What Is It....

[cupid04]

What is it about atheists that they would spend so much time, attention, and energy refuting something that they don't believe exists?

[birdie1971]

Beckersjay - “... I have better things to do with my life than jump to your bidding and constantly respond to your repetitive questions and comments... This is really my last word on this subject however many provocative and derogatory responses are posted by the usual suspects...”

We all may have better things to do with our lives but please don't forget that it was you who chose to commit your thoughts and opinions to AB. No one forced you. Now, having been challenged to back up your assertions and ideas, you're hot-footing it away from any discussion about them. You seem to think that people who take an opposing view to you are, “hellbent on imposing [their] opinions on everyone” when all that is happening is that you're being asked to further explain your position on the subject you have voluntarily chosen to write about.

If you can't explain yourself adequately or simply chose not to do so then just say. Falsely claiming that 'militant atheists' or possibly 'the usual suspects' have effectively forced you to leave the discussion just makes you look foolish and dishonest.

[naomi24]

Strange how when asked whether or not such things as the church’s stance on birth control, female circumcision, child marriage, female subjugation, and the abuse of child education are acceptable the religious touchily attempt to elevate themselves to lofty heights giving the impression that they’re far too busy and important to address such trivialities. Sorry to be awkward (no, I’m not), but as human beings, the faithful must know that all of that is cruel and absolutely wrong. If any of those things emanated from a cause other than religion, the just would, quite rightly, object in the strongest terms – but the faithful are well aware that religion is responsible and therefore they close a conveniently blind eye to the suffering caused. What is it? Pull up the ladder, Jack – I’m alright!? Apart from Keyplus, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a religious person on these pages criticise another religion –– and I commend him for that because, even though he is wrong to condone most of the practices I’ve mentioned, at least he has the courage of his convictions which is more than can be said for the Christian contingent. So much for Christian love.

[RATTER15]

Well said birdie and Naomi, I take a back seat on many of these discussions as you two say everything I want to say and say it so much better than I ever could, it is also great reading! Keep it up :-)