Why do atheists post on the Religion forum?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

Is your purpose jumping down the throats of atheists? and what do you mean, you're "guessing OP is the atheist (singular)"?

I'm OP and have been mainly listening and sometimes agreeing with other atheists. I'm not nearly as knowledgeable as some of the posters here. Interesting conversation, though.

I do notice that the discussion seems to be exclusively about atheism vs Christianity - with little or no mention of other religions, or even different Christian denominations. Given that different denominations of Christianity used to fight bitterly, it makes me hopeful for a future when religious people leave atheists alone. Remember the Catholics vs the Protestants? Then the different forms of Protestantism disagreeing vehemently and splitting off from each other?

Such religious differences are barely mentioned on DCUM

Have you lived abroad? In other countries (mainly Western Europe/Australia/NZ), the nones are the majority and people are put off by religious displays by politicians, leaders, sports people, entertainers and everyday citizens.

People in the US may not be aware how religion infiltrates life to a greater degree than elsewhere e.g. prayers, blessings, attitudes, judgments. Atheists do notice more.

This is not true at all through much of Africa, Asia, and South America where Christianity and religion in general are very much on the rise. It’s a very western view that claims to be well informed and cosmopolitan and ironically shows just how ignorant you are about the rest of the world.

I'm afraid that it shows what a poor reader you are. pp mentions only Western Europe/Australia/NZ.

The implication was that I am a world traveler and religion is dying all over the world. Precisely the opposite is true.

So now you can read minds? And people, i.e., atheists, look bad?? shame on you. and "precisely the opposite" is NOT true.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

If you're not sure why, then you are not paying attention, maybe on purpose. It's been explained over and over again.

Religion is causing the rights of people to be curtailed and denied.It is a cancer on society. If you are part of the religious community - even if you are politically against the individual issues - your tacit approval makes you part of the problem.

It can't be explained any more explicitly or brutally than that.

Now we see the crux of the issue: “Christianity won’t approve of my immoral behavior.”

For the atheist, their sexual urges and anything else they want to do is #1. Religion restrains these animal urges, confining them within marriage.

This makes them mad.

Religion shames adultery and homosexuality because they tear down and diminish society, not build it up. Adultery is the main cause of divorce. It yanks the rug from out under children leaving them hurt and confused with a high probability of becoming sexually promiscuous and abusing alcohol/drugs later on.

Religion restrains this behavior, saying it is wrong. The atheist shakes his fist like a snotty child, “You are not the boss of me!”

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

If you're not sure why, then you are not paying attention, maybe on purpose. It's been explained over and over again.

Religion is causing the rights of people to be curtailed and denied.It is a cancer on society. If you are part of the religious community - even if you are politically against the individual issues - your tacit approval makes you part of the problem.

It can't be explained any more explicitly or brutally than that.

Now we see the crux of the issue: “Christianity won’t approve of my immoral behavior.”

For the atheist, their sexual urges and anything else they want to do is #1. Religion restrains these animal urges, confining them within marriage.

This makes them mad.

Religion shames adultery and homosexuality because they tear down and diminish society, not build it up. Adultery is the main cause of divorce. It yanks the rug from out under children leaving them hurt and confused with a high probability of becoming sexually promiscuous and abusing alcohol/drugs later on.

Religion restrains this behavior, saying it is wrong. The atheist shakes his fist like a snotty child, “You are not the boss of me!”

Is this comedy?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

If you're not sure why, then you are not paying attention, maybe on purpose. It's been explained over and over again.

Religion is causing the rights of people to be curtailed and denied.It is a cancer on society. If you are part of the religious community - even if you are politically against the individual issues - your tacit approval makes you part of the problem.

It can't be explained any more explicitly or brutally than that.

Now we see the crux of the issue: “Christianity won’t approve of my immoral behavior.”

For the atheist, their sexual urges and anything else they want to do is #1. Religion restrains these animal urges, confining them within marriage.

This makes them mad.

Religion shames adultery and homosexuality because they tear down and diminish society, not build it up. Adultery is the main cause of divorce. It yanks the rug from out under children leaving them hurt and confused with a high probability of becoming sexually promiscuous and abusing alcohol/drugs later on.

Religion restrains this behavior, saying it is wrong. The atheist shakes his fist like a snotty child, “You are not the boss of me!”

