I'm an atheist but I don't share the resentment that so many "online atheists" have towards theists, or the utter arrogance and self righteousness that so many of them display. Each to their own, I say. Atheists, like theists, come in all shapes and sizes. I hope some of you, perhaps most of you, understand where I'm coming from.

(March 8, 2012 at 5:21 pm)Werewolff Wrote: I'm an atheist but I don't share the resentment that so many "online atheists" have towards theists, or the utter arrogance and self righteousness that so many of them display. Each to their own, I say. Atheists, like theists, come in all shapes and sizes. I hope some of you, perhaps most of you, understand where I'm coming from.

Fair play I guess. Nice to meet you.

Welcome. I don't harbor resentment either, but I think whether you do or don't has a lot to do with whether your parents were super fundamental or your exposure to fundamentalism in general. My parents were extremely liberal, and I don't live in the bible belt. I can't say that if those things weren't true I would not harbor resentment either.

The best policy is to just not have any resentment at all, no matter what your background. Life's too short as it is and we all have to live together, and I actually like it that there are people who believe in all sorts of interesting stuff while others don't. I wouldn't have it any other way.

(March 8, 2012 at 5:28 pm)Werewolff Wrote: The best policy is to just not have any resentment at all, no matter what your background. Life's too short as it is and we all have to live together, and I actually like it that there are people who believe in all sorts of interesting stuff while others don't. I wouldn't have it any other way.

I don't have a problem with the individuals in religions but more the religions themselves. It does a lot of harm.

But I do get where your coming from

(March 8, 2012 at 5:21 pm)Werewolff Wrote: I'm an atheist but I don't share the resentment that so many "online atheists" have towards theists, or the utter arrogance and self righteousness that so many of them display. Each to their own, I say. Atheists, like theists, come in all shapes and sizes. I hope some of you, perhaps most of you, understand where I'm coming from.

Wait till some of our resident morons start carrying on about their particular jesus/allah delusions.

They get old in a hurry.


Hello, there.

I'm no stranger to hearing the views of religious people, and I don't think they're morons. My wife is quite religious and she talks about her beliefs to me all the time. Sometimes she goes on and on. I like it. I like to know what she thinks.

Hi Werewolff,

Welcome to the forum. Most people recognise that Atheist does not equate to Anti-Theist.

I would consider myself a weak anti-theist in that I don't go out of my way to abuse peoples beliefs. But if someone wishes to shove theirs in mine, I withhold my right to point out the flaws and fallacies in what they propose.

I think there is a difference between the "keyboard cowboy" atheist whom is spouting quotes and arguments obtained from google and those that consider the point actually being made and constructing counter-arguments based upon their own reason using information they are aware of and can research instead of blindly quoting verbatim.

That kind of keyboard cowboy atheist ticks me off, since its little better than quote mining the bible to prove a personal conviction.

While I'm on the matter. Not every atheist has a PhD in quantum mechanics. JUST STOP PRETENDING YOU UNDERSTAND QUANTUM MECHANICS.

An atheist who pretends they have all the answers, and can't simply say "I Don't Know" deserves a beating for their self-righteous and ignorant bleeting.

Um... I may have repressed some rage I was previously unaware of.. I'm going to lie down now.

Welcome. I only resent when the idiots come here to try to convert everyone to their particular brand of superstition. Well, that, and when they try to force religion into our government.

I think I agree with pretty much everything you've said, NMFaith. The only exception is that if a religious person comes up to me and starts talking about their beliefs, I don't really argue with them. I say good luck. I can't think of anything I could possibly gain from having a debate and trying to convince them that my view is right. If it's a friend or acquaintance and they want a friendly debate that's a different matter.