RE: "I disagree with you, but i don't think you're Hitler"
February 25, 2011 at 7:11 am
(This post was last modified: February 25, 2011 at 7:30 am by Rwandrall.)
First, in no way, shape or form do i force people to behave a certain way. I merely state my reasons for thinking some behaviors are harmful. That's all i do. So saying "you think we SHOULD" or "CANT be honest". You can do whatever you want, but i am perfectly in my right to disagree with your actions.
Now, reverendjeremiah, most Christians are not insane god-freaks that actually follow what the Bible says. Hell most don't know shit about their religion except 1. Jesus was a cool dude, 2. Commandements (kindda), 3. If you're good, you go to Heaven. That's about it. Even Hell is a very blurry concept for most. Maybe it's different in America, but i can tell you that in Europe where i live, and South-East Asia where i used to live, that is how things are.
Now with your two weapons, i don't think that this is our main tools. Mocking, when badly executed, is a main reason why this stereotype of atheists persists, and again we need to make people see that we are not douchebags if we want them to listen to us.
Finally, it is perfectly fine even to mock their beliefs and even if i find it unproductive i do not condemn it in any way. You can make fun of their beliefs all you want. What i object to is mainly blanket generalizations, and ad hominem attacks.
Now, reverendjeremiah, most Christians are not insane god-freaks that actually follow what the Bible says. Hell most don't know shit about their religion except 1. Jesus was a cool dude, 2. Commandements (kindda), 3. If you're good, you go to Heaven. That's about it. Even Hell is a very blurry concept for most. Maybe it's different in America, but i can tell you that in Europe where i live, and South-East Asia where i used to live, that is how things are.
Now with your two weapons, i don't think that this is our main tools. Mocking, when badly executed, is a main reason why this stereotype of atheists persists, and again we need to make people see that we are not douchebags if we want them to listen to us.
Finally, it is perfectly fine even to mock their beliefs and even if i find it unproductive i do not condemn it in any way. You can make fun of their beliefs all you want. What i object to is mainly blanket generalizations, and ad hominem attacks.
