| Are you tired of religious people trying to shove their beliefs down your throat? |
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Are you tired of religious people trying to shove their beliefs down your throat?
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Asked 4 years ago
by PerryA  United States |
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I do find those most adamant about prostelatizing to be sad folks, so insecure about their faith that they just HAVE to get you to agree with their theology or you are the devil herself. One would think that a quiet confidence in one's beliefs would be a calming influence in one's life. I find it amusingly ironic when christians expect everyone to participate in public prayer, for example. This is a fundamental practice of Islam (5 times a day), the very religion most christians loath. Yet many of these christians insist that my children be forced to join in public prayer while in school or risk being ostracized. Oh, how they would scream in fury should their children be forced to face East and pray a Muslim prayer in public. Hypocritical, isn't it?
I don't think you have ever heard of any Christian insisting thatg others join them in public prayer. Can you cite any instance where this happen. I do read accusations by people like yourself who criticize Christians and Christianity at every opportunity. You are so hating of anything Christian it has turned you into a bitter and hateful individual. I may just pray for you, but I certainly won't ask anyone to join in.
Well said. The mere fact that one is religious bothers this person. I don't care what he believes, or doesn't, believe in.
Tolerance allows EVEN religious people to have their faith. (remember that.)
Religion is sort of like freedom. The concept of "freedom" gives you the right to do what you will as long as it does not impose on or impair the rights of others. Similarly, you have the right to practice the religion of your choice as long as that practice does not impose on or impair the religious choices and practices of others. Go ahead and be as religious as you want to be, I'm fine with that - but don't expect me to listen to it, don't expect me to take part in it, and do not attempt to convert me. The same goes for my children. If you want prayer in school then send your child to a private religious school, not a public school.
Yes, I can (see below). In Texas, it has repeatedly been an issue where those in authority (politicians/teachers/principles/student leaders) attempt to require the reading of christian prayers over PA systems at public school events. Do you really profess to not know of these occurrences? Do you seriously doubt that Jewish or Muslim or Atheist children would be intimidated or even ostracized should they not actively participate? Its one thing for a believer to bow one's head in the lunch room and pray to his/her god. Its quite another to expect everyone to repeat the Lord's Prayer following the Pledge of Allegiance in a public school. What color IS the sky in your universe, MikeHend?
BTW: I do not hate christians (or any theologists). I was raised by confident, self-assured Christians who practiced tolerance. I certainly am not bitter! However, I do strenuously oppose those who suggest that I am less of a patriot or loyal American because I'm not a christian, as several have done on this site. Feel free to practice your faith. I fought for your right to do so as a soldier. Please don't force your faith on me however and I'd appreciate you reciprocating a defense of my right not to believe.
http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=15209
http://archives.cnn.com/2000/LAW/06/19/scotus.schoolprayer.01/index.html
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june00/prayerdecision.html
I have looked up your references. The first applies to the Texas Governor wanting to allow (not mandate) prayer in public schools and would make it a campaign issue. The next two are the same subject which is that the U.S. Supreme had ruled that prayers over the loud speaker and student initiated prayers at public events were not permissible. The key point is that such prayer was to be allowed. Not mandated and there never has been a requirement for non-Christians or anyone else to participate.
I find that belief amazingly naive. Grade school children can't make the subtle distinction between what is allowed and what is mandated when the authorities they interact with each day lead certain behaviors. This poll has long ended and the majority have spoken. Lets move on.
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[1 point] 4 years ago by deleted user ReplyAgreed, but it seems that the easiest way to defend a religious standpoint is to attack the intelligence of those who oppose it. I've seen this happen in any number of questions on this site. It's the "anyone who agrees with me is intelligent while all who oppose me are ignorant idiots" defense.
I agree both with answer "Yes,etc." as well as with the "atheist" answer, but I think I will vote for y.
I have no issue with the Christian's praying as long as we then say the prayer or chants of the other religions presents.
No, enjoy it!
I have no problem with you worshiping your God/Jesus/Mohammad/Buddha/Flying Spaghetti Monster ... just don't push your beliefs on me. I believe its every persons right to believe what they want to, but what grinds my gears is when you stop me on the street to tell me how your God is better than mine and hand me a pamphlet to prove it.
The pejorative wording of this question might make for an interesting comment thread, but will not yield good poll results.