Why We are Mad At You by an Atheist

[longship]

86. I think we basically agree on some things

But the problem, which you yourself point out, is that theists and atheists generally talk past each other. But that doesn't have to be. Who made the rules that that's the way it has to be?

If there is no meeting of the minds then it is all of our faults. I have great respect for the many theists in my life. I think that they return that respect.

I chose my words fairly carefully in my post. It was an attempt at a dialog between theists and atheists. Now you are apparently saying that I claimed that atheists wanted to rid the world of religion, which, if you read my post again, is precisely what I did not say. Rather, I was countering the somewhat inevitable argument from conservatives that it is what atheists desire. I would have thought that you would have discerned my intent. Apparently not. I apologize for not explicitly spelling it out.

I disagree with you that liberal theists will not ally with atheists. They already are. But sticking ones fingers in ones ears and claiming it can't happen does not help. Instead, although I take a rather strong atheist stand I always try to reach out to others on these forums whether they believe or not. Mostly, I would say that there are many here who have helped me understand my own philosophy, some of whom are theists.

Thx for the response.