As an atheist I found that irritating
Atheism isn't about preaching or ramming your ideas down the throats of others, to me it's about saying "Hey I don't have to believe in religion, or God(s) to be a decent human being. So don't tell me I'm wrong if I reject religion in favour of science."
I have Christian and Muslim friends I'm not going to insult them by telling them they are wrong, but if they judge my actions by their values then I might have a go back. I think Atheists can co-exist with people of religion, as long as religion stays out of politics.
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maiden is filmed before a live studio audience, Sat 14 Jul 2012, 12:15,
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Two things I'd like to say
Religion is only relevant beyond politics where your countries government hasn't already resolved the problem in other more practical ways, so when folks from somewhat more backward countries move here and then carry on with their religious ways like they're still in their birth place it often gets conflicting.
And any religion where you have to hide your own natural born instinctive behaviours from yourself within your own head is going to seriously fuck you up, like if you have to hide your sex life from your religion, then you're in the wrong religion, surely.
Other than that, believe what you like, whatever gets you thru your day, but don't harshly judge others based upon it.
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..wil, Sat 14 Jul 2012, 12:46,
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I agree with that 100%
My James had his own beliefs. He believed in God but didn't believe in churches or organised religion. He'd say "God will hear your prayers, whether you go to church or not." and often quoted his father that he would only go to Church for "Hatchings, Matchings and Dispatchings" (said in a deep Devon accent) :D
He knew that I didn't believe in a God but he was fine with that, and I was fine with his own personal beliefs.
Intolerance is intolerance no matter how you call it.
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maiden is filmed before a live studio audience, Sat 14 Jul 2012, 13:12,
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Agreed back, and thank you for the phrase:
Hatchings, Matchings and Dispatchings, I love that and am appropriating it from now on, cheers! :D
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..wil, Sat 14 Jul 2012, 13:41,
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Hatches, Matches and Dispatches
is the slang term for the births, marriages and deaths section of your local newspaper. First time I've ever seen it applied to a church.
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First time I've ever heard it at all I think!
And judging by your name and sig you seem relevant to my interests! *eyes lasciviously whilst twirling moustache*
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..wil, Sat 14 Jul 2012, 14:37,
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I agree
But I also think religion should stay out of mainstream education too. That is the one that gets my goat.
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TheSundaeLunch I'm a fucking shrub, alright?, Sat 14 Jul 2012, 13:50,
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