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No Patience For Out Spoken Believers
September 16, 2014 at 1:20 am
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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?
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?
Should I be kind and polite?
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.
I will shut down your beliefs faster than you can say "the power of Christ compels you."
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.
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RE: No Patience For Out Spoken Believers
September 16, 2014 at 1:26 am
No you shouldn't have to put up with any of that, but at the same time, they need not put up with what you believe, its a two way street, no matter who is right and who is wrong.
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RE: No Patience For Out Spoken Believers
September 16, 2014 at 1:33 am
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Please... have some cool water and relax
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RE: No Patience For Out Spoken Believers
September 16, 2014 at 1:35 am
Water ?....na, vodka, yea that's better.
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RE: No Patience For Out Spoken Believers
September 16, 2014 at 1:51 am
Why on earth would you even want to listen to one of those shits?
They don't handle outright disrespect very well. Tell them you don't give a shit about jesus.
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RE: No Patience For Out Spoken Believers
September 16, 2014 at 2:19 am
Who are you hanging out with Quantum? Ever consider new friends?
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RE: No Patience For Out Spoken Believers
September 16, 2014 at 2:21 am
If you are hanging out with quantum, how could you be lonely ??.
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RE: No Patience For Out Spoken Believers
September 16, 2014 at 4:29 am
Rhythm nailed it. If you feel that the people in your life are making you uncomfortable due to their religious beliefs, you might do well to make a serious attempt to widen your circle of friends. Secular societies/clubs can be found nearly anywhere. Look into it.
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RE: No Patience For Out Spoken Believers
September 16, 2014 at 5:37 am
(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?
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?
Should I be kind and polite?
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.
I will shut down your beliefs faster than you can say "the power of Christ compels you."
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.
Your not wrong at all. I find it very obnoxious that they insist on respect for their beliefs but don't do the same for others.
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RE: No Patience For Out Spoken Believers
September 16, 2014 at 9:41 am
(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?
Do they know you don't believe? Are these one-on-one conversations, or are they talking to each other while you're present?
If they know you don't believe and continue to say these things to you, it shows a fundamental lack of respect for you.
If they're talking to each other and you happen to be around, there's not a lot you can do about that. You can question the things they say if you feel like getting into that, but there's a difference between them talking about it around you and to you.
Either way, feel free to bring up how awesome science is.
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