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The best study of religion is through uncompromising criticism.Just a question for y'all: Why would there be so many athiests subscribing to a religious forum?
Isn't it a bit like vegetarians queuing up in front of a butchers shop?
That has been asked here several times. Even with the answers provided I am still confused. So often I feel apprehensive about posting because I know the harsh responses to expect from atheists. On a RELIGIOUS EDUCATION forum I always anticipate hearing how ridiculous it is to be religious. Is that they type of education we are supposed to get?
I would really like to know the history and development of this website. Who founded it and why and what was the mission and was it always intended as a debate floor of believers and non believers ? I have kinda resigned to it. I enjoy reading and posting here and am amazed by the knowledge shared by all. I just don't quite get the harshness from some atheists when they proclaim the non-existence of God.
Faith and religion unchallenged will decay and become obsolete.That has been asked here several times. Even with the answers provided I am still confused. So often I feel apprehensive about posting because I know the harsh responses to expect from atheists. On a RELIGIOUS EDUCATION forum I always anticipate hearing how ridiculous it is to be religious. Is that they type of education we are supposed to get?
I would really like to know the history and development of this website. Who founded it and why and what was the mission and was it always intended as a debate floor of believers and non believers ? I have kinda resigned to it. I enjoy reading and posting here and am amazed by the knowledge shared by all. I just don't quite get the harshness from some atheists when they proclaim the non-existence of God.
This is all true. But not what I am describing. I am talking about the insensitivity, the harshness, the arrogance. It, to me, is not beneficial to discussion as it polarizes the discussing parties. Of course I invite and accept opinions other than my own and share opinions that may not be shared by anyone else, but i choose to do so in a way that shows my understanding that it is simply my belief.Faith and religion unchallenged will decay and become obsolete.
On Religious Education Forum. for a decent amount of years. all groups have been debating and discussing together. criticising each others religions or lack of religion to no end with some decent results. how else would we understand, deal and move our social interests?
If religion is just the comfort of believing in something, without the challenge of examining how this religion fits in world affairs, most people are going to consider it a problem.
Just a question for y'all: Why would there be so many athiests subscribing to a religious forum?
Isn't it a bit like vegetarians queuing up in front of a butchers shop?
I suggest that the harsh responses are the ones noticed & remembered. But the most vicious criticism I....I feel apprehensive about posting because I know the harsh responses to expect from atheists. On a RELIGIOUS EDUCATION forum I always anticipate hearing how ridiculous it is to be religious. Is that they type of education we are supposed to get?
This is all true. But not what I am describing. I am talking about the insensitivity, the harshness, the arrogance. It, to me, is not beneficial to discussion as it polarizes the discussing parties. Of course I invite and accept opinions other than my own and share opinions that may not be shared by anyone else, but i choose to do so in a way that shows my understanding that it is simply my belief.
When someone speaks with harshness or arrogance the listeners stops taking in the information and focuses on the speaker.
I certainly agree with both things said by revolt and cal. I certainly agree that I am biased and notice what offends me most, and inter-religious folks do the same.So my criticism is across the board. I can get over it and continue to post. I must be able to or I wouldn't be here.
Heck, I have to do it just to get through the day in my own home with arguments and I make the same criticisms of the people I know and love the most.
No, it's more like anarchists wanting to talk politics.Just a question for y'all: Why would there be so many athiests subscribing to a religious forum?
Isn't it a bit like vegetarians queuing up in front of a butchers shop?
Sure... and all members of the Society of Creative Anachronism would rather live without flush toilets and antibiotics, too.But I still find it curious that people who don't believe in a creator want to join a forum discussing religion. Perhaps athiests do subconsiously believe in something greater than them?
I have thought similarly: perhaps some are trying to secure their belief that God does not exist, or trying to convince others. I notice many people want to convert others to their personal belief as if to help justify it, believers and the non. I also think a lot of atheists have been offended by the religious and their staunch beliefs and have found an opportunity to strike back.That type of honesty will take you a long way TJ.
Caladan has some good points too, but I see a line between discussion and debate, and criticism. Discussion and debate focusses on the issue, while criticism can be taken personally and that is where I feel it is unhelpful.
But I still find it curious that people who don't believe in a creator want to join a forum discussing religion. Perhaps athiests do subconsiously believe in something greater than them?
No greater power here....never had one....I still find it curious that people who don't believe in a creator want to join a forum discussing religion. Perhaps athiests do subconsiously believe in something greater than them?
The people & how they think interest me.... quote]
That sums up my reason for being on here, too.
Morpheus ji, Its not like vegetarians who want to purchase Meat, Its like line of food inspectors who want to check the quality of Meat,Just a question for y'all: Why would there be so many athiests subscribing to a religious forum?
Isn't it a bit like vegetarians queuing up in front of a butchers shop?
Just a question for y'all: Why would there be so many athiests subscribing to a religious forum?
Isn't it a bit like vegetarians queuing up in front of a butchers shop?
Because it's better than Nickelodeon.