There was only one story of interest this week. And no commenting or posting either.
Commenting and Posting
Nothing to note here.
Nothing to note here.
The Atheism Category
While there was only one story that seemed interesting enough to write about this week, it seemed like a pretty good one. The story deals with someone who works in a store of some sort. He said one of his customers found out he was an atheist. She was definitely not an atheist, so she decided it was her duty to show him the error of his ways. She came back later with some donuts and books so they could discuss why he should change his view on all of this. He explained that he had read most of those books before and they actually helped him realize he was an atheist.
While there was only one story that seemed interesting enough to write about this week, it seemed like a pretty good one. The story deals with someone who works in a store of some sort. He said one of his customers found out he was an atheist. She was definitely not an atheist, so she decided it was her duty to show him the error of his ways. She came back later with some donuts and books so they could discuss why he should change his view on all of this. He explained that he had read most of those books before and they actually helped him realize he was an atheist.
Ultimately, he continued to refute her arguments that really only used the Bible as proof. Once she got upset and gave up, she told him, “I grieve for your wife, children and you. I'll be praying for you!” To which he replied, “I grieve for you and all those who allow a book to control your thoughts. I hope one day you, and others like you, will think for yourselves.” He closed his story by saying that where he lived in Northern MS, he needs to defend himself quite often like this. Anytime someone finds out he is an atheist, he gets assaulted like he did with this woman. He would like to move before his kids start school, but he doesn’t have the funds due to not being able to get a good enough paying job.
To me, this is yet another innocent atheist having their space invaded by another religious person. I know the religious people in these stories mean well, but it is no different to atheists than someone coming to your door or calling you to sell something. You never asked for it and most likely are extremely annoyed by someone doing this. Another problem that is demonstrated here is how religious people tend to have the wrong mindset when these situations end as they did. Instead of conceding and leaving the atheist alone, they insult them by saying the atheist way of life is wrong and that they will pray for them. What religious people need to realize is that is they won’t change their mind and become an atheist by someone talking to them, how on earth does it make sense for the atheist to change their mind so easily? It should be assumed that someone won’t easily change their belief system on a whim. Again, I understand the position of the religious person in this, but invading someone’s privacy without permission is pretty far from the proper way of going about doing what they did.
Wrap-up and Plans for Next Week
I am continuing to get a better feel for the specific reasons that atheists and religious people clash. I firmly believe this doesn’t have to be the way at all though. But hearing some of these stories, the religious people seem to be more and more in the wrong in making relations caustic. They aren’t always to blame. I am sure atheists have done their fair share of discrimination. However, the key is to not stick your nose in other people’s business. And this goes both ways too. Before acting and criticizing one side or the other, they should think about how it would feel to have the same thing done to them. This is easier said than done, but it seems like a major key in better relations to me. I look forward to more mind-opening stories for next week.
I am continuing to get a better feel for the specific reasons that atheists and religious people clash. I firmly believe this doesn’t have to be the way at all though. But hearing some of these stories, the religious people seem to be more and more in the wrong in making relations caustic. They aren’t always to blame. I am sure atheists have done their fair share of discrimination. However, the key is to not stick your nose in other people’s business. And this goes both ways too. Before acting and criticizing one side or the other, they should think about how it would feel to have the same thing done to them. This is easier said than done, but it seems like a major key in better relations to me. I look forward to more mind-opening stories for next week.
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