That's an interesting question, I can't be entirely sure, but I don't think there is such a black and white trend, I think both sides are the same, just like any sect. There's good people and bad people every where.
I for one can admit that for the past four weeks I have been an asshole atheist. I have no excuse for it, but it is due to my inability to let go. I hold grudges. And as I left the Church, my parents and aunt treated me like shit...and it was during Thanksgiving and Christmas too. Then there are all the friends from church who had entirely abandoned my wife and I except for one woman who basically thinks Satan has got us. Then my birthday past and no one from the church contacted me or sent me a card like they usually do. Then there's all the shit in the new year of 2014 that happened between my Dad and I, and I've been holding a grudge. Then there was the year and I half of mental abuse by my church leader that led me to go to a mental hospital. Plus the fact that I've been lied to my whole life really pisses me off.
All these experiences and more have really taken a grip on me. I'm usually not as hostile or aggressive. I'm actually a huge push over but lately I had gotten fed up. There's no excuse for my recent hatred, but there is a reason to my douche baggy-ness, just like many other atheists.
But I would have to agree that a lot of us angry atheists can go the extra mile and be better than those believers that have hurt us. That is what I'm trying to do now. I'm placing myself in a position for full recovery, where I plan to return to my well tempered self and start doing some good in the world.
I for one can admit that for the past four weeks I have been an asshole atheist. I have no excuse for it, but it is due to my inability to let go. I hold grudges. And as I left the Church, my parents and aunt treated me like shit...and it was during Thanksgiving and Christmas too. Then there are all the friends from church who had entirely abandoned my wife and I except for one woman who basically thinks Satan has got us. Then my birthday past and no one from the church contacted me or sent me a card like they usually do. Then there's all the shit in the new year of 2014 that happened between my Dad and I, and I've been holding a grudge. Then there was the year and I half of mental abuse by my church leader that led me to go to a mental hospital. Plus the fact that I've been lied to my whole life really pisses me off.
All these experiences and more have really taken a grip on me. I'm usually not as hostile or aggressive. I'm actually a huge push over but lately I had gotten fed up. There's no excuse for my recent hatred, but there is a reason to my douche baggy-ness, just like many other atheists.
But I would have to agree that a lot of us angry atheists can go the extra mile and be better than those believers that have hurt us. That is what I'm trying to do now. I'm placing myself in a position for full recovery, where I plan to return to my well tempered self and start doing some good in the world.
"Just call me Bruce Wayne. I'd rather be Batman."
