What xian/religious sayings get on your nerves?
We've had countless discussions on here about the religious colloquialisms and sayings that others say that we tolerate (e.g. many don't mind something like, ("I hope you get better soon - I'll pray for you", or something as simple as "bless you" after a sneeze). But what about the other end of the spectrum?
What are the xian, or religious for that matter, sayings that drive you crazy or get under your skin? For instance, here are a couple of mine...
- When a religious person sees another who is down on his luck, or has had some tragedy, or is simply "not as good as" the religious person and they say, "There but for the grace of god go I". How pompous and sanctimonious, not to mention cruel and selfiish
- Sports figures, actors, etc. who go through the histrionics of thanking god when something great happens to them. What, did god hate the other players/competitors?
You get the idea.
Can't wait to read your thoughts on this!
Tags: Sayings
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Permalink Reply by Rob McLean on -
All they offer is annoying childish nonsense.
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Permalink Reply by Halidom on -
Hello Rob The different religions of the world may be based on varying factors that are formulated by the way they survive. Being an atheist Is not a convection that all religions are bad It is a disbelief in their religions. I have friends that are religious and I never condemn their belief. If you read some of the many religious text you will find that they have some wise comments to make. That does not make me believe in their God. Saying it is childish nonsense is nonsense. Most of the books were written by Intelligent people, because they have a belief does not detract from their wisdom.
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Permalink Reply by Len on -
They may be intelligent, but I can't help question why they let themselves drop all critical thinking and rationality when the subject of their religion is raised. If they're not rational regarding their religion, then why should I trust their rationality (and their intelligence) regarding anything else?
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Permalink Reply by Halidom on
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That's impossible to explain. I have meet very intelligent people who are religious. It makes no sense to me. I could be they were raised that way and it became a habit. Few people seem to try and explain their beliefs. I don't think they think it need explaining. I don't think I've ever tried to explain why I'm an atheist because I don't think it needs explaining.
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Permalink Reply by Len on
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Ask them what they believe about God and why. And tell them why you don't believe in him.
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Permalink Reply by Dero von Hesse on -
I'm not sure if I'm out of line for feeling the way I do, but I'm borderline outraged at a few changes to one of the work related forums that I frequent. A recently retired member has breached the subject of 'preaching the word' and offered his services as a board chaplain, much to the support of some of the board's members.
My immediate thought is: Why the hell do we need a board chaplain? Nevertheless, I noticed that a few phrases used in support of it are what furthered my indignation.
1. "every one[sic] needs prayer"
2. "...if the help comes from ground level or above the clouds...I'd take it any way I could get it"
3. The belief that spirituality and religion should be given its own sub-forum, but should have a disclaimer that information within is "non-debatable".
4. "I think it's good to believe in something positive."
Who knows, maybe the topic will be settled with the board owner's suggestion that the member simply proselytize from his forum signature.
Religion, y u have to be everywhere?
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Permalink Reply by Len on
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3. The belief that spirituality and religion should be given its own sub-forum, but should have a disclaimer that information within is "non-debatable".
Why not just mention on the forum that there is no god and that religion is stupid (or however you'd phrase that yourself)? After all, it's "non-debatable".
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Permalink Reply by Halidom on
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I have friends that would find it very debatable, Religion is not stupid to an atheist it is just irrational.
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Permalink Reply by Kairan Nierde on -
...but you get it on that forum, and the debate is over!
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Permalink Reply by SteveInCO on -
Non debatable? What a crock.
The first step of Islamifying a country is for the Muslims there to try to gain it some sort of protected, "you are not allowed to argue with it" status, a sort of sanctuary. Be it a "hate speech" law or just agreement that it's not polite to do so. The riots over the Danish cartoons accomplished a lot, now no media outlet dares criticize it.
Sounds like someone is taking lessons.
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Permalink Reply by Ceci on -
i really hate the statement "free will" when talking about human bad choices.
yes, man, god made us fully, completely "free". so am i "free" to be killed by free-willed soldiers sent in a war-mission by free-willed government leaders? oh, i beg you pardon, i forgot it: it's not god's fault, he is so big-hearted... it's free will. why should god stop it?
just pay some attention when using free will: god could not appreciate it if you are too distant from HIS will. but it's free, and it's yours, man. don't forget it.and what about "atheism is a form of faith"?
oh, sure! how could i be so stupid? don't all atheists believe in an invisible entity without any evidence and follow illogical rules because a priest/rabbi/imam/enchanter told them to do it if they don't want to be sent by this entity in an imaginary place where they will suffer for the whole eternity?
after all, isn't hatred a form of love? isn't idiocy a form of cleverness? isn't the so-what-attitude a form of care?
yes, it makes perfectly sense.
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Permalink Reply by Halidom on
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What difference does it make what ever they say. We live in a culture with a lot of religious people. So we're going to hear all their sayings all the time. As long as they are not trying to convert me I don't care. We don't have a religion they do. So just live with it. If someone says 'god bless you' or 'I'll pray for you' and it makes them happy that's fine by me. I don't try to talk people out of being religious and they don't try to convert me. Many people in this discussion have mentioned that they have religious friends or relatives so we live are way and they live theirs, no big deal.
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