I like theists being here. It would be nice if we had a wider variety of theists, perhaps some Buddhists or Pagans.
In real life, most of my friends and family believe in god so I don't dislike theists generally but I really don't like to discuss religion with my loved ones. Religion can be a contentious subject and sometimes it can be hard to explain why I am an atheist in a way that won't offend my friends. People sometimes see rejection of their religion as equivalent to rejecting them. When I told my little brother that I doubted god existed, he got mad at me and stopped talking to me for a day. Luckily, the silent treatment didn't last long but it made me wary about discussing religion with friends.
I like debating online because you can step away from the computer if the subject is making you mad. To me, that means a little more emotional control.
The only theists on this forum that I ever strongly disliked was Pious Paladin and she turned out to be a fraud.
In real life, most of my friends and family believe in god so I don't dislike theists generally but I really don't like to discuss religion with my loved ones. Religion can be a contentious subject and sometimes it can be hard to explain why I am an atheist in a way that won't offend my friends. People sometimes see rejection of their religion as equivalent to rejecting them. When I told my little brother that I doubted god existed, he got mad at me and stopped talking to me for a day. Luckily, the silent treatment didn't last long but it made me wary about discussing religion with friends.
I like debating online because you can step away from the computer if the subject is making you mad. To me, that means a little more emotional control.
The only theists on this forum that I ever strongly disliked was Pious Paladin and she turned out to be a fraud.