nUnsurprisingly, this annoys people who come here to debate ideas not get propaganda shoved down their throat. They feel harassed, and indeed, they are right. They are being harassed. Unsurprisingly, there is then a backlash,\n\nPerhaps the question could have been more precise as to which Christians were felt to be less than useful to other users of this site, and why, but the humour in the question is self-evident to all but the humourless.\n\nThis is not however preaching hate or intolerance agaunst a religious group, like the questioner recently who asked if Muslims should be killed at birth. That question was hastily removed by the Yahoo Answers team.\n\nThis is satire, sending people up not blowing people up, and it was to protect just this sort of material that Rowan Atkinson came out so strongly against the Race and Religious Hatred Bill and in favour of Artistic Freedom of Expression.
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I'm totally fine with religion in the Religion & Spirituality section. But every day I see people in the Science & Mathematics section trying to answer questions with God. Keep it in the category.
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No!...The Atheists, Agnostics, And God Haters Are Too  Busy Trying To Condemn, Judge, Mock, And Harrass The People Of GOD  And Degrade Religion/Spiritual Things!.....Take A Good Evaluation Of This Site And You Will See For Yourself!....
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I've been told I was upset.  For me it's not being upset, it's having questions.  Since Christians are the majority here it makes no sense for one to ask many questions about other religions as they would just get scrolled over.  Even questions about Christianity that require actual knowledge or thought get scrolled over, so most questions end up being either funny or blatant attacks.  It seems that is the only way to get heard.
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Actually, my child, atheists SHOULD be in this category. The believe in nothing, which is still a belief. They provide a negative view to the views of the Christians and other believers of God. They have freedom of speech and within that is the freedom to disagree. I don't always approve of the language they use, but that goes the same for some of the Holier-than-Thou Bible Thumpers. For an accurate look, you need more than one view.
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atheism is not a religion. Yes, atheists receive negative comments and attitudes because we do not follow any religion. I don't want to change anyone's mind, I feel comfortable knowing what I know.
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Wow! What were the odds that I would sign on and just click on your question? I never click on questions that say nice LOL. \n\nOK, so yes, this question was removed simply because I stated I was an Atheist. A huge majority of my questions are removed simply because I do not believe in God. I feel like a target. \n\nI left Yahoo Answers for a while because I was getting too many violation notices for questions that were legitimate questions. \n\nThe report button needs to disappear before Yahoo Answers takes a nose-dive to the dump. Most of the good regulars have already left because of the violations. \n\nI am sickened by the amount of questions that are removed because someone didn't agree with their beliefs. \n\nWhatever happened to respecting others opinions? \n\nPS: That question managed to stay up one full day before it was removed. \n\nThanks for keeping it on the watch list! You have no idea how happy that makes me feel to know that someone out there actually agrees with me!!
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LOL! I feel bad for laughing...I believe in God, heaven, the Bible, etc,i would call myself more spiritual than religious-Sometimes i think people maybe go a little too far trying to push their beliefs onto someone else...but i think for the most part, it's people who want to tell other people about God..I'm all for anyone who's intentions are to spread the word, tell how they found peace and happiness, or to educate- It's the condemning and persecuting done by the "believer" that disgusts & disappoints me, looking down on other people is not what it's all about..It's supposed to be "about" the exact opposite, anyhoo, i'll quit rambling now..Point is, apparently someone has taught them how to use a computer- maybe God himself did, haha
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we all ask for the most part esoteric questions that just have opinions.  what else would we need to ask, if it were just hard facts I would hope we all can hit the search bar and figure out the facts! why else would there be a religion&spirituality section?  Spirituality has nothing to do with fact or figures, maybe religion does. nothing of spirituality has anything to do with facts!