I am definitely an active atheist. When I have an opportunity to challenge religion, and when it is a good thing to do, because someone is harming himself or someone else with it, I do seize it. I don't do this in a childish way, mocking them, but I like to just talk to that person, ask questions, and encourage that person to be more curious about the world. Seldom do I actively mock a person's religion in front of him, I only do this when a religious person crosses my personal boundaries, e.g. when they evangelize to me, without showing any respect. Even then I like to end the conversation in a friendlier way.
So, when I challenge religion, I do it with a person. I realize that a person's religion is a very sensitive part of someone and I don't want to hurt people when it is not needed. Close friends who are christian will never have problems with me challenging their religion unasked, I only do this when they have the need to talk about it, and then my main priority is to respect them, not to convince them.
So, when I challenge religion, I do it with a person. I realize that a person's religion is a very sensitive part of someone and I don't want to hurt people when it is not needed. Close friends who are christian will never have problems with me challenging their religion unasked, I only do this when they have the need to talk about it, and then my main priority is to respect them, not to convince them.
