How I lost my faith (x post with Atheists Agnostics)

[cbayer]

14. I don't consider it a false equivalency at all, nor do I expect

anyone to hold the same views I do.

What I do expect is that others will allow me and everyone else to define themselves in the way that makes most sense to them.

I don't try to talk theists or atheists out of their position. What I argue for is allowing each to define themselves.

I respect your position as an atheist. I have absolutely no wish to try and talk you into being anything else. It threatens me not at all, nor does it speak to me.

So, I will reiterate what you have said here. Why not just let people simply declare what they believe or do not believe. But I will add, why not just let people take the position that they do not know and do not expect to know.

The OP brought this here for discussion. Why do you think that my asking a question about something I see as very similar is met with such hostility and resistance?

And why do you suppose it becomes so personal?