Gibberish
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Alongside a Nativity scene at the Legislative Building in Olympia, Washington, a sign put up by an atheist organization celebrates the winter solstice. But it's the rest of the sign that has some residents and Christian organizations calling atheists Scrooges for attacking the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth.
"Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds," the sign says in part.
Atheists take aim at Christmas - CNN.com
You can see a picture of the sign at the link.
I agree with the Atheists right to display their own religious message next to the nativity scene but I don't agree with the way they are doing it. There is no reason for them to blatantly attack religion in their message. If they would have written the sign describing their believes and the purpose of Winter Solstice without the attacks then there would no issue here.
Do you think the atheists went to far with the sign? Should they not be able to place a sign at all?
I would love to agree with the Atheists here but they are making it hard.
Atheists take aim at Christmas - CNN.com
You can see a picture of the sign at the link.
I agree with the Atheists right to display their own religious message next to the nativity scene but I don't agree with the way they are doing it. There is no reason for them to blatantly attack religion in their message. If they would have written the sign describing their believes and the purpose of Winter Solstice without the attacks then there would no issue here.
Do you think the atheists went to far with the sign? Should they not be able to place a sign at all?
I would love to agree with the Atheists here but they are making it hard.
I don't understand it when Atheists proselytize. They could have done something really cool, but instead decided to be asses.
If they are trying to make a point, they could have done it in a far better way that doesn't inspire hatered and angst. I'd have just put up a massive sign saying something like: "Atheism... because Nothing's better. :mrgreen:"
That's kind of festive, don't you think?
I personally think that they should have done an empty nativity scene.
I'm Catholic, but don't hold grudges against other beliefs, this one makes me sick though. I think the Athiest and Nihalist movements forget one thing, absence of belief is still belief.If Christians are allowed to place holiday displays on government property then all religions should be granted the same right. However, the sign comes off as incredibly arrogant and condescending. I find it ironic that a lot of anti-Christian people are just as fanatical and closeminded about other religions beliefs who dare to believe in a deity. If people want to believe in a deity or not believe in a deity that is their right. Who gives a ****?
I'm Catholic, but don't hold grudges against other beliefs, this one makes me sick though. I think the Athiest and Nihalist movements forget one thing, absence of belief is still belief.
I've known quite a few athiests in my lifetime and most are basically good people who simply have a different view of the afterlife, some, I'd say about 10-15% of the ones I've known are like this group of athiests and they are the most arrogant, condescending pieces of trash I'd ever seen, it's unfortunate for the good ones however because the bad ones are so loud and obnoxious they are all the rest of us see.Since when has the "winter solstice" meant enough to atheists that they feel the need to publically recognize a fact of science and in the same hand disparage the beliefs of others? Where are their public postings during spring solstice, summer solstice and fall solstice? No. This stm to be nothing but a small group of atheists taking the low road to slam the religious beliefs of others.
Completely agree.I just get sick of religious bickering. Both sides are egotistical as hell and think that their views would benefit everyone. People are different and some beliefs work better for some than others. Christians like to promote their beliefs because they genuinely believe that they are saving others. Atheists like to promote their beliefs because they think that they are superior in some way and have an inability to understand why some people would willingly believe in a higher power.
I've known quite a few athiests in my lifetime and most are basically good people who simply have a different view of the afterlife, some, I'd say about 10-15% of the ones I've known are like this group of athiests and they are the most arrogant, condescending pieces of trash I'd ever seen, it's unfortunate for the good ones however because the bad ones are so loud and obnoxious they are all the rest of us see.
Absolutely, all belief systems have the obnoxiously overzealous.Agreed. The vocal minority, and not atheists alone, have the ability to caste all of their group in a negative light.
Atheists take aim at Christmas - CNN.com
You can see a picture of the sign at the link.
I agree with the Atheists right to display their own religious message next to the nativity scene but I don't agree with the way they are doing it. There is no reason for them to blatantly attack religion in their message. If they would have written the sign describing their believes and the purpose of Winter Solstice without the attacks then there would no issue here.
Do you think the atheists went to far with the sign? Should they not be able to place a sign at all?
I would love to agree with the Atheists here but they are making it hard.
Gibberish;1057837764I said:I agree with the Atheists right to display their own religious message next to the nativity scene but I don't agree with the way they are doing it.
Okay this is confusing; you are saying atheist’s right to display their own religious message? I thought atheism had no religion?
Main Entry: atheist !A-thE-ist
Pronunciation: \ ˈā-thē-ist \
Function: noun
Date: 1551
Results
1551 one who believes that there is no deity
I am trying to figure out why they can display their message of hate for those that happen to believe in Christ.
I am trying to figure out why they can display their message of hate for those that happen to believe in Christ.
Semantics isn't the point of this thread.Okay this is confusing; you are saying atheist’s right to display their own religious message? I thought atheism had no religion?
Main Entry: atheist !A-thE-ist
Pronunciation: \ ˈā-thē-ist \
Function: noun
Date: 1551
Results
1551 one who believes that there is no deity
I am trying to figure out why they can display their message of hate for those that happen to believe in Christ.
That pretty much sums up the sign, IMO.
But free speech is the reason why they can display the message. (Not a religious one). It's not freedome of religion, for the nativity scene either because that is not technically necessary for the practice of the Christian religion either.
So both displays are a technically version of free speech. I just think one is a disgrace to people like myself who are atheist and would rather not be associated with these clowns.
You're okay in my books even if you are religiously and politically confused. :mrgreen:
I'm not confused, I'm just wrong, right? :2razz:
Okay, now I am confused; THANKS! :mrgreen:
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