Why do Athiests find it necessary to insult Christians?
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turn the other cheek?
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Personally, I am not a Christian nor do I believe in the same creator, Lord as you do. I do however have the modesty and decency to respect your choice in Religion and the civility not to insult it. \n\nPeople who poke fun at the Christian faith, and generalize all Christians into one category, whether it be "stupid" "idiot" "imbecile" or as a recent post stated, "retarded" are only proving to be close-minded. People who insult the Christian faith are people who cannot see a situation from a different perspective, and understand the stance of another.\n\nWhere as one might not believe it to be true, they don't feel a need to respect it, proving only ignorance and barbarity. \n\nI don't believe in your Religion, but I do respect it, and the people who choose to believe in the Christian faith. I see you are very strong willed, and set on your Religion. Such a security is very admirable, and more people should have such an honest devout opinion about nonstereotyping, and freedom as you. \n\nI bid you a good night. \n<3 Ashlee
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As i'm not a christian i find this quite annoying.  So to me, it's just because they disrespect anyone who is not of their faith.\n\nSo, in turn, i try and scare them as best as possible.  I remember comming down one time from upstairs to answer the door.  Person took one good look at the athame in my hand and pentagram around my neck and litterly bolted to their car and sped off :)\n\nOf course i was just cutting herbs and i always wear my necklace LOL, but he didn't know that :)\n\nI love pissing off and scaring christians, it's quite fun :)
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Yes, im very sick of it...I know this is america, and we do have freedom of speech, but making someone feel like theyre less than human because they have different beliefs is just wrong...example: Ive seen plenty of atheists saying horrible things to christians...one person (and I use that term VERY loosely) had an entire poem called "F*** The creationists"...and one girl even suggested that all christians should be eaten for being so stupid (kinda reminds me of the ancient romans who sentenced christians to be eaten by lions for having religion...and we dont want to go back to THAT now do we?)...and then theres the name calling (sheep, morons, cowards etc.)and insults claiming that christians cannot think for themselves... they seem very chidish to me...personally, as a christian-type, im very capable of thinking for myself, because I have CHOSEN to believe in something that most people do not understand...Also, in this country theres a little thing called freedom of religion, meaning people of faith should not be ridiculed for their beliefs...Atheists always complain that Christians force their beliefs on others, when meanwhile theyre very hypocrytically forcing their non- belifes on christians...frankly, I dont belive in forcing my religion on others, actually, I think people who do that are worse than athiests...I believe in having your own opinions, but also giving others the respect that they deserve...and id apreciate it if others would return the favor...my message to all atheists: contrary to your beliefs, you DONT know everything...and one day youll realize that...but untill then, stop being so unfair, childish and FRIGGIN mean...yes I can be one pissed off Christian sometimes...
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Usually people like the ones in question are of a slightly low IQ but have enough back ground to be insulting. They have a slight grasp of The Bible but are not wise enough to get its messages. Often they are people who hurt becasue they thought GOD was Santa and didnt get their way! PRAY FOR THEM-- dont get upset!
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Aw, they do it because they think it winds us up. I know it doesn't really, but they get taught that in Bible class as a way of making it look like Christianity keeps you cool. I say, listen to Pat Robertson, Ian Paisley or Rush Limbaugh for five minutes and tell yourself that Christians aren't popping a vein out of their necks with suppressed rage.
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How come when someone disagrees with Christianity it's bashing...but when Christians bash other peoples beliefs or thoughts on life, it's called spreading the word of God.
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I Agree,...To Answer Your Question...One Main Reason Is What Jesus Warned Christians About..."And Ye Shall Be Hated Of All Men For My Sake: But He That Endureth To The End Shall Be Saved" (Matt. 10: 22)....This Is Being Proven Over & Over Again!...This Is Why Christians Are The Most Hated Above All Other Religions.....So Expect Folks To CONDEMN ALL CHRISTIANS!!!....
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That's quite a generalization. I have friends of many different faiths, including plenty of non-Christians. Lots of atheists, too. I don't win friends by behaving like a condescending jerk. I don't force my Catholic faith on anyone. If they choose to believe, that's great; if they don't, that's their business. At any rate, I'm not quite sure how that warrants a charge of being condescending. And people from many different groups can be condescending. It's not confined to Christians alone.
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I find the athiests are the rudest, most malicous.  They attack our beliefs, applaud each other for attacking us, then get their little feelings hurt if we don't sit and take it.  If you don't believe in anything, why are you constantly harrassing us.  Why hang around in a religious/spiritual area if you don't think anything exists outside of this life?  Go pick on the republicans/democrats, I'm guessing you at least believe in them.
