Atheists & Agnostics

Curmudgeoness

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5. This is not uncommon.

Thu Mar 26, 2015, 01:22 PM

Mar 2015

Whether it is alternative woo, or one of the traditional religions, we all have had to hear about it---even from strangers sitting beside us on a plane or some other bizarre situation. And it is also true that most of these people are highly offended if someone counters with a different point of view.

What bothers me much more than the occasional stranger/near stranger who thinks that I care about their woo are the friends I have who insist on discussing these things with me, knowing that I find it all ridiculous. I guess that being the only atheist that they know, they feel the need to try to convince me of their beliefs because I cannot imagine that they start these conversations with everyone they meet.

And they always get offended when I roll my eyes or say "that's crazy".

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OK...here's the thing on "respecting" religious and other supernatural beliefs.... [View all] PassingFair Mar 2015 OP

It does go both ways... TreasonousBastard Mar 2015 #1

I can't imagine that situation even happening! PassingFair Mar 2015 #2

+1 F4lconF16 Mar 2015 #4

??? trotsky Mar 2015 #3

"Yeah we have to imagine that. Because it never fucking happens". whathehell Mar 2015 #7

Thank you for admitting the scenario described doesn't happen. trotsky Mar 2015 #8

LOL..You might want to try remedial reading, whathehell Mar 2015 #17

Yeah, you did. trotsky Mar 2015 #18

You've obviously never heard of edhopper Mar 2015 #39

I punched that in to the Google, and this was the first image hit: trotsky Mar 2015 #40

That is hilarious, edhopper Mar 2015 #44

It also needs to be in the wrist... trotsky Mar 2015 #45

It also assumes edhopper Mar 2015 #46

Oh snap! n/t trotsky Mar 2015 #83

You don't know what you are talking about. Curmudgeoness Mar 2015 #108

I'd get a mani/pedi there, for sure. PeaceNikki Mar 2015 #105

DU has a nail salon? Fumesucker Mar 2015 #11

I know, right? trotsky Mar 2015 #21

Conveniently located inside the A&A Group. Next to the elevator. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #47

Going down? Yes, thanks, with Mr. King... onager Mar 2015 #100

I've listened to the song ten times already. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #147

Missing the point....I like it here because I CAN say: PassingFair Mar 2015 #13

I can always make my own point. n/t whathehell Mar 2015 #16

I guess you can...just not usually in protected rooms. PassingFair Mar 2015 #19

Yeah this should be fun. trotsky Mar 2015 #20

Not here you can't EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2015 #61

Oh for fucks sake.. whathehell Mar 2015 #81

Providing a safe haven for one of the most disliked and disrespected groups is important LostOne4Ever Mar 2015 #82

You're making a bfd out of notthing.. whathehell Mar 2015 #84

You waltzed into a safe-haven and started the pissing, FYI. PeaceNikki Mar 2015 #103

Masterful. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #106

Actually, I didn't "barge" into anything but what I saw whathehell Mar 2015 #111

I might have believed you. But my skin is thin. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #115

Yeah..Uh huh..Whatever. whathehell Mar 2015 #124

there are no scare quotes around safe havens here Lordquinton Mar 2015 #118

Goodbye whathehell Mar 2015 #123

A 15k post user putting safe haven in scare quotes. Fascinating. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #126

Imagine how it would be received if one of us went into Interfaith or another believers zone... trotsky Mar 2015 #87

I get it.. whathehell Mar 2015 #88

Yet DU is nothing like real life. trotsky Mar 2015 #91

Aww.. whathehell Mar 2015 #129

The opposite of preach or proselytize is quiet and shy? Since when? AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #127

"I thought I asked you not to post in here." AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #92

Yep, doesn't matter what you do or say. trotsky Mar 2015 #95

Oh please, some of us have been banned from the interfaithy echo chamber for our MERE PRESENCE IS AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #90

I post about my disbelief quite a bit on DU, that's true. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #22

Imagine the horror... trotsky Mar 2015 #35

That's what I get for trying to be fair. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #96

To be fair, the Latest page does not discriminate. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #41

This is not uncommon. Curmudgeoness Mar 2015 #5

Yep, not just "woo"....goes for talking snakes and virgin births, and heaven too. nt PassingFair Mar 2015 #15

Also talking jack-asses FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #42

i lost a friend because she kept insisting i was mopinko Mar 2015 #6

I've stopped being silent central scrutinizer Mar 2015 #9

Interesting article, thanks. nt F4lconF16 Mar 2015 #10

Speaking out is how the tide is turned... PassingFair Mar 2015 #26

I just thank God that we Virgos don't believe in that crap! n/t Binkie The Clown Mar 2015 #12

LOL...nt PassingFair Mar 2015 #14

Yes. You were blessed. or blest. or something. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #23

Yup, you got an audible laugh with that one! FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #43

What whiners about DU "anti-theism" miss whatthehey Mar 2015 #24

What I always see missing in these types of thread TM99 Mar 2015 #25

I was perfectly happy listening to her point of view.... PassingFair Mar 2015 #27

In the middle of a very similar situation. onager Mar 2015 #28

You must have a cloak of invisibility... PassingFair Mar 2015 #29

Thanks for that visual.. asking that question in downtown Mecca. mountain grammy Mar 2015 #153

non acceptance of religious idiocy, even by expressing a different view Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #30

"militant" even....n/t PassingFair Mar 2015 #31

dogmatically fundamentalist Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #32

Could you define that for me, please? PassingFair Mar 2015 #33

sure: Warren Stupidity Mar 2015 #34

! PassingFair Mar 2015 #36

That should be the meme of the week. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #38

The really interesting theists in my life are happy to have the conversation. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #37

Well, there is your problem! Curmudgeoness Mar 2015 #112

It's the Pollyanna in me, I guess. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #114