Did priests get your memo?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

If you're not sure why, then you are not paying attention, maybe on purpose. It's been explained over and over again.

Religion is causing the rights of people to be curtailed and denied.It is a cancer on society. If you are part of the religious community - even if you are politically against the individual issues - your tacit approval makes you part of the problem.

It can't be explained any more explicitly or brutally than that.

Now we see the crux of the issue: “Christianity won’t approve of my immoral behavior.”

For the atheist, their sexual urges and anything else they want to do is #1. Religion restrains these animal urges, confining them within marriage.

This makes them mad.

Religion shames adultery and homosexuality because they tear down and diminish society, not build it up. Adultery is the main cause of divorce. It yanks the rug from out under children leaving them hurt and confused with a high probability of becoming sexually promiscuous and abusing alcohol/drugs later on.

Religion restrains this behavior, saying it is wrong. The atheist shakes his fist like a snotty child, “You are not the boss of me!”

Is this comedy?

Sure sounds like it -- presenting all atheists are acting the same, ridiculous way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

If you're not sure why, then you are not paying attention, maybe on purpose. It's been explained over and over again.

Religion is causing the rights of people to be curtailed and denied.It is a cancer on society. If you are part of the religious community - even if you are politically against the individual issues - your tacit approval makes you part of the problem.

It can't be explained any more explicitly or brutally than that.

Now we see the crux of the issue: “Christianity won’t approve of my immoral behavior.”

For the atheist, their sexual urges and anything else they want to do is #1. Religion restrains these animal urges, confining them within marriage.

This makes them mad.

Religion shames adultery and homosexuality because they tear down and diminish society, not build it up. Adultery is the main cause of divorce. It yanks the rug from out under children leaving them hurt and confused with a high probability of becoming sexually promiscuous and abusing alcohol/drugs later on.

Religion restrains this behavior, saying it is wrong. The atheist shakes his fist like a snotty child, “You are not the boss of me!”

I'm glad I don't know you IRL. You sound crazy.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

If you're not sure why, then you are not paying attention, maybe on purpose. It's been explained over and over again.

Religion is causing the rights of people to be curtailed and denied.It is a cancer on society. If you are part of the religious community - even if you are politically against the individual issues - your tacit approval makes you part of the problem.

It can't be explained any more explicitly or brutally than that.

Now we see the crux of the issue: “Christianity won’t approve of my immoral behavior.”

For the atheist, their sexual urges and anything else they want to do is #1. Religion restrains these animal urges, confining them within marriage.

This makes them mad.

Religion shames adultery and homosexuality because they tear down and diminish society, not build it up. Adultery is the main cause of divorce. It yanks the rug from out under children leaving them hurt and confused with a high probability of becoming sexually promiscuous and abusing alcohol/drugs later on.

Religion restrains this behavior, saying it is wrong. The atheist shakes his fist like a snotty child, “You are not the boss of me!”

Is this comedy?

I hope so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

If you're not sure why, then you are not paying attention, maybe on purpose. It's been explained over and over again.

Religion is causing the rights of people to be curtailed and denied.It is a cancer on society. If you are part of the religious community - even if you are politically against the individual issues - your tacit approval makes you part of the problem.

It can't be explained any more explicitly or brutally than that.

Now we see the crux of the issue: “Christianity won’t approve of my immoral behavior.”

For the atheist, their sexual urges and anything else they want to do is #1. Religion restrains these animal urges, confining them within marriage.

This makes them mad.

Religion shames adultery and homosexuality because they tear down and diminish society, not build it up. Adultery is the main cause of divorce. It yanks the rug from out under children leaving them hurt and confused with a high probability of becoming sexually promiscuous and abusing alcohol/drugs later on.

Religion restrains this behavior, saying it is wrong. The atheist shakes his fist like a snotty child, “You are not the boss of me!”

I'm glad I don't know you IRL. You sound crazy.

Very much so! There are a lot of projections in that post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

If you're not sure why, then you are not paying attention, maybe on purpose. It's been explained over and over again.

Religion is causing the rights of people to be curtailed and denied.It is a cancer on society. If you are part of the religious community - even if you are politically against the individual issues - your tacit approval makes you part of the problem.

It can't be explained any more explicitly or brutally than that.

Now we see the crux of the issue: “Christianity won’t approve of my immoral behavior.”