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If there is one thing I really dislike it's someone who tries to impose his, or her., beliefs onto me.Religious or otherwise.\n I assume you are a Christian ? (Why would I assume that)?\nBut continuing with my assumption , explain to your 'victim' the meaning of the Holy Trinity, if that doesn't put them off nothing will!Maybe I have been too harsh here, perhaps you are trying to 'convert some one to your own brand of politics?\nWhatever the case, there is no problem with debate, but 'debate' is a two sided affair, or it would be a lecture, same as 'conversation' (it takes two to converse)!\nI am atheist, I have no doubt in my own mind that there is no God, but there is no way I could convince any religious sect to agree with me, and there is no way I would try, but I will continue to debate the subject. There is no way they could convince me I am wrong, but I will continue to listen.\nUnless I think there is some sort of 'conversion' trail ongoing , it becomes just laughable at that point!\nBut if you are indeed a Christian, try your technic out on me first, tell me where in the Bible the Holy Trinity is mentioned? \nIf you are not trying to convert some one to Christianity, then know your subject, inside out, so you have all the facts that cannot be opposed, then if you like try them out on me also, if you can convert me to your way of thinking you are in with a fair shot! (And I'm nothing special).
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To scare them.  Christians are punks
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Some people just feel the need to be vulgar without any real reason for it.  I have found that there isn't really a lot of religious tolerance demonstrated on this forum.  I am a Christian, I believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, but I also try to respect the views and beliefs of the other religions of this forum.  Someone else on this site asked once, "why can't we just agree to disagree?"  The foul language isn't necessary.
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Because it is already defensive....or maybe I should say offensive...it begins by excluding a group of people ( non-christians) which reeks of judgement ( only those  "good christians" will understand that) and sets the tone as one full of higher morals(judgement again...hhhmm recurring theme?) and that damn "holier than thou" attitude that so often comes along with "good christians".\nWhen Christ was actually around I don't think he seperated himself from anyone with a phrase..."oh, as the son of god.... I think...." he said we are all the same...\nmuch nicer than his followers I am afraid to say...
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Sweetie, i tell you, that upsets me too!!! It's upsetting, I put a question, where i put"Christians" only. People got offended, im not a mean person, it was just a question for followers of God. \n\nWhatever! LONG LIVE GOD!
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This is a tough question, since the two usually go together (a lot of people who try to argue against atheism just resort to mocking it).  That said, I think that it's more offensive to be mocked than to be debated against.  To answer your second question, I do my best to listen...it can be pretty tough, though, especially when you don't feel like the other person is making that same effort to listen.
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im kinda curious why you keep on saying "you" instead of "they". you are pretty quick to point the finger here when really, your doing the same thing you accuse these other people for doing.  what makes all of your labeling and judgement on these people ok, but their labeling and judgement not ok?  now dont get me wrong, i think it gets pretty annoying when some christians feels they are higher and mightier than everyone else and in turn, they are so eager to cast the first stone and call out everything they feel is wrong.  i am a christian and always find myself quite a bit embarrassed when other christians, or self-presumed christians embarrass the faith, like in the example you gave.\n\nthis is just on a side note, but im thinking you have had a fair share of encounters with believers about religious topics.  and im guessing they all turned from peaceful conversation into heated debate which only adds fuel to your fire on not getting along with christians and  you viewing them in a negative way.  (this may  not be true, dont worry, in a way im not even directing this towards you,  i just have a few atheist friends with this problem so i thought id share this idea in hopes that it might open someones eyes who reads  this)  so think of yourself here.  and look  back on a specific argument you had.  i can  almost garuntee that you were so  quick not to accept whatever the believer had to say, just because of the  pride  in which you hold in being an atheist.  this allows for negativity to come into play and inevitable frustration on both ends causing for harsh words and you not accepting christians even more than before.\n\nthe christian idea is to spread the word  of God and show people how great the lord's love is and how it can change your life and especially your death.  christians do not aim at upsetting people and making them feel bad by pointing out everything that they do wrong.  christians know the love of god and want to show that to everyone, so they try to show you what you are doing wrong in the eyes of god and they  are wanting to help you turn from that.  you may even be the nicest person ever; youre caring, considerate, and just an overall good person.  the mistake that people make who are like this is that they believe they will enter the gates of heaven just for their deeds.  it clearly  states in the bible that salvation and the ticket to heaven is through jesus christ, and jesus christ only.  it even says no man's deeds will give  him  permission into heaven.\n\ni  realize i  got a bit off  topic here and i apologize,  i guess i just got a little caried away.\n\nanyway, i just ask that you dont label all christians just because there are one or two quacks that youve run into.  things like the example you brought up is really just embarrassing and ridiculous.