Why didn't you express TM99 Mar 2015 #48

At least you don't have a problem with your self esteem. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #50

That poster has other problems. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #51

Well, as snarky as ever I see. TM99 Mar 2015 #52

That was a rollercoaster of a read Lordquinton Mar 2015 #78

I'm just hoping he doesn't send us a bill. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #119

I wonder what he has to say about passive-aggressiveness? trotsky Mar 2015 #99

How's this for hypocrisy?: beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #121

Yes, and certain psycho-scolds skepticscott Mar 2015 #130

Yep. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #131

Self-esteem can be developed. TM99 Mar 2015 #53

Better relationships, huh? LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #54

I have terrific real relationships. TM99 Mar 2015 #58

You have been pompous and judgmental. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #59

He's just being "real" PassingFair Mar 2015 #72

It's pretty clear he doesn't like us. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #74

I'm the Queen of England. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #128

LMAO! beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #132

Thank you, Oh Enlightened One, for stopping by to drop your pearls of wisdom upon us. Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #164

I was going to discuss this with you, but It looks like I will have catch you next time (nt) LostOne4Ever Mar 2015 #75

"Why did you wait?" Curmudgeoness Mar 2015 #113

You said you knew you were not welcome and never posted in the AA group. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #56

If you missed the context, then you didn't read it all the way through Lordquinton Mar 2015 #79

Must be nice traipsing through life expecting that no one ever find their voice and say 'I disagree' AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #94

I see our resident Dr. Phil showed up in your time of need. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #49

Post removed Post removed Mar 2015 #55

No, you went to Interfaith and acted like one. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #57

Why would I think I was invisible. TM99 Mar 2015 #60

First you tell me to fuck off and now to take care? beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #62

Damn. A 0-7 hide. That's gotta burn Heddi Mar 2015 #65

Did anyone see the results? beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #66

This was sent to me by a friend Heddi Mar 2015 #67

Gee, ain't I a stinker? beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #69

You're just a meanie atheist, wanting to kick out all the GOOD atheists Heddi Mar 2015 #70

Okay. You got me. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #71

Not just 7-0, but such obvious snark and hostility skepticscott Mar 2015 #102

Jury says otherwise, 7-0 LOL AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #86

Hey, what's 'beyond dickish'? AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #98

Imagine it as being Heddi Mar 2015 #134

So it's not some complicated medical jargon? beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #138

Not this time Heddi Mar 2015 #141

"I didn't come in here and act like a dick" EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2015 #63

Hi Mr/Ms Host. I'd like to request that this poster's future in AA be considered Heddi Mar 2015 #64

You speak for me too. Curmudgeoness Mar 2015 #68

he needs to be banned for his own good. PassingFair Mar 2015 #73

I'm still giggling at edhopper Mar 2015 #76

Say it ain't so! LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #77

The quotes edhopper Mar 2015 #89

Got it. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #97

Because that's what psycho therapists do. PassingFair Mar 2015 #125

And a record producer Heddi Mar 2015 #135

BWAHAHAHAHAHA! beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #140

Everything counts Heddi Mar 2015 #144

The things you learn. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #137

I agree Lordquinton Mar 2015 #80

What Lordquinton said. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ n/t trotsky Mar 2015 #93

He is not the only one who needs to be shown the door skepticscott Mar 2015 #101

I agree PeaceNikki Mar 2015 #104

Yep, Banhammer Time! mr blur Mar 2015 #107

This^^ Lordquinton Mar 2015 #109

I have an email out to other hosts to discuss this Goblinmonger Mar 2015 #110

Please proceed skepticscott Mar 2015 #116

I kind of like our procedure Goblinmonger Mar 2015 #117

I agree, it is frustrating Lordquinton Mar 2015 #120

I understand that certain steps have to be gone though skepticscott Mar 2015 #122

Case in point skepticscott Mar 2015 #154

I think whatthehell did actually wander in here... PassingFair Mar 2015 #155

I think he knew where he was after his first post, LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #156

Yes, but even more to the point skepticscott Mar 2015 #157

It seems like every time we ban a self proclaimed atheist beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #158

Maybe it's better sometimes LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #159

I agree. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #160

I think he's so convinced skepticscott Mar 2015 #161

It's possible. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #162

Yet ANOTHER case in point skepticscott Mar 2015 #167

It's good for us to have our daily tone-scold. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #168

Don't you mean "some" or "many" of us? beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #170

What does "mean" mean? LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #171

I'll have to consult my colleagues at Stanford. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #172

No need... skepticscott Mar 2015 #173

Well that makes things much easier. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #174

And yet again skepticscott Mar 2015 #175

Did someone raise a bat signal? Lordquinton Mar 2015 #176

Yessir! :tips hat: Heddi Mar 2015 #133

Ditto EVERYTHING you said, Heddi beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #136

That's just amazing Heddi Mar 2015 #139

Hey, my tits love onager. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #142

Ah, from the root to the toot Heddi Mar 2015 #143

Creepy? onager Mar 2015 #165

Yes! No complaints at all about the way they conduct themselves or this forum. LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #145

Yes, we are quite a stunning bunch Heddi Mar 2015 #146

A horde of seething malcontents. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #148

Hey shush your mouth. Go check out my yearbook thread Heddi Mar 2015 #149

If there's a malcontented, unsociable asshole in this group skepticscott Mar 2015 #150

Well I like you anyway. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #151

Guess I'll just have to cope with that skepticscott Mar 2015 #163

Yep. beam me up scottie Mar 2015 #169

+infinity LostOne4Ever Mar 2015 #152

THIS ^^^^^^^^ haikugal Mar 2015 #166

Had to make a temporary change to my Ignore list to see this subthread. trotsky Mar 2015 #85