"Wait... You Believe That?"

[bartholen_v1legacy]

I can't think of many people that would accord to this thread but there is one. My sister, who is like an alien. Basically only 9's and 10's out of 10 (the scale of grades in the finnish school system) all up till the end of high school, plays clarinette, piano, sings, has always been very active with school activities, figure skated for like 10 years, and is basically a professional in anything she does.

But a few years back she denounced herself from church. That wasn't anything I was surprised at, and it's a very common thing here anyway. But since then she's been more and more against religion of any kind. She reads atheistic webcomics, reads atheistic literature, posts atheistic quotes to her FB page, and a few days ago she suggested that I'd listen to a comedian's anti-bible song. Now keep in mind that this is by far all fine by me, but she's becoming increasingly anti-religious so I fear that one day I'll have to yell her: "Stay the hell away from me! My religion is my own damn business you *****!"

I hope I don't sound like a preach-tastic wackadoodoo.

 

[Spacewolf]

well alot of people have been suprised i belive in a "god" considering im really not a fan of religions

 

[Shadowfaze]

Yeah, this sort of thing happens to me quite often... "Hi, your what, 25? why are you in the fantasy section? "looking at D&D stuff" i say. "Isn't that for kids? unpopular, 12 year olds with acne issues?" I just sneered and turned the other cheek. plus, punching him would get me banned from the shop.

 

[Hoplon]

I can't think of many people that would accord to this thread but there is one. My sister, who is like an alien. Basically only 9's and 10's out of 10 (the scale of grades in the finnish school system) all up till the end of high school, plays clarinette, piano, sings, has always been very active with school activities, figure skated for like 10 years, and is basically a professional in anything she does.

But a few years back she denounced herself from church. That wasn't anything I was surprised at, and it's a very common thing here anyway. But since then she's been more and more against religion of any kind. She reads atheistic webcomics, reads atheistic literature, posts atheistic quotes to her FB page, and a few days ago she suggested that I'd listen to a comedian's anti-bible song. Now keep in mind that this is by far all fine by me, but she's becoming increasingly anti-religious so I fear that one day I'll have to yell her: "Stay the hell away from me! My religion is my own damn business you *****!"

I hope I don't sound like a preach-tastic wackadoodoo.

No, anti theist zealots are as annoying as any other type of zealot.

Creationism always gets me, it's a weird belief.

 

[Voodoomancer]

]Truthism!

Apparently, she actually believes all of this, for real.

Wow, that's one the most determined troll sites of... ever.

EDIT: OK, here's a priceless quote directly off of the site:
"And, it is rather strange that you think you already know what the truth is, considering the fact that you do not have access to Top Secret government information. You simply base reality upon what the media tells you and what Earth's authority figures tell you. You're a tool."

This guy isn't even trying.

They keep telling you about all these top secret stuff and "truth" and whatnot, but there's one thing I always ask that no-one seems to be able to answer:

How do they keep themselves operational, telling everyone about their conspiracy of choice, without getting instantly shut down, what with ECHELON and stuff. You'd think that a secret world government would at least hack and erase sites shouting them out.

 

[Outright Villainy]

I guess any time anyone at all says they're creationist. I'm not trying to troll or anything, I honestly can't get my head around it. Oh, and if you are, don't try and tell me why. Please.

Oh, and when I found out my dad is a giant homophobe.
That pissed me right off.

 

[adamtm]

]Truthism!

Apparently, she actually believes all of this, for real.

Wow, that's one the most determined troll sites of... ever.

EDIT: OK, here's a priceless quote directly off of the site:
"And, it is rather strange that you think you already know what the truth is, considering the fact that you do not have access to Top Secret government information. You simply base reality upon what the media tells you and what Earth's authority figures tell you. You're a tool."

This guy isn't even trying.

They keep telling you about all these top secret stuff and "truth" and whatnot, but there's one thing I always ask that no-one seems to be able to answer:

How do they keep themselves operational, telling everyone about their conspiracy of choice, without getting instantly shut down, what with ECHELON and stuff. You'd think that a secret world government would at least hack and erase sites shouting them out.

Once in a while some hacker group from Russia fucks around with their heads hacking their sites and putting "CENSORED" over it.
It really gets them, i find it hilarious.

 

[hyperhammy]

Could be a bit off-topic, but this one old friend of mine(who was an atheist) quited talking to me when he heard that I'm Christian.

That was few years ago and he still hasn't talked to me at all.

I'm an atheist, and your "friend" is being an ass!
I don't like it when people try to force their religion onto me,
none of my friends are atheists, and they aren't bothered by me being one!

 

[shwnbob]

Me and my friend used to compete for higher gamerscore (I won) but anyway I tried getting into it and like trash talking the games he used to get achievements. Turns out he hates video game achievements... I still can't believe it...

 

[ReverendJ]

OP brings up an interesting point. The idea of this political duality is totally false. If I'm for gun rights, then it logically follows that I'm against abortion? No, not in the slightest. However, that's how political discourse is framed here in the U.S., us or them. I'm not sure if a representative republic can actually function in this manner. It becomes about US versus THEM, who's side is WINNING, not about crafting effective legislation, or ensuring that the most competent people end up in power. Honestly, I wish we'd have these "wtf....you think WHAT?" moments more often, as it would mean people are thinking for themselves on an issue instead of letting some group determine their political views. Right now, it seems to be more of a knee-jerk response to superficial issues that work people into a tizzy. ("I'm joining this party, 'cause I'm a Christian and they are too." "Well, I'm joining that party 'cause I'm vegan and they are too.")