Posted on May 16, 2015
Why do some people feel the need to be openly antagonistic to Christians?
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Why is it that there are people out there who feel it's their duty to abuse others verbally? I'm asking this in the context of people specifically going on the offensive because they are atheist (think Richard Dawkins, only more abusive), and the other person claims a faith, usually Christianity.
I mean, I know people who have NO beliefs in common with mine, but we can have philosophical discussions all day long without any animosity. Then there's the rather witty and very intelligent people that, once they discover a person is a Christian, flip a switch and become a shark in a feeding frenzy...
I can respect your lack of faith, even though it saddens me. I only ask that you respect mine.
***Editing Note: On 21 May 2015, I removed the tag "Politics." As the OP, I don't intend this question as an antagonistic one nor do I intend it as a political one. I am simply attempting to gain insight into the motivation behind behavior that I have personally witnessed.
I mean, I know people who have NO beliefs in common with mine, but we can have philosophical discussions all day long without any animosity. Then there's the rather witty and very intelligent people that, once they discover a person is a Christian, flip a switch and become a shark in a feeding frenzy...
I can respect your lack of faith, even though it saddens me. I only ask that you respect mine.
***Editing Note: On 21 May 2015, I removed the tag "Politics." As the OP, I don't intend this question as an antagonistic one nor do I intend it as a political one. I am simply attempting to gain insight into the motivation behind behavior that I have personally witnessed.
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It is a definite two way street and I respect everyones personal choice whether to believe in a higher power or not. There are folks on both sides of the debate that take it way way to far. Case in point the guy who was calling for criminal charges against the AF general who credited his faith for his success. That guy (not the general) in my opinion is a nut job. Not for being an aethist but for what he was demanding.
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I wasn't aware this was a problem. My only guess can be that Christians make up the largest percentage of religious individuals in the military. Call it a test of faith if someone questions it. I'm not Christian, but if someone tested my beliefs I don't think I'd get all that upset about it. They're my beliefs. 1) What difference does it make to them? I'm not going to agree with everything anyone in the world believes. 2) They're mine. I'm just going to respect that person's right to believe in their own things. If it's to not be Christian/Jewish/Buddhist/etc. then that's their prerogative.
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What i wish all people could understand is that there is no definitive, factual proof that validates the experiences one has chosen to interpret as spiritual. Therefore, if someone believes in something, let them. If someone does not believe in something, also let them. No one should get sad or hurt or offended by the interpretations one decides to make, but everyone should be aware that what they individually experience is just that - an individual experience; and does not validate or disprove anything.
I for example, have decided to invest in christianity. But I understand that I cannot prove or share the individual experiences have or do not have. I think that is the most reasonable and practical approach, and everyone should jump on board with that approach lol.
I for example, have decided to invest in christianity. But I understand that I cannot prove or share the individual experiences have or do not have. I think that is the most reasonable and practical approach, and everyone should jump on board with that approach lol.
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1LT Nick Kidwell
It's not intended to be drama, and is well within the norms of the dialogue on RallyPoint.
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MSgt (Join to see)
Watch the ansers and the dialog here vs Facebook. Topics here do not have to be Military specific, but this one does involve military.
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