Karis Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 PS Global warming cannot be attributed to me. Yeah it can. You keep leaving the oven on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaphoria Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 How do atheists impose their views on others? That seems a bit weird. I've never had an atheist impose their views on me. There isn't a vocal atheist movement telling everyone not to believe in god or they won't go to heaven. I would certainly never tell anyone - ever - what to believe in. In fact, I'd never tell anyone how to live their life, or judge another for the way they live. Isn't that a much healthier way to live your life? Well, they wouldn't say that, would they? But they can be quite vocal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karis Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Well, they wouldn't say that, would they? It was a joke! My basic point was that I've never had an atheist even bothered about my spirituality or personal viewpoint... Not once. They're almost exclusively non committal about the whole thing. You might get an ironic eyebrow raise, but that's as far as it goes. But they can be quite vocal. Well, I'm of a certain age, and I've never EVER been talked at or down to by an atheist. However, the devout, countless times. Judged: Tick Frowned Upon: Tick Insulted: Tick Excluded: Tick I could go on and on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaphoria Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Well, I'm of a certain age, and I've never EVER been talked at or down to by an atheist. However, the devout, countless times. Judged: Tick Frowned Upon: Tick Insulted: Tick Excluded: Tick I could go on and on... That's a shame. If it happens again-just say, or think 'let he without sin, cast the first stone'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karis Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 That's a shame. If it happens again-just say, or think 'let he without sin, cast the first stone'. *shudders* I've spent my life trying to avoid petty retribution and guilt and greed and jealousy. Why would I want anyone - ever - to be casting the first stone? It's simply not a healthy way to live your life (second time I've said that in as many posts). We should be aspiring to rise above such petty things not seeking comfort that it's the word of an omniscient deity (and therefore an acceptable way to life your life). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaphoria Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 *shudders* I've spent my life trying to avoid petty retribution and guilt and greed and jealousy. Why would I want anyone - ever - to be casting the first stone? It's simply not a healthy way to live your life (second time I've said that in as many posts). How do you understand the quote I mentioned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karis Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 How do you understand the quote I mentioned? Well, it's pretty self explanatory, really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaphoria Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Well, it's pretty self explanatory, really! Well, no reason to let them bother you then. Perhaps you hadn't done anything wrong in the first place, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaphoria Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 It was a joke! My basic point was that I've never had an atheist even bothered about my spirituality or personal viewpoint... Not once. They're almost exclusively non committal about the whole thing. You might get an ironic eyebrow raise, but that's as far as it goes. What is your spirituality and personal viewpoint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 How do atheists impose their views on others? That seems a bit weird. I've never had an atheist impose their views on me. There isn't a vocal atheist movement telling everyone not to believe in god or they won't go to heaven. I would certainly never tell anyone - ever - what to believe in. In fact, I'd never tell anyone how to live their life, or judge another for the way they live. Isn't that a much healthier way to live your life? Graham with an e is moving toward the edge of the planet ( he is 66 going on 67, given on earlier posts ) so it is important to get your mind in order ready for the big day when God says "Hi Graham with an e ",hmmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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