Respecting Christian family and friends

[watchamadoodle]

The cure for intolerance is not intolerance. I usually just play along.

I've been playing along too. It's just getting harder for me.

Until 2 months ago, I was more of a seeker instead of an atheist, so it was easier to respect Christians. Now I feel an urge to smirk when Christians talk about their beliefs.

Of course smirking isn't good - especially when I am listening to family or friends. Listening and pretending to respect Christians is somewhat deceitful and that isn't any more respectful than smirking.

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I myself am not a fan of the fanatically religious. Or those who worship the art of worship/religion. Religion can be a double edged sword, in that it can bring people closer to God but at the same time religion can take people from Him.

Interesting. I wonder how many xtians share your point of view.

Sounds like what you are a fan of is your own interpretation of religion. That is the two edged sword. It divides those who are too rigid or lax from those who are just right. So it would seem not just man but your own ego is the measure of all things.

Of course, like every other xtian you would then go to the bible and grab a handful of scripture or two to prop up your point of view. Also interesting to note how every xtian who is not just right on the Drich scale does the exact same thing to prop of their errant perspectives.

I was having similar thoughts when I read Drich's post. At first I was confused since he seems to also be a very devoted Christian, but then I realized he must be criticizing other denominations.