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In reply to the discussion: Enough of the Gene is with Gilda [View all]Orrex
(63,264 posts)Or at least you've never bothered to listen to them.
In your entire life, have you ever heard an atheist intrude on a religionist's grief to proselytize atheism at them? Not talking about soundbytes from Richard Dawkins nor anonymous comments on an internet board: have you ever seen an atheist confront a widow and tell her that her husband is gone forever in the cold and soulless universe?
Of course not, because in spite of the pro-religion propaganda that infests every square inch of public life, the vast majority of atheists are not assholes and do not evangelize. Obviously there are exceptions, but other atheists tend to decry that behavior. Contrast that with the vast majority of religionists who exploit every death and tragedy to preach the word.
Not 12 hours ago a neighbor lost her son to an overdose. Do you think that I took that opportunity to tell her that there's no evidence that God exists? Of course not, because I'm not an insensitive monster. But if I had similarly lost a loved one, do you doubt that I would be told that he's "with God" or "in a better place" or "you're in my prayers?"
Sure, they insist that they're being positive and compassionate, but they're doing it by explicitly disrespecting the views of the person they're "supporting." That's like "supporting" a vegan event with a rack of barbecued ribs.
So instead of shitting on a minority in the name of religious bigotry, perhaps you might consider educating yourself about the people you're attacking.