(September 16, 2014 at 1:20 am)Quantum1Connect Wrote: Should I sit quietly and listen to a Christian who insistant on how good their life is because of Jesus when they won't give a second thought about reciprocating the same kindness when I wish to share the joys of disbelief?
It would probably be educational for them to discover their audience isn't entirely composed of Christians. Just remember everyone there will probably base their opinion of atheists on you.
(September 16, 2014 at 1:20 am)Quantum1Connect Wrote: Should I allow obnoxious, fundemental believers to vomit their nonsense on a regular bases all over me when I can't even mention how cool science is?
You can't!?
(September 16, 2014 at 1:20 am)Quantum1Connect Wrote: Should I be kind and polite?
This question should probably be directed at your mother. But in my opinion, you can be kind and polite without being a doormat.
(September 16, 2014 at 1:20 am)Quantum1Connect Wrote: Right now, I feel as though I have no patience or sympathy for the outspoken believer. I find it best to alienate them all from my life. I'm interested in open conversation, not listening to a Sunday morning sermon. I can keep my atheism to myself, if you can't keep Jesus to yourself, then I say good riddance to you.
Surely there's a middle ground between 'keeping your mouth shut' and 'alienate them all from my life'? Maybe you should just voice your concerns openly and the people not worth keeping in your life will alienate themselves.
(September 16, 2014 at 1:20 am)Quantum1Connect Wrote: I will shut down your beliefs faster than you can say "the power of Christ compels you."
That is an unlikely outcome.
(September 16, 2014 at 1:20 am)Quantum1Connect Wrote: Perhaps I'm wrong, but I'm tired of religion and would like to enjoy a day with a person who doesn't feel the need to save me. I just need to make more friends who are more interested in being human than being religious.
Check Meetup.com for an atheist group near you.
I'm not anti-Christian. I'm anti-stupid.
