Why...................

[PMyers]

What if they want you to lol?

Believe me, if it came down to a choice between loling, or having it shoved in my face, I'd start laughing like my life depended on it :lol:

 

[borntobnude]

I try not to criticise any body's imaginary friend as long as they dont criticise mine !!!

and I am glad i an not the only Pastafarian on this forum

 

[Megzz]

I try not to talk about things I dont know about,

So do I - I only wish others took this approach!

 

[Jungletrans]

Religon

:shock:

 

[Jeffa]

I do not care if god created the world or the big bang theory and evolution rule. Do not care in the slightest. why should anyone care if they believe one way or the other? Get over it both paties, we live we die, what happens to us afterwards is your own belief. until then pull your head in and respect each others theories without belittle ones belief. You want facts? Not going to happen people on both sides, get over it. Move on and live and let live. We wonder why there is so much racisim and hatred in the world!

 

[Tildy]

The truth is that all theories have holes otherwise there would be no argument. So whatever theory you subscribe to, you are not going to have conclusive proof that you are correct, ergo, there really isnt any point in arguing the issue. So we may as well just chill out with our own beliefs and accept that not everyone is going to think the way we do.

 

[Australis]

I have observed that the non believers seem to be more vocal in being sarcastic in their terms towards those who may have a religious belief.

Im the first to admit (without a lick of shame) im guilty of such behavior but im not sure i agree that "non believers" are necessarily more vocal and i certainly make no apology. I feel "believers" are just far more sensitive and uncomfortable with having their world view challenged in any shape or form.


Its not like the "non believers" are getting about saying if you don't accept our world view we will take you down into the depths of our cellars and torture you for eternity.
Yet this is the kinda nasty threat held over the heads of the non believers.. even on threads here on APS... so a few sarcastic comments or images from non believers really doesn't seem all that bad at all.

 

[littlemay]

This is all well and good, but i think the reason that some people get fired up is because many are not content with keeping their beliefs to themselves. Some people would have their beliefs legislated and imposed upon others, regardless of what these people believe themselves. Not trying to begin any sort of argument, this is just why i believe people get so worked up over issues involving religion.

 

[Goth-Girl]

Well said grannieannie, Couldn't agree with you more..mutual respect not painful and makes everyone happy..Talking about posts how do you do it?? I don't mean replying as I am doing now but actually post stuff as I have many questions and don't know how to post them and yes I am Blonde..lol..Cloe..

 

[Heelssss]

So do I - I only wish others took this approach!

ditto

 

[grannieannie]

I try not to criticise any body's imaginary friend as long as they dont criticise mine !!!

and I am glad i an not the only Pastafarian on this forum

WHY.... do you refer to someones belief in God as their..... imaginary friend ?? What you have said is just illustrating my point....

 

[Elapidae1]

WHY.... do you refer to someones belief in God as their..... imaginary friend ?? What you have said is just illustrating my point....

Because with so much proof to the contrary one can only describe religion as imaginary.

 

[grannieannie]

Those who don't believe in a form of God believe totally in what they believe....and that's fine. Those who believe in a God, don't think they have an.... IMAGINARY FRIEND .... that is an insult to them and what they believe. No one here who is a believer, from my observation, has called a non believer anything derogeratory...however...I have seen where non believers have referred to God believers as having an....imaginary friend, which I think is disrespectful. That was the point I was making in my original post, and I was simply asking that these derogatory statements not be made, because few people here state what...if any...their beliefs are, and so I think we should all be a little more sensitive.
How we deal with religion or non religion in our daily lives is something different and does not come into this forum....I am purely stating what I have observed here. I rest my case....and you are free to agree or disagree with me. I try to be sensitive and respect you all....

 

[Elapidae1]

Also I think you were trolling by starting this thread

 

[grannieannie]

I will state quite honestly and sincerely in public....I do not troll, I have never trolled and I never will.

 

[Elapidae1]

Very funny comedy

Bill Cosby Noah

 

[Megzz]

Why does anyone care what someone sitting behind a computer in some other part of Australia (or the world) thinks about their religion or any other matter? If its mentioned on a forum, its gonna be discussed and you're gonna get varying opinions because thats the whole point of online forums. Nothing should be taken personally.

 

[grannieannie]

Why does anyone care what someone sitting behind a computer in some other part of Australia (or the world) thinks about their religion or any other matter? If its mentioned on a forum, its gonna be discussed and you're gonna get varying opinions because thats the whole point of online forums. Nothing should be taken personally.

You may indeed be right Megzz....I didn't think that my simple request would get so complicated...I was just trying to suggest that people be a bit more sensitive and kind to each other....but we are all different....

 

[-Peter]

If you use your beliefs to bolster an arguement then its up for comment.

 

[PMyers]

You may indeed be right Megzz....I didn't think that my simple request would get so complicated...I was just trying to suggest that people be a bit more sensitive and kind to each other....but we are all different....

I have seen enough of your posts and comments to know that you certainly did not start this thread to incite any kind of argument. Unfortunately, you mentioned the "R" word, and the very nature of "belief" and "faith" means that it can never be discussed in an open forum without one side evetually insulting the other.