(07-02-2012 11:10 AM)Arjahn Wrote: namely unacceptance of other ways of life, teaching religion in schools, religious prosecution, and the concept of original sin (We're all evil unless we pray to HIM, sounds like a pretty standard scare tactic, eh?), and then there's the whole talking magical snake that sells fruit. Sorry, not trying to be offensive or anything, but you've gotta admit it's a little funny 
All in all, I just don't really care about religion; I don't care about yours and I don't care about mine. I'll respect your beliefs unless they disrespect others.
Unacceptance of other ways of life: Christians are told to accept and love everyone, the minority who don't are the ones who make news stories, and aren't doing there job
Teaching in schools: It's only taught in CHRISTIAN schools, hence. why we all learned about the big bang and evolution
Religious Prosecution: Is a result of people abusing Christianity for personal gain, and are most likely not even religious themselves. Again, the few news stories.
We're all evil unless we pray to HIM: Atheists also believe man is naturally "evil" (human instinct of selfish want for protection formed society, society created morals)
scare tactic: Atheists seem to either say it's a scare tactic or a way of coping with death, which are opposite sides of the spectrum, A positive reinforcement and a negative reinforcement...
talking magical snake that sells fruit: That was earth beta, when god debugged man, anyone who says they talked to Satan or God directly after IRL was launched (Jesus' resurrection) is crazy.
respect your beliefs unless they disrespect others: This post seemed to be a first-strike initiative of disrespect. "you've gotta admit it's a little funny" "talking magical snake"
(07-02-2012 01:22 PM)Skyler Wrote: I understand that, but I don't think people in the church are as sincere as they should be. Sometimes it seems more about presentation and money than the message.
I'm generalizing, yes, but It's something I'm cautious about.
Yes, yes you are haha. My local church asks for no money, half the members pass the plate without donating, My mother was in-charge of treasury, all of the money went to paying the building, the priests static income, then all else is donated to charities and programs.
As for sincerity, you can call your priest at any given hour and it's there job to come to your aid with guidance, at least that's how it works at my church.
edit: I exaggerated with half, probably about 10% don't donate. ..including me .. :l
