I gotta know. And if they are, then why is it that everybody is always so nice to them and treat them like they so great and wonderful? Why is it that they are all so interested in sex, Smirnoff, parties, Spring Break, bars, teasing guys, and generally acting like snobs? Why is it that they all go around saying they are such innocent, church-going Christians? An even better question: Why is it that people like this are the ones who always get picked for the teaching jobs in our school? How on earth can they be good role models for our kids?\n\nDo I stereotype? Yes. Does that make me a judgmental arsehol? Most likely. But hey, I am the only one who notices these things.
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You're definitely NOT the only one who notices these things.\n\nI find it highly disturbing that most mypsace pages are full of pics of girls who just can't wait to get laid...Taking pics of themselves virtually nude to post on the internet for the entire planet to see.  For some reason, this has become the standard now, which scares the crap out of me.\n\nAnd yeah, how special that they're growing up to be the role models for the next generation of girls!  Awesome!\n\nI just keep hoping that society will have another swing back to morality - that the children of the current generation will rebel against this sexuality and perhaps decide that they/their bodies have value.
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I'm not sure I am following all of this, but I do think kids are very mean today, but come on parents!  If we don't expect kind, compassionate behavior from our kids do you think they are going to magically learn it elsewhere?\n\nAs for your descriptions, I don't really believe in labels.  Most of us are pretty diverse people if you look hard enough.  Case in point - I am a 41 year old politically conservative businessman that loves to make my own beer and sing heavy metal rock and roll on a karaoke machine.  Exactly what stereotype does that fit?
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All I know is, if you talk to any true Christian they were brought from darkness to light, some didn't have drug problems or anything all that bad before coming to Christ, and some did. But we all have the sin factor no matter if we do drugs, sleep around, etc. And I am sure their are atheists who do not do drugs, sleep around, etc. The whole christian thing is not anything but admitting we are not perfect and noone is. And we surrender our lives to Jesus who is perfect. I hope you have a Great Thanksgiving and please know that I don't hate atheists....
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Stereotyping is never a good idea. As a Catholic, I have to live with endless jokes about pedophilia, for instance, despite the fact that I've never heard of any such thing happening in my own parish or diocese. I survived years of Catholic school and served as an altar boy without incident. Yet I'm stuck with these stupid jokes and stereotypes. And as an Italian-American, I'm stereotyped a second time. Anyway, all this is to say that just because some priests did these terrible things definitely doesn't mean that I did them, or approve of them. So, as we already knew from the beginning, stereotyping is a bad idea, as well as a sign of intellectual laziness.
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I know exactly what you mean! I see Christians imitating the things other non-Christians do, like living with their boyfriend or having sex not being married, or even getting drunk and stuff like that!  How does that make us any different?
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Of course they are.\n\nThey claim that their faith makes them sinless (or the equivalent).\n\nIt is impossible to be more arrogant or vain than to claim you are perfect.
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I'm going to guess that they're either young or poor.  Or maybe shallow.  Or perhaps they buy into the myth that more money means more happiness.  You could really play with them though, saying things like, "I'm planning to give it all to the church" or "I can only keep it if I remain celibate."  But that would be mean.  \nYou realize, of course, that there were probably some women at that party who were saying, "There was this cute guy, but he wouldn't pay attention to me because I was (pick one) flat-chested, not great-looking, too short, too tall, etc."  So, you get to say that they were shallow only if you weren't, but since you focused on only the "great-looking women" then you count as shallow, too.
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People probably think of you as a goodie goodie and feel like they can't be themselves around you.  They don't think you'll be tolerate it if they curse, or drink, or act obnoxious.  They probably think you'll judge them so they just steer clear of you and flock to their own kind.  Just find some kids with the same values as you, like at church or something.  Don't change who you are by all means!!!!  Stay virtuous.  The world is in need of people like you!
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Judging by the discussions attracted to their web forum, I would say they are.\n\nDon't let whether they are or not Christian colour your view of whether or not you like them.
