Believe in whatever you want to, I do not see why anyone would care. It is your life, live it. Everybody has the right to believe as they choose. There is no reason to be upset at anyone for choosing to believe in something that you do not. Most of my friends and family are christians, I do not hold it against them and likewise they do not hold my beliefs against me, though they can be judgmental at times, I just ignore that.
@Unus Nemo that’s exactly the point. i was in an IRC group for about two months where i thought we were friends, but they started mocking God and every religion. they are all atheists, adn when I tried to stand up for my beliefs, they turned around and made fun of me, too. they called me weak and idiot. it’s crazy that after two months of friendship, they would act like that. Wow! i don't have any problem if they don't believe in god. then why can't they recpect what i believe??
I respect you, not what you believe. Just like you have every right to not respect what I believe, as long as you respect me. There is a huge difference there. Though, yes I get what you are saying. I have left a lot of atheist groups because they felt a need to disrespect other people because they believed differently than they do.
This often happens with those recently turning to atheism after some bad experiences with religion, spiritualism however you want to label it. To feel secure they attack that which caused them pain and harm. It happens a lot. Most outgrow that phase quickly. Some never will. The best thing to do when you see people disrespecting other people for their beliefs is to just leave, and not go back. It will never be a healthy place. I have been an atheist for many decades now and do not feel a need to attack people who believe differently to make myself feel more secure in my own beliefs. This is an issue we have with both atheist and
I respect you, not what you believe. Just like you have every right to not respect what I believe, as long as you respect me. There is a huge difference there. Though, yes I get what you are saying. I have left a lot of atheist groups because they felt a need to disrespect other people because they believed differently than they do.
This often happens with those recently turning to atheism after some bad experiences with religion, spiritualism however you want to label it. To feel secure they attack that which caused them pain and harm. It happens a lot. Most outgrow that phase quickly. Some never will. The best thing to do when you see people disrespecting other people for their beliefs is to just leave, and not go back. It will never be a healthy place. I have been an atheist for many decades now and do not feel a need to attack people who believe differently to make myself feel more secure in my own beliefs. This is an issue we have with both atheist and theists.
I have experienced the same from groups of theists (people who believe in a god creator that takes an active role in their creation). It goes both ways. When I get attacked by a group of theists I just let it roll off my back (and this happens often) as I do not respect their opinion, their words cannot hurt me.
I get it, you thought they were friends, that is how you looked at them. They did not return the sentiment. That hurts. Sorry you had to experience that. I wish you peace and a quick recovery. You are still my friend, and I am not going to turn my back on you no matter what you believe in. I am a humanitarian first and for most. I believe in people. I believe we can be great together. We need to look at those things that unite us rather than divide us. Especially in these trying times.
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Believe in whatever you want to, I do not see why anyone would care. It is your life, live it. Everybody has the right to believe as they choose. There is no reason to be upset at anyone for choosing to believe in something that you do not. Most of my friends and family are christians, I do not hold it against them and likewise they do not hold my beliefs against me, though they can be judgmental at times, I just ignore that.
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I respect you, not what you believe. Just like you have every right to not respect what I believe, as long as you respect me. There is a huge difference there. Though, yes I get what you are saying. I have left a lot of atheist groups because they felt a need to disrespect other people because they believed differently than they do.
This often happens with those recently turning to atheism after some bad experiences with religion, spiritualism however you want to label it. To feel secure they attack that which caused them pain and harm. It happens a lot. Most outgrow that phase quickly. Some never will. The best thing to do when you see people disrespecting other people for their beliefs is to just leave, and not go back. It will never be a healthy place. I have been an atheist for many decades now and do not feel a need to attack people who believe differently to make myself feel more secure in my own beliefs. This is an issue we have with both atheist and
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I respect you, not what you believe. Just like you have every right to not respect what I believe, as long as you respect me. There is a huge difference there. Though, yes I get what you are saying. I have left a lot of atheist groups because they felt a need to disrespect other people because they believed differently than they do.
This often happens with those recently turning to atheism after some bad experiences with religion, spiritualism however you want to label it. To feel secure they attack that which caused them pain and harm. It happens a lot. Most outgrow that phase quickly. Some never will. The best thing to do when you see people disrespecting other people for their beliefs is to just leave, and not go back. It will never be a healthy place. I have been an atheist for many decades now and do not feel a need to attack people who believe differently to make myself feel more secure in my own beliefs. This is an issue we have with both atheist and theists.
I have experienced the same from groups of theists (people who believe in a god creator that takes an active role in their creation). It goes both ways. When I get attacked by a group of theists I just let it roll off my back (and this happens often) as I do not respect their opinion, their words cannot hurt me.
I get it, you thought they were friends, that is how you looked at them. They did not return the sentiment. That hurts. Sorry you had to experience that. I wish you peace and a quick recovery. You are still my friend, and I am not going to turn my back on you no matter what you believe in. I am a humanitarian first and for most. I believe in people. I believe we can be great together. We need to look at those things that unite us rather than divide us. Especially in these trying times.