I'm an atheist, my brother is not.

[Phaedra]

I didn't mean any trickery. I was making a point about the dismissive nature of people on these forums. Rather than embracing opposing views and building a constructive argument, they tell people to "fuck off".

Carry on in your own special word. I just want it noted that I'm an atheist and I'm nothing like you guys. You're idiots.

You're doing the exact same thing you're accusing everyone else of doing. Funny, that.

[kılıç_mehmet]

Ok, I just wanted to point out something that seems a little twisted on these here forums. The complete and utter disrespect of people who have a different opinion on God. Is it really that hard to see why people believe in God? Are you really that short-sighted? I know these are the atheist forums, so technically you can jump on someone as soon as they even remotely promote God as an idea, but surely an atheist should use the same logic to dismiss God as to respect the fact that intelligent people (for multiple valid reasons) have a God. God as an idea isn't going to disappear by one good post by an atheist on these forums. Some of you show a complete and utter lack of appreciation for God's involvement in our evolution as a species, and think he showed up a few minutes ago to try and sell you mortgage insurance.

I'm not sure if it's an atheist thing or an internet thing..

Religion will run its course naturally over time, why can't we respect each other in the mean time?

And before you reply, I want you to imagine your brother/sister believes in God.

Humor me.

Well, I pointed something similar out before, but I've been told that it was unimportant.

[frankiej]

Carry on in your own special word. I just want it noted that I'm an atheist and I'm nothing like you guys. You're idiots.

Well, I don't think you are, you can tell from the way you word things.

And, if you are going to try to insult anyone, at least be funny about it.

Also, yes, you are nothing like us. You would be happy to sit by and have priests fuck kids, extremists blow up innocent people and let people indoctrinate the young.

[Phaedra]

It's a fucking discussion forum. If you don't fit in or don't like what's being discussed, leave. It's simple.

[Minimalist]

Is it really that hard to see why people believe in God?

Is it really so hard for you to accept that there are people who do not? Gaze for a while at the banner across the top and perhaps it will come to you what sort of group this is.

Then take your fucking god and blow it out your ass.

[5thHorseman]

I didn't mean any trickery. I was making a point about the dismissive nature of people on these forums. Rather than embracing opposing views and building a constructive argument, they tell people to "fuck off".

Carry on in your own special word. I just want it noted that I'm an atheist and I'm nothing like you guys. You're idiots.

The fuck off was because no is too short an answer. It was also because the question was 'constructed' poorly and showed that you are likely lying about your views.

[jason56]

I didn't mean any trickery. I was making a point about the dismissive nature of people on these forums. Rather than embracing opposing views and building a constructive argument, they tell people to "fuck off".

Carry on in your own special word. I just want it noted that I'm an atheist and I'm nothing like you guys. You're idiots.

The fuck off was because no is too short an answer. It was also because the question was 'constructed' poorly and showed that you are likely lying about your views.

I'll consult you next time I think I have an idea.

Einstein.

[Jackalope]

Religion will run its course naturally over time, why can't we respect each other in the mean time?

I'll respect anyone who wants to have a reasoned discussion and who leaves the preaching at the door.

I don't have much respect for those that don't, nor for people who storm in and start hurling insults.

And before you reply, I want you to imagine your brother/sister believes in God.

The reaction they would get would depend entirely upon whether or not they tried to cram their belief down my throat - same as anyone else.

[BloodyHeretic]

I didn't mean any trickery. I was making a point about the dismissive nature of people on these forums. Rather than embracing opposing views and building a constructive argument, they tell people to "fuck off".

Carry on in your own special word. I just want it noted that I'm an atheist and I'm nothing like you guys. You're idiots.

Rather than embracing opposing views? Do you 'embrace' things you consider bullshit? I hope not.

I wasn't aware I was in a special "word". Could you explain that concept?

"You're idiots". Trolling trolling trolling! How's that going for you?

[jason56]

I'm sorry for calling you all idiots. I guess I was making a generalization because I felt under attack straight off the bat.

The irony is not lost.

Anyway, I made my point. The fact that it matters whether I'm an atheist or not, and therefore how I'm treated, just serves to prove my point.

I'm a atheist on the atheist forums telling you to try and respect the fact that not everyone is as privileged. Why is that so hard to comprehend?

forget it.