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Hello. Well, you know, too each his own. There are unfortunately people out there who are quite dishonest and they do things to try to cover their true selves. Often times people want people to believe that they are something that they really are not and sadly enough going to church on Sunday or whatever day they go may just be a way of covering their trueselves, it is quite sad and it makes others look back because people will say that so and so is Christian and they do this or said that and it gives the rest of them a bad rap. \n\nIt is unfortunate that there are hypocrites. They go to church they act high and might and the rest of the week they are out making peoples' lives miserable. \nFunny story really quick. ........  I used to take telephone calls for Sears. There was a man that called who was a Reverand and he made that known and he was so friendly and this and that until I told him how much the cost of his service call would be. Well he said" D*&^ YOU! I thought you could do better than that!! S.O.B!!\n\nLOL!! I got off the phone feeling quite disappointed, but yet I was deeply humored. \n\nAs far as Christianity being a crutch, no, for most people it is not. It gives everyone something to grasp onto, it gives them direction, it brings them happiness, they Believe and Love a Father in  Heaven and his son Jesus Christ. \nYeah for hypocrites it may be, but for most people it is the way of happiness. :)
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No offense.. but this reminds me of the reason that people thinks that we are pushy freaks...\n\nI mean... I am a Christian... My father is a pastor... but I know that you are opening a can of worms by putting this question on here... \n\nThere are WAAAYYYY too many Athiest with too much time on their hands that LIVE on yahoo answers... \n\nGuarantee they'll say something stupid about this... i.e.  Have an open mind... or freedom of religion... or... that's your opinion not mine... or if your God's so great than why........... blah blah blah... \n\nGood Luck... \n\nThey will see but not SEE... \nThey will hear but not HEAR...
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No, those are fanatics of christianity.  Christianity is supposed to teach tolerance and acceptance.  A true christian is not supposed to such a thing.  Those people are also close minded morons.  Ignoring them is the best way to handle them.
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I've often wondered why the God-haters have a compulsion to live in this category.  I know some are kids thinking they are being amusing and daring, but some are adults and they just come to insult, slash, and hurt.  Those I don't understand at all, unless they are under conviction and think they can fight God on this site.  Maybe you are on to something, "closet Christians", that's cool.
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ANOTHER general statement about an ENTIRE GROUP of people, all of which you cannot know personally! I DO NOT make such statments about anyone else's group, so PLEASE STOP making them about groups that include me! Isn't this kind of stereotyping doing just as much injustice to me as SOME Christians' impositions do to you?
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Some Christians are actually respectful and secure in their faith.\n\nAs such, they don't see the need to preach to "sinners."  They're just fine with their beliefs and don't need to be obnoxious to others.\n\nGod loves everyone, which means he loves the homosexuals.  If you love everyone, you would choose to let them come to their own decision rather than drive them away by preaching to them.\n\nI've seen the gay category, and I don't see these people that are hurting.  Well, I've seen plenty of jerks go in there.
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that's fascinating and couldn't be truer. you're right when you mention its focus on the obvious fanatics. i've seen plenty of "lesser" fundies that behave that way, and i've never quite figured out why. i've wondered if it's a pattern of behavior continued as a normal routine simply out of fear; be it socially-based of religious-based or both. that's the simplest explanation to  me, at least. who knows though.. maybe there really is something in the water. which is why i drink only bottled water.\n\nif you haven't already seen some of the other responses here, you'll be amused. you paste a link to an article/essay on theistic neurosis and bam, some of the first answers are "we are not crazy UR GOING 2 H3LL!!11" \n\nit'd be hilarious if it wasn't so expected.
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For one.. you're crazy for being homeschooled.. do you know how much of life you are missing out on??. you're missing out on how to deal with the interactions of everyday life.. no wonder you want to kill yourself.. but no that is not the answer.. who cares about your stupid church kids.. I'm sure they think they are so much better than you are.. but wow they are in church.. shouldn't they include everyone.. oh and wait you can't judge neither.. so none of them should be there.. one thing you need to learn.. there are hypocrites.. you can deal with them later.. secondly.. I'd rather be considered a geek than try and be friends with people that are like that.. I would stand up for myself..and let them know you don't need them to be happy....