So it's ok for some people to express their beliefs but not others? Gods and religions are a load of balony. They're the refuge of the ignorant. They are the opiate of the masses. They comfort but they do not enlighten. They are all based on superstitious nonsense, and should be taken no more seriously, or treated with any more respect, than a belief in wizards and fairies. They have caused more suffering, torture, death and intolerance than any other delusion known to man. For all these reasons, and many orthers, I'm an atheist - and I'm proud of it.
And I have as much right to express my belief as someone who champions their pro-religious beliefs. My beliefs may seem offensive and distasteful to some, but I find pro-religious sentiments equally offensive and distasteful.
And I have as much right to express my belief as someone who champions their pro-religious beliefs. My beliefs may seem offensive and distasteful to some, but I find pro-religious sentiments equally offensive and distasteful.
I thought I might have overstepped the mark by saying "consider not posting". You're entirely right.
I guess what I should have said was "don't attack someone on a personal level if you don't agree with their view". I think it's acceptable to say "I don't agree with you because [bah blah logical argument]" but not "your view is stupid".
Belief in a god is not necessarily a personality defect. I used to think it was, and sometimes it is (whether it be cause or effect, I wouldn't know), but not always.