I can understand and empathize with all of these. The proselytizing and turn/burn methods are very off putting. I can honestly say, I don't shy away from the fact I'm a Christian, in any private/public forum. I don't make it a point to make others aware of it when it's not organically part of conversation. For example when I'm speaking at conferences for my job, I don't start by letting people know I'm a follower of Christ. It's irrelevant. Further, when I DO mention that I'm a Christian and there are others in the group who are agnostic or atheist, I have NEVER had an atheist try to deconvert me lol. Or tell me I'm an idiot. The only thing I've EVER had them say to me is "I used to believe in God" and we usually have a good discussion if they are up for discussing (which I find they are).
I just don't know if it's the asynchronous communication style of the forums or the typical people being more brave behind a keyboard stereotype, I just see a lot of negative remarks towards theists. Trying to determine if there's something there...
I just don't know if it's the asynchronous communication style of the forums or the typical people being more brave behind a keyboard stereotype, I just see a lot of negative remarks towards theists. Trying to determine if there's something there...
We are not made happy by what we acquire but by what we appreciate.
