See, when you say things that way, you are being respectful, not condescending.
From what I see, the main difference between Atheists and fundamentalists is that both try to reconcile what they learn of the world to the fundamentalist viewpoint (because that's what they've been fed). They cannot do this. The Atheist rejects the religion and embraces the world view; the fundamentalist rejects the world and changes his world view (via made up conspiracy theories, junk science, and outright lies) to match his beliefs.
The Bible has been used to justify the anti-gay agenda, bans on biracial marriage, treating women like third class citizens, segregation, slavery, and the Holocaust. (And to tell other Christians we aren't good enough)
Yes, we ALL pick and choose, but the fundamentalists will say they don't.
I read and interpret everything through the lens of Jesus, as Adam Hamilton says. That cliche WWJD (what would Jesus do?) means something to me.
The attitude this guy had was condescending. He repeatedly said he did not care what I believed, but kept telling me why it doesn't make sense. And he made sure I knew his beliefs.
That is not a conversation. That's a monologue. But I have stopped listening.
From what I see, the main difference between Atheists and fundamentalists is that both try to reconcile what they learn of the world to the fundamentalist viewpoint (because that's what they've been fed). They cannot do this. The Atheist rejects the religion and embraces the world view; the fundamentalist rejects the world and changes his world view (via made up conspiracy theories, junk science, and outright lies) to match his beliefs.
The Bible has been used to justify the anti-gay agenda, bans on biracial marriage, treating women like third class citizens, segregation, slavery, and the Holocaust. (And to tell other Christians we aren't good enough)
Yes, we ALL pick and choose, but the fundamentalists will say they don't.
I read and interpret everything through the lens of Jesus, as Adam Hamilton says. That cliche WWJD (what would Jesus do?) means something to me.
The attitude this guy had was condescending. He repeatedly said he did not care what I believed, but kept telling me why it doesn't make sense. And he made sure I knew his beliefs.
That is not a conversation. That's a monologue. But I have stopped listening.
Sunshine, flowers and rainbows to you!
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