(September 7, 2015 at 4:40 pm)SnakeOilWarrior Wrote:(September 7, 2015 at 1:34 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I think it's a simple rule, Rhonda.
Treat others the way you would want to be treated.
Just as I'm sure you want theists to respect the fact that you are an atheist, you should respect the fact that they are theists. Just treat them the way you want them to treat you!
Not so simple, really. I can respect you as a person. I can respect you as a Christian. Neither of those mean I have to respect the beliefs that I happen to think are bat-shit crazy.
It really is simple. Just treat them the way you want to be treated. Do you want Christians to get in your face about your atheism? No? Then don't get in their face about their Christianity lol.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
