It's a trap!

[SeekerOfKnowledge]

Seriously, this thread is a trap.


I joined this forum becuase I googled it and it seemed like a better alternative to the other (seemingly more hostile) atheist websites.



I would like to discuss several topics here and get feedback. This is mostly just because my faith (haha) in humanity keeps getting shot down time and time again.


If it's not Christians and their hate rant then it's Islam, Judaism (spell check?) and atheism.


I've simply come to the conclusion that stupid runs in all families. Which is funny because I've found a lot of atheist who claim that they are smarter than religious people. This turns out to be incorrect a lot more often than you think.

I'd like to start off with stating the obvious:

Not all Christians are stupid.

Not all Atheists are smart.


Now that that's been established we can get to the base of the issue.

Why all of the hate? I understand it's a part of humanity. Not everyone is perfect. But for a leading belief in atheism to be that they are smarter than Christians they certainly don't act like it.
I understand this is subjective. But I also know I'm going to get a lot of the people that fall under this catagory respinding to this thread. Which is what I'm hoping for.

Tell me:

Why do you dislike religion? (or state if you're indifferant with an example of your indifferance)


How did you come to believe (or not) in your current deity?

What has been your worst experience with Christians?

What has been your most pleasant experience with Christians?


FYI, my spelling and grammar are not top notch. I apologize in advance for the atrocity. (Yes, I know it's spelt wrong. No, I'm not spell checking right now because I'm too lazy)

Don't know what you base some of your facts on, but I don't think Atheist all claim to be clever. Now to your questions:
How did you come to believe (or not) in your current deity?
Talking snakes, virgins that bear children and dead men walk. Enough said right there.
What has been your worst experience with Christians?
My family and community. In in the area I live, there is no room for anything else.
What has been your most pleasant experience with Christians?
Christmas.

I read your post about that. It's nice to have close family to talk to about that stuff, huh? Everyone in my family is either Christian or in a Christian cult based on newage beliefs.


I'm not stating facts so much as personal experience. It is a fact that I've seen just as many atheist with a superiority complex as Christians. But of course I can't prove this so you'll either have to trust me (not holding my breath) or dismiss it. A superiority complex is common amongst all humans and not dependant on religion or lack thereof. Just saying so no one flames me >.>