Maybe the biggest reason why atheists seem "bitter" to theists is because there are too many theists out there who think it's their prerogative to impose barbaric, superstitious nonsense on others, by use of threats, discriminatory behaviour and, in some cases, extreme violence. When someone wants you to do something or believe something against your will, they most likely will lie to you. If there were only one thousand Christians on this whole planet, for example, you'd think they were all either insane, intentionally deceitful, or incredibly backward. But when one billion people participate in such a dogmatic belief system, it's somehow suddenly okay and worthy of utmost respect? Absolutely not.
Most theists are wonderful people, and most atheists are wonderful people too. There are also terrible theists and terrible atheists. I have respect for many theists. But you, a theist, should not expect me to respect your religion when it has resulted in the brutal torture and killings of thousands, possibly millions of people, and then threaten me when I point out why I don't.
Most theists are wonderful people, and most atheists are wonderful people too. There are also terrible theists and terrible atheists. I have respect for many theists. But you, a theist, should not expect me to respect your religion when it has resulted in the brutal torture and killings of thousands, possibly millions of people, and then threaten me when I point out why I don't.
"Faith is the excuse people give when they have no evidence."
- Matt Dillahunty.
- Matt Dillahunty.
