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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think it's dumb; I just don't believe.  To me, it's akin to believing in Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy.  I haven't "wrestled with it" and it doesn't bother me.  It also doesn't bother me if others believe.  To each their own.[/quote]

100% agree. I just don't believe, I don't know why. It doesn't bother me what other people believe in. I don't talk about religion with other people anyway.[/quote]

If only more believers were like these two non-believers.

Instead, in our society, religious believers often assume that others are believers and talk about their belief as if it’s real and universal and even feel it’s OK (sometimes even required by God) to try to convert nonbelievers.

Some religious people will openly tell people who aren’t religious that they’re going to hell or are praying for their conversion.  This behavior is condoned, even encouraged, by their religion and is socially acceptable.

I think society would be better off if people spoke openly about their religious beliefs or lack of beliefs in much the same way they talk about other life choices.
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Do you have problems moving about as an adult in society?

If someone tries to “convert” you, say “I am not interested!”

If someone tells you you are “going to hell,” say whatever and remove yourself from their presence further. (Are you the poster told in childhood you were “going to hell” by an aunt? She was a jerk, forget her, seek therapy and quit posting about it every day/week/month/year here.

If people say they are “praying for you,” legally, you can’t stop them. They mean well. It’s best to tell them no thanks, or just say thanks and don’t worry about it. Also, the care allowed to pray for who and what they wish.

You are too involved and worried about other people. Focus on yourself. People are legally allowed to do these things, and morally. You have to learn to function in this world. You are not going to eradicate religion or prayer because you don’t like it. [/quote]

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