Where do you get that he's a christian or a fucktard, Phil? I don't get that at all. Atheism does have a defense, whether it needs one or not. It sounds to me like he is just coming in here with a serious question, and has been nothing but polite thus far.
As for the OP- assuming that you're genuine,
That's a rough situation. I think it's super cool of you to think for yourself and not be afraid to own who you are. In a town like that, especially, it takes guts to do that.
When you're young adult, life sucks because you don't have much control over your own life and, on top of all that, being super mature for your age is the most difficult. You have serious thoughts that wouldn't be taken seriously no matter what they were, especially ones that many find disagreeable. It's not right, but unfortunately, that's how it often is.
Atheism is so inflammatory because people of faith have weak faith. When someones beliefs/lack of beliefs counter their own, they feel attacked, naturally. Any adult who would look down on you for your personal opinions is wrong to do so, and should do what they can to help defend you from bullies- no matter what.
You don't pay any of those fools any attention. Get through school with the best grades and the best attitude possible. Get the hell out of there and go kick ass in some more awesome part of the world. Success is the best revenge. Keep your head up. There's no point in arguing with them, and you don't have to discuss your personal disbelief with everyone. I know that can be hard to do, especially when stupid shit flies out of people's pie holes, but you could always hold it in.. then you could come rant about it here... and rant at anonymous internet theists.
Welcome to the forums.
As for the OP- assuming that you're genuine,
That's a rough situation. I think it's super cool of you to think for yourself and not be afraid to own who you are. In a town like that, especially, it takes guts to do that.
When you're young adult, life sucks because you don't have much control over your own life and, on top of all that, being super mature for your age is the most difficult. You have serious thoughts that wouldn't be taken seriously no matter what they were, especially ones that many find disagreeable. It's not right, but unfortunately, that's how it often is.
Atheism is so inflammatory because people of faith have weak faith. When someones beliefs/lack of beliefs counter their own, they feel attacked, naturally. Any adult who would look down on you for your personal opinions is wrong to do so, and should do what they can to help defend you from bullies- no matter what.
You don't pay any of those fools any attention. Get through school with the best grades and the best attitude possible. Get the hell out of there and go kick ass in some more awesome part of the world. Success is the best revenge. Keep your head up. There's no point in arguing with them, and you don't have to discuss your personal disbelief with everyone. I know that can be hard to do, especially when stupid shit flies out of people's pie holes, but you could always hold it in.. then you could come rant about it here... and rant at anonymous internet theists.
Welcome to the forums. 42
