Are we atheists just as bad as religious people?

[Eilonnwy]

Talking about beliefs is a tricky subject, and even it may be exciting and interesting to do so, not everyone shares your enthusiasm.

Certain people will take your comments different ways. For instance, my mother is a Catholic. She says she appreciates that I have never tried to convince her to be an atheist and at the same time we've discussed and debated religion. Some people can recognize a conversation is just a conversation and you don't have to convince each other at the end of the day. On the other hand some of my friends think I'm just as bad as a fundamentalist just because I like to discuss this stuff. So now I just don't talk about it and instead come to places like this to get my fill of it.

If someone is questioning their belief and wants to talk, be there for them. But if someone doesn't want to hear it, respect their wishes. It's a fine line to walk, and it's not always easy. I just know I don't want my friends trying to convince me of God, and even though that's not what I try to do, I know they perceive it that way and I back off because the friendship matters more.