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Blecht

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112. This occurred to me, too

Reply to leftyohiolib (Reply #12)

Wed Sep 5, 2012, 06:30 PM

Sep 2012

But it might be hard to get any coherent response when somebody is ranting and raving about brainwashing.

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Why do certain people hate atheists? [View all] Philosoraptor Sep 2012 OP

Fear of being exposed as a nutter. Scuba Sep 2012 #1

...or, maybe they don't like people who call them "nutters"... Union Scribe Sep 2012 #23

Well, there's that. cordelia Sep 2012 #33

If the shoe fits... Odin2005 Sep 2012 #55

The divisiveness is not obvious at all. NCTraveler Sep 2012 #39

Gee, you have made the argument for why some people may not like some atheists. cbayer Sep 2012 #103

Well, they need someone to hate. nt nanabugg Sep 2012 #2

How very Christ-like Philosoraptor Sep 2012 #3

Why Does Anybody Hate Anybody? rbrnmw Sep 2012 #4

Hate is a normal emotion. ronnie624 Sep 2012 #70

"...lost my religion, deliberately, and have never been happier." KansDem Sep 2012 #5

The very thought that God might not exist is profoundly terrifying to them lunatica Sep 2012 #6

And they are afraid of death and fear that without their god, when they die, that will be it. RC Sep 2012 #44

Fear, the Foundation of Religion pokerfan Sep 2012 #114

They believe in an after-life and they will RebelOne Sep 2012 #93

they're afraid of being wrong angryjames Sep 2012 #7

Fear of God Philosoraptor Sep 2012 #8

Fear that we're going to piss off God and they'll go to Hell with the rest of us. no_hypocrisy Sep 2012 #9

Chewing gum in church is a damnable sin Philosoraptor Sep 2012 #10

As a former HS teacher, chewing gum anywhere is a sin. longship Sep 2012 #22

I used to think they just felt badly that I was going to roast in their hell. djean111 Sep 2012 #11

why didnt you ask your "friend" seems to me you had the perfect opportunity to get an answer to your leftyohiolib Sep 2012 #12

This occurred to me, too Blecht Sep 2012 #112

agreed but poster said "he eventually calmed down" that would have been the excellent time 2ask. nt leftyohiolib Sep 2012 #117

Because to those ones, you have actively rejected All That Is Good And Right... JHB Sep 2012 #13

Madelyn was definitely obnoxious Philosoraptor Sep 2012 #15

A portion are. They get noticed more. A portion of religious are obnoxious too... JHB Sep 2012 #36

Madelyn Murray O'Hare was "obnoxious" because she had to be Taverner Sep 2012 #84

No, she was obnoxious in ways she didn't "have" to be JHB Sep 2012 #98

But instead of "obnoxious" she'd be called "pious, god-fearing and always willing to share testimony Taverner Sep 2012 #102

Not by me, and since what we're talking about is my impression of her... JHB Sep 2012 #110

Oh yeah, what a shrew that Madelyn Murry O'Hair was (link to 1970 Donahue show below...) Luminous Animal Sep 2012 #116

What drives me crazy are the... Odin2005 Sep 2012 #14

"If it'll make you more comfortable, I can try to be more of a jerk." JHB Sep 2012 #43

Because we're mean so we deserve it. Iggo Sep 2012 #16

probiably same reasons that people hate anyone or anything different from themselves loli phabay Sep 2012 #17

We disagree Philosoraptor Sep 2012 #18

I am a Christian and feel the same as you. joeglow3 Sep 2012 #31

Really, you've met atheists who freak out, yell and say it's impossible when you say you're Xian? dmallind Sep 2012 #37

I have met atheists who are condescending, insulting and rude, yes. joeglow3 Sep 2012 #42

I am an atheist...live in an area of the Country where religion isn't a prerequisite and... Tikki Sep 2012 #64

To the Atheist haters, Atheism creates the possibility that their faith may be for naught MrScorpio Sep 2012 #19

The diff is atheists don't want to throw Christians into death camps Philosoraptor Sep 2012 #21

So you know christians that want to throw atheists into death camps? cbayer Sep 2012 #104

they confuse G-d and country Bad Thoughts Sep 2012 #20

Because certain atheists hate others. NCTraveler Sep 2012 #24

Yep, we started it. Iggo Sep 2012 #26

Didn't mean that. But you are understood that before your replied. NCTraveler Sep 2012 #34

"Why do certain people hate atheists?" "Because certain atheists hate others." Iggo Sep 2012 #67

I inferred the meaning as that 'hate' is a human construct, LanternWaste Sep 2012 #82

