The Atheist Obsession with Insulting Christians

[Catholic_Lady]

Ok ya'll, I get that you guys don't agree with the way Randy presents himself and his views around here, but this is just getting painful to watch. Ganging up on someone and calling them nasty names is never warranted, imho. A few of these posts are just getting to the point of being character assassination. This is a real person here, with a wife and kids, and other loved ones. Let's not forget that.

Uhhh... Randy started the thread we're currently in called "The Atheist Obsession With Insulting Christians".

How can you net see that, a. it's flamebait, and b. it's calling atheists nasty?

What could you possibly expect would happen in this scenario? And what does his personal life have to do with anything? every one of us has a personal life.

Like I said, I think it makes a good point and I have explained why I think that. I didn't see where it's calling atheists nasty.

I know sometimes it's easy for most people to forget it's a human behind the screen name, which probably explains all the horrible things being said to/about Randy.  And that's why I said this is a real person with loved ones.

[Longhorn]

Uh....Does it explain all the horrible things said BY Randy, that incite the responses he gets?

And you don't see how the OP is calling atheists angry assholes? Come on.

[Catholic_Lady]

Uh....Does it explain all the horrible things said BY Randy, that incite the responses he gets?

And you don't see how the OP is calling atheists angry assholes? Come on.

I already addressed this.

[Longhorn]

Great. Where?

[TheRocketSurgeon]

I think the real problem has finally dawned on me...this isn't a forum for discussing Christianity.

You're right. You're absolutely right. This isn't  a forum for discussing Christianity.

Congratulations, Randy, you finally got one right!

This is a forum for atheists to gather, learn about each other, socialize, point out interesting things to one another, joke with one another, and discuss all sorts of topics (the dominant religions of the world being one of those).

It's only your arrogance and self-centeredness that tells you it should be for discussing your  religion.

We atheists tend to work toward being open toward people who differ in opinion, and thus we welcome theists here in a way that is not, repeat not,  reciprocated by the theists, who almost universally treat us like shit wherever they hold dominant social control. The internet is one of the first times in all of history where we are relatively free to speak our minds openly, aside from private gatherings in homes (ironically akin to Christianity, in its early years). This is our free space, for the first time since the spread of Christianity and its repressions 1700 years ago.

And yet, you invade our sanctum, you abuse our hospitality, and then you try to play the victim card  when we don't welcome your self-righteous OneTrueFaith™ proselytization with open arms. 

This is our house. Polite guests are welcome, regardless of their personal opinions. But the moment you start to tread on us, the moment you start to think you are superior to us, or need not respect us, you can expect a shitstorm of hostile rhetoric coming back your way. And you will deserve every fleck of it.

[Whateverist]

A real person with loved ones who wants to paint atheists on an atheist forums with a broad brush as rude.

Frankly given that his sole purpose is to promote his church he is lucky to be tolerated here. We don't let people promote tupperware here. People who don't come to interact* are misusing the forums.

*Oh, and a sales pitch doesn't count as interacting.

[Losty]

@CL-The name of the thread is "The Atheist Obsession with Insulting Christians". It does not make a good point at all. It looks at the behavior of a few people and attributes it to all of us. That you would say it's a good point is insulting to us.

[MTL]

by the way, did you find this:



....afterwards?

Sure did! 


Thanks! 

Alright good

[Whateverist]

This is a forum for atheists to gather, learn about each other, socialize, point out interesting things to one another, joke with one another, and discuss all sorts of topics (the dominant religions of the world being one of those).

It's only your arrogance and self-centeredness that tells you it should be for discussing your  religion.

We atheists tend to work toward being open toward people who differ in opinion, and thus we welcome theists here in a way that is not, repeat not,  reciprocated by the theists, who almost universally treat us like shit wherever they hold dominant social control.

Strictly speaking the part I bolded isn't correct. AF.org bills itself as a place where people of all beliefs may have discussions. I don't like to think of it as exclusionary. But the coin of the realm is discussion, and one trick ponies who want to promote their brand are not tolerated. Personally I don't care if Randy stays or goes. I won't be bothered any more since he is the first person I've put on ignore in years.

[TheRocketSurgeon]

This is a forum for atheists to gather, learn about each other, socialize, point out interesting things to one another, joke with one another, and discuss all sorts of topics (the dominant religions of the world being one of those).

It's only your arrogance and self-centeredness that tells you it should be for discussing your  religion.

We atheists tend to work toward being open toward people who differ in opinion, and thus we welcome theists here in a way that is not, repeat not,  reciprocated by the theists, who almost universally treat us like shit wherever they hold dominant social control.

Strictly speaking the part I bolded isn't correct.  AF.org bills itself as a place where people of all beliefs may have discussions.  I don't like to think of it as exclusionary.  But the coin of the realm is discussion, and one trick ponies who want to promote their brand are not tolerated.  Personally I don't care if Randy stays or goes.  He is the first person I've put on ignore in years.

I'm sorry, apparently I mistakenly read Atheist Forums at the top of the screen.

We do welcome people of all beliefs, and we do welcome discussions. It's my favorite thing.

But this is not, repeat not, quote, "a forum for discussing Christianity". It's just a favorite and common topic.