For the atheist, their sexual urges and anything else they want to do is #1. Religion restrains these animal urges, confining them within marriage.

This makes them mad.

Religion shames adultery and homosexuality because they tear down and diminish society, not build it up. Adultery is the main cause of divorce. It yanks the rug from out under children leaving them hurt and confused with a high probability of becoming sexually promiscuous and abusing alcohol/drugs later on.

Religion restrains this behavior, saying it is wrong. The atheist shakes his fist like a snotty child, “You are not the boss of me!”

Did priests get your memo?

Apparently not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

There is at least one atheist poster with a very distinct writing style who has been spending hours in this thread alone. I wonder if they are spiraling in a mental health episode.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

If you're not sure why, then you are not paying attention, maybe on purpose. It's been explained over and over again.

Religion is causing the rights of people to be curtailed and denied. It is a cancer on society. If you are part of the religious community - even if you are politically against the individual issues - your tacit approval makes you part of the problem.

It can't be explained any more explicitly or brutally than that.

And posting on an internet forum is the best way to defend people's rights...how?

Who said it was the best way?

But it is a way to make people realize things they didn't - or claimed not to - before.

As we just demonstrated with you.

Hun, the only thing you are demonstrating is that you have too much time to post on the internet. Emotionally laden rants about your feelings are not persuasive.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

If you're not sure why, then you are not paying attention, maybe on purpose. It's been explained over and over again.

Religion is causing the rights of people to be curtailed and denied. It is a cancer on society. If you are part of the religious community - even if you are politically against the individual issues - your tacit approval makes you part of the problem.

It can't be explained any more explicitly or brutally than that.

And posting on an internet forum is the best way to defend people's rights...how?

Who said it was the best way?

But it is a way to make people realize things they didn't - or claimed not to - before.

As we just demonstrated with you.

Hun, the only thing you are demonstrating is that you have too much time to post on the internet. Emotionally laden rants about your feelings are not persuasive.

The parade of ad hominem continues. One can only assume that it is because you can't respond on the merits.

No worries, it does not bother me and puts you in the light you claim.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

There is at least one atheist poster with a very distinct writing style who has been spending hours in this thread alone. I wonder if they are spiraling in a mental health episode.

That’s cute coming from someone who believes in sky daddys.

Millions of people want “Christians” to stop forcing their religion on everyone else. People are rightfully upset by this.

You’re going to hear A LOT more about it as they push their bassackwards, Bible-thumping agenda over the next few years. Buckle up.

DP.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

There is at least one atheist poster with a very distinct writing style who has been spending hours in this thread alone. I wonder if they are spiraling in a mental health episode.

Don't worry about them. Think of your own possible mental health episode.

Believing in God is still the default position in the US, so you're safe in that respect, and whether or not you voted for the guy who was elected to be our next president, you can certainly thank a lot of religious people for electing him.

And to think -- he's an atheist!

How do I know? -- I don't, but I've never put the question to an atheist who disagreed with me, although reluctantly, after some thought.

It forces us to acknowledge that all atheists are not good people. Why should they be? Believers are not all good people, despite the fact that they have lists of rules to follow, supposedly set forth by their various gods.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given how sleepy the religion forum was for a while until recently, I'm guessing OP is the atheist (singular). Not sure why it brings OP so much joy to jump down the throats of theists regularly, but I guess we all have to find our purpose in life somewhere.

If you're not sure why, then you are not paying attention, maybe on purpose. It's been explained over and over again.

Religion is causing the rights of people to be curtailed and denied.It is a cancer on society. If you are part of the religious community - even if you are politically against the individual issues - your tacit approval makes you part of the problem.

It can't be explained any more explicitly or brutally than that.

Now we see the crux of the issue: “Christianity won’t approve of my immoral behavior.”

For the atheist, their sexual urges and anything else they want to do is #1. Religion restrains these animal urges, confining them within marriage.

This makes them mad.

Religion shames adultery and homosexuality because they tear down and diminish society, not build it up. Adultery is the main cause of divorce. It yanks the rug from out under children leaving them hurt and confused with a high probability of becoming sexually promiscuous and abusing alcohol/drugs later on.

Religion restrains this behavior, saying it is wrong. The atheist shakes his fist like a snotty child, “You are not the boss of me!”

PP, you poor, sad being. If this is your worldview, what a miserable life you must have.