On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:07:55 -0800, -rick- wrote:

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

I have no problems with any of the major religions, nor do I have a
problem with someone being an atheist or agnostic, but recently they
seem to be as forceful (or more forceful) in their Anti-God preaching as
a Jehovah's Witnesses selling their version of God after waking you up
at 8 am on a Saturday.
I personally hope I've not offended any one (or too many) by
simply expressing honest opinion, raising questions, or any
lame attempts at humor. If so that wasn't the intent.

You definitely haven't offended me by any of your posts. I was really
thinking of posts by Harry and Doug, whose sole purpose was to denigrate
those who do have religious views.


Coming from a strict religious family I understand that some
perceive expressions of doubt as threatening. None of us
know the unknowable with any certainty and we shouldn't
pretend to. We also needn't be offended by differing
opinions. My $.02 anyway.

I am all for open discussions, but if someone has deep seated religious
beliefs, it is counter productive to an open discussion to mock or
ridicule their beliefs. Harry and Doug want to use a logical discussion
to prove them wrong. Most religions are based upon faith, so using
logic is not logical when discussing religion. There have been many
studies that show a strong religious belief to have a positive impact on
people's health, so why would one want to destroy that belief.




Why are they so antisocial? Maybe they do need some God in their life.
Or simple consideration.

I can understand why people are atheist, agnostic and deists. I don't
understand anyone goes out of their way to ridicule anyone's belief,
including those I don't believe. Separation of church and state, does
not mean our politicians must not have any faith or mean they can not
acknowledge their religious beliefs.