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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do some atheists dislike non-atheists? Why do some of them not respect others’ beliefs and call them names based on their beliefs? Why do they use words like indoctrination to insult other people?

What do you think?[/quote]

Atheists are often unhappy when religions try to push their rules onto others.

I think unfortunately, indoctrination is a very accurate word to use. [/quote]

DP. You think that. You are 100% entitled to your opinion. Others may agree.

And I may disagree. Others may agree with me.

So...I'm not sure either opinion is all that useful. But you're welcome to yours.[/quote]

Indoctrination is not an insult. It is an accurate and factual use of the word.

Indoctrinate means to teach to accept a set of beliefs uncritically = the Catholic Church spent centuries opposing critical analysis: only the church had the authority to interpret scripture (affirmed by Council of Trent); discouraged translating the Bible into vernacular languages, which was often banned in areas; condemned people for trying to create translations; and preyed on the illiteracy of the masses by controlling through sermons and teachings what the Bible was supposed to mean.

There are plenty of modern evangelical churches that still attempt to push their congregations into unquestioning belief. [/quote]

Only someone being disingenuous would deny that many people on this forum, incl the PP above, use “indoctrination” perjoratively.

Some religions demand uncritical acceptance. Others don’t.

Many believe “an unexamined faith is not worth having.”[/quote]

Which post do you believe is being pejorative? Also, even if it were, what is wrong with someone expressing their contempt or disapproval? [/quote]

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