Atheists

[Shell B]

They seem to feel victimised for their nonbeliefs.

I certainly don't. Sure, a shitload of theists have told me I am going to hell, that I'm evil, etc., but I don't feel victimized. If a person insults you, but it doesn't bother you at all, you hardly feel like a victim.

Maybe some of you live in a country or part of a country where not believing in god is seen as a big deal. However it's obviously not like that everywhere.

That's a damn shame.

Anger. I always sense a lot of anger among atheists on these forums, like a grudge. It's like there's a deep need to "get back" at all theists, for some imagined wrongdoing. I hve to say that it's not a particularly healthy attitue to have.

Haha, there's a lot of anger on every forum on the internet. People just like to freak out online. I don't think there is a need to get back at theists, there are several exasperating attempts to get through to theists. It's a habit we have.

Assumptions. Many atheists assume that a theist would want to preach and convert atheists, or that they feel superior.

I've been told by many Christians that the bible tells them to preach and convert theists, so it is a natural assumption.

Ironically atheists take on those traits themselves quite often.

I won't argue that. I find it hard to avoid pointing out what is irrational about a person's beliefs and trying to make them see reality for what it is.

Also there's often an assumption that when someone introduces themselves as a theist, that they'e a christian.

It happens.

I've read many posts addressed to me and others which mention "your bible" and other christian references, even before the person knows whether or not the theist is a christian. It's quite bizarre, and melodramatic.

Melodramatic: Characterized by being exaggerated, sensationalized, or overemotional. Nope, it's not melodramatic. It is a failed assumption. The end.

What you should realise is that not all theists hate you, and there's no need to be angry all the time and lash out, and that not all theists are christians, or want to preach at you, and that having all that anger inside you will only harm you.

I'm going to assume that you're not a psychiatrist and that the only reason you are trying to tell me that being angry at theists is going to hurt me is because you are trying to convert me.

The whole atheist V theist debate, when you look closely, is more often than not a disgruntled ex christain V christian debate, except that not everyone fits into either.

I don't think that is true, but there is no data to support either belief, so let's just say they are theist vs atheist debates and leave it at that.