Godhead... that is how most people live their lives in the real world. You don't think I walk around ridiculing religion in my every day life do you? What you see here is a bunch of atheists, in an atheist forum community, letting off a little steam, partaking in some discussions about religion, being engaged in philosophical debates, and so on. This is not the real world. I'm not sure what you expected to find here. This is one of the few atheist forums that welcomes theists so openly. Sure, we poke fun at each other, but the theists that stick around and become our friends are the ones that can take some ribbing and dish it out in turn. It's all in good fun (though it does get a bit heated at times, no biggie) and leads all of us to a better understanding of each other and, yes, gives each side some affirmation. It is, overall, very constructive.
The problem you have run into is that, unlike some of the other theists, you have not provided any reasons for your beliefs that we have not considered to be... well... silly. You have not shown that your beliefs are, in any way, rational, logical, or defensible. Our natural reaction to that is to dismiss them as... worthy of ridicule. How can you expect anyone to discuss your beliefs seriously, if you can't explain them as being anything more than something you dreamed up?
I don't know you at all. As far as I know, you are a great guy. You and I might even get along famously in real life. When I talk this way about your beliefs, that is all I'm talking about. I do think that your approach on the forums seems a little suspicious and carries the scent of ulterior motives, but that could be a misinterpretation of your motivations. You have certainly misinterpreted the motivations of others, so... we know that it's possible.
The problem you have run into is that, unlike some of the other theists, you have not provided any reasons for your beliefs that we have not considered to be... well... silly. You have not shown that your beliefs are, in any way, rational, logical, or defensible. Our natural reaction to that is to dismiss them as... worthy of ridicule. How can you expect anyone to discuss your beliefs seriously, if you can't explain them as being anything more than something you dreamed up?
I don't know you at all. As far as I know, you are a great guy. You and I might even get along famously in real life. When I talk this way about your beliefs, that is all I'm talking about. I do think that your approach on the forums seems a little suspicious and carries the scent of ulterior motives, but that could be a misinterpretation of your motivations. You have certainly misinterpreted the motivations of others, so... we know that it's possible.
