Yeah, I'm rather pissed off at religious people right now. I was referred to today as a "Christian in denial". I am sure I looked at the guy for a moment like he was nuts, so he quickly explained that it is impossible for someone to honestly believe there is no god. So obviously my stubborn insistence shows how I am angry at god. Like an alcoholic in denial I am denying this problem, and cannot be brought to a better place until I can admit I have a problem. I have never wanted to punch someone so badly... not ever.
The sheer arrogance just totally pissed me off. First, that you can possibly attest to what others believe. Second, that you assume I am in denial of YOUR god, despite how many religions are in the world. WTF.
I put up both hands, like warding off the demons of stupidity and said "what evs, dude". Now to most this is not an invitation to an "open exchange of ideas", but his guy proceeded to follow me, explaining how he has helped many people like me to put aside our anger with our creator and find a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which is what we all need to be happy in life.
Now why do Christians seem to think that atheists are unhappy?
I'm not. I actually enjoy my life, when I don't have to deal with douche-y parking attendants that is.
It seems my bumper sticker may be off my car if I have to endure people trying to save me. *shudder*
I put up both hands, like warding off the demons of stupidity and said "what evs, dude". Now to most this is not an invitation to an "open exchange of ideas", but his guy proceeded to follow me, explaining how he has helped many people like me to put aside our anger with our creator and find a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which is what we all need to be happy in life.
Now why do Christians seem to think that atheists are unhappy?I'm not. I actually enjoy my life, when I don't have to deal with douche-y parking attendants that is.
It seems my bumper sticker may be off my car if I have to endure people trying to save me. *shudder*
I think everyone should respect other people's beliefs and not knock them. I don't believe in judging someone for what they believe.
ReplyDeleteVery honest and open post Jamie:)
Wow, yeah, that *is* very arrogant. Debating with some bible-thumpers is like debating with a wall: There's no budging them in their beliefs or that saving your soul really isn't necessary. It's completely pointless to talk to a lot of them. That said, I don't think all believers are bible-thumpers, it's just that they're so loud!
ReplyDeleteNever heard that denial crap before, surprised you didn't clock him
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that's the first time I've heard that one! It's frustrating, but I guess it's pointless to argue with a zealot.
ReplyDeleteI'll never understand why anyone gives a shit about anyone else's faith based belief system (or non-beliefs). It always strikes me as odd that people who have such a strong belief in God, the bestower of, ya know, FREEWILL will go to such obnoxious lengths to keep others from exercising it. It seems pretty ballsy to behave as if *you* know better than God, no?
ReplyDeleteThat's a new one on me, i personally think he's the one in denial but I'm impressed you handled it so well. I know wouldn't have :-)
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