Maybe it's jealousy? Javaman Sep 2012 #25

Knock Knock: Who's there? Your friendly atheist! Philosoraptor Sep 2012 #27

if you'll excuse the expression . . . amen. ellenfl Sep 2012 #90

Why do certain people hate women, racial minorities and gay people?. whathehell Sep 2012 #28

Because, for some reason, liberalhistorian Sep 2012 #29

I'm curious. cleanhippie Sep 2012 #56

It is an ecumenical, very liberal, progressive, liberalhistorian Sep 2012 #60

Sounds like heaven on earth. cleanhippie Sep 2012 #71

Yes, it is, indeed, very inclusive; liberalhistorian Sep 2012 #72

I did not want you to apologize for that. cleanhippie Sep 2012 #73

I thank you also, liberalhistorian Sep 2012 #76

IMO, they define atheism as another religion because they can't wrap their head around not believing jeff47 Sep 2012 #88

That's an interesting point, liberalhistorian Sep 2012 #89

Im not atheist, im spiritual/agnostic but i completely relate to you darkangel218 Sep 2012 #30

What is a spiritual/agnostic? cleanhippie Sep 2012 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Sep 2012 #94

So you are an agnostic theist. cleanhippie Sep 2012 #95

This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Sep 2012 #97

Great idea. Let me know when you do. cleanhippie Sep 2012 #100

Many southern Christian sects use fear to motivate their flocks. porphyrian Sep 2012 #32

Gee, if you yourself held ignorant hate toward gay people and also changed.... Bluenorthwest Sep 2012 #35

I grew up I guess. Philosoraptor Sep 2012 #38

So in others, it is a thing to wail about, but in you 'I just grew up'? Bluenorthwest Sep 2012 #45

If I can change, anyone can Philosoraptor Sep 2012 #47

So then why are you asking this question. As I said, you being the same as your pal, you already Bluenorthwest Sep 2012 #51

Once I was blind, but now I see Philosoraptor Sep 2012 #52

Again you avoid the questions I am putting to you.... Bluenorthwest Sep 2012 #63

excellent points Beringia Sep 2012 #79

Well we can always hope that you continue to grow up and give up your anti-theist bias as well. cbayer Sep 2012 #108

Agree and asked him a similar question down thread. cbayer Sep 2012 #109

Because we have already accepted the truth.. 99Forever Sep 2012 #40

I think some cannot accept the possibility of BadgerKid Sep 2012 #41

They've invested a lot of time and effort in buying into irrationality and "faith" Arugula Latte Sep 2012 #46

I do not hate atheists DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #48

Nope, I don't hate them either. HappyMe Sep 2012 #54

Because you are fine and happy, which disproves what they have been told ehrnst Sep 2012 #49

I think some view atheism as not a passive personal belief but KurtNYC Sep 2012 #50

Can't handle being told their emperor has no clothes on point Sep 2012 #53

K&R For irrational fear and jealousy. Egalitarian Thug Sep 2012 #58

Because they have been taught to do so (n/t) Tom Ripley Sep 2012 #59

ask an agnostic hfojvt Sep 2012 #61

I really relate Brainstormy Sep 2012 #62

I think it's because everyone, no matter how religious, has their doubts. Marr Sep 2012 #65

Your friend will not like the next generation much. LittlestStar Sep 2012 #66

"I confess that I too held prejudice and fear of homosexuals, cbayer Sep 2012 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2012 #69

I would say it's a threat to them treestar Sep 2012 #74

Afraid you'll sprout horns and breathe fire? Generic Other Sep 2012 #75

Because many atheists, like many believers, are obnoxious about it. Bake Sep 2012 #77

"many" Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #81

You hit the nail on the head joeglow3 Sep 2012 #85

Agreed Kelvin Mace Sep 2012 #96

People who post on a message board tend to be outspoken ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2012 #106

Look no further than this thread and you will see it. cbayer Sep 2012 #107

Insecurity about their own faith. backscatter712 Sep 2012 #78

They fear facts Politicalboi Sep 2012 #80

Because they know we're right Taverner Sep 2012 #83

They "know people are inherently evil, and need God and God's law to control them." ieoeja Sep 2012 #86

I had a similar experience with a family member. She was always madmom Sep 2012 #87

Strong reactions in this situation usually mean they feel threatened... mom2threegirls Sep 2012 #91

It's funny you mentioned gay people. BeeBee Sep 2012 #92

Religion, like many other things, is a competitive team sport.... Moonwalk Sep 2012 #99

The entire Abrahamic dogma is based in fear of "the other" LadyHawkAZ Sep 2012 #101

Maybe it's because we atheists don't have any songs to sing on Sundays. Initech Sep 2012 #105

I find it interesting that your friend thought YOU'D been brainwashed. Blecht Sep 2012 #111

Heck, I was MARRIED to an atheist derby378 Sep 2012 #113

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