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Originally Posted by Xaccers
There is the Athiest's golden rule:
Don't do to others what you don't want them to do to you
(somewhat more respectful than the christians golden rule of do unto others as you would have them do unto you) 1
Personally, I try and treat people with the respect that they deserve, which of course changes with their actions. 2
Someone for instance who is able to enter into a theological discussion without mentioning:
the usual suspects
waaaah the athiests are bashing me
religion is the cause of all wars
the bible's totally made up
will get plenty of respect from me (ie Towney) where as I'm sure someone who tells you that it's tough luck that your family should die at the command of their god wouldn't get much respect from you. 3
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1 isnt that the same? nobody wants themselves harmed im confused lol
2 I have no problem with that and act the same pretty much
3 the only time I think that actually happens in the bible is n the Book of Job but I could well be wrong and Job did get rewarded for his trials and it wasn't God who actually did the damage at that time
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Originally Posted by Xaccers
Believers belittle non-believers all the time as well.
Just look at the patronising statement quoted by Cobby.
Lets not forget the creationists either, nor the Jehovah's witnesses who I experienced Elders encouraging followers to mistreat non-believers who refuse to convert.
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That congregation is totally different to my experience of that religion. I used to be one remember used to do the door knocking and have first hand experience of that religion. I would not lie to you or anyone about it but I never witnessed anything even remotely like it
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Originally Posted by Cobbydaler
I'm not belittling believers, I just find it offensive that someone is telling me a hidden God is active in my life.
Believers don't necessarily hold the moral high ground...
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The God I believe in looks out for you and those who do not have faith am I patronising you for thinking that or do I have a faith in a loving God??