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Well it doesn't at the moment. But, if I were dating someone who was religious, it would definitely depend upon the level of crazy as to how well I'd deal with it. Going to church, partaking in ritualized symbolic cannabalism, wearing superstitious trinkets in the hopes that they'll protect you - I don't have a problem with that stuff. It's harmless. When they start telling everyone they're going to burn in hell because they love the wrong person, or because they don't believe in talking snakes or that the universe was created by an ancient bearded white guy in exactly 7 earth days, that's where things get tricky.
There are extremists of every religion. Just like you are clearly an extremist type of atheist. The type of POS that has zero respect for others beliefs and clearly loves shoving their beliefs down peoples throats..
There are extremists of every religion. Just like you are clearly an extremist type of atheist. The type of POS that has zero respect for others beliefs and clearly loves shoving their beliefs down peoples throats..
I call it like I see it. If it bothers you that people point out the absurdity of mystical religions, then maybe you should stop and think about that. If you truly believe those things then nothing I say should bother you. For instance, if I said that I thought the story of Jonah being held hostage by god inside of a fish, in the middle of the Mediterranean sea for three days till he finally gives in and repents is hilarious, you might just ignore that. Just go on believing he literally lived in a fish for 72 hours because god was pissed about something that day. But I suspect that will not be your reaction. Maybe you have some doubts of your own, Dan.
I call it like I see it. If it bothers you that people point out the absurdity of mystical religions, then maybe you should stop and think about that. If you truly believe those things then nothing I say should bother you.
houstan-dan is a self-proclaimed atheist, as am I. And I agree with the general point as it relates to this thread: Your ability/inability to respect your partner's beliefs is what really counts. There are lots of atheist-Christian couples out there who make it just fine because neither of them obsess over trying to convert the other. It's really no different from any other would-be clash of personality traits. So long as you don't have some deep-seated intolerance for their religion or lack thereof, there is no reason why you can't be happy together.
Atheists like you, lizardspock, should never date a Christian. I think we can all agree on that
I call it like I see it. If it bothers you that people point out the absurdity of mystical religions, then maybe you should stop and think about that. If you truly believe those things then nothing I say should bother you. For instance, if I said that I thought the story of Jonah being held hostage by god inside of a fish, in the middle of the Mediterranean sea for three days till he finally gives in and repents is hilarious, you might just ignore that. Just go on believing he literally lived in a fish for 72 hours because god was pissed about something that day. But I suspect that will not be your reaction. Maybe you have some doubts of your own, Dan.
Dude, I have mentioned several times in this thread I am an atheist. I don't believe in any of that. At the same time there is zero point for me to go around pointing it out to people that aren't effecting me by believing it in any way, shape, or form.
Just had this talk again with my gf and mentioned this thread. She's def very Christian. I'm def very atheist.
The reason it works is because we can RESPECT each others beliefs. I dont mind going with her to church on holidays because its important to her. She does plenty of stuff for me because I find its important.
If you are close minded and have issues with everyone that doesn't believe what you do, it won't work. Thats the problem with so many people. They try to shove their beliefs or non-beliefs down peoples throats. Thats why my gf and I can work despite our different beliefs. It's all about respect.
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I think it could work as well, if the atheist was respectful of the Christian's beliefs (such as this post)
I am Christian, & have dated Catholics, a Muslim & an atheist.
I have also gotten super close to a Scientologist.
I respect all of their views, & they've done the same w/ me.
It's the close minded people I stay away from, whether it's w/ religion, politics or anything else
Dude, I have mentioned several times in this thread I am an atheist. I don't believe in any of that. At the same time there is zero point for me to go around pointing it out to people that aren't effecting me by believing it in any way, shape, or form.
Kudos to you, and my apologies for not reading the entire thread.
To you maybe but many many Theists do not share your opinion and you most certainly speak for no one but your own self.
Well the bible does say in several verses that "believers" should not intermarry/be yoked together with "unbelievers". But then it also says "Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character" in 1 Corinthians 15:33, advice which Jesus himself neither heeded nor proved correct. According to the bible, he hung out with all sorts of "bad company" and told everyone it was specifically because they needed his guidance more than those who believed.
Christianity is a religion for those who believe Jesus was the son of God. That should put his word on higher standing than the words of his disciples, yes? So if 1 Corinthians 15:33 says something contrary to the example Jesus set, who's to say it isn't also true on the subject of dating and marriage between atheists and Christians? Indeed, I'm not aware of any verse in which Jesus himself tells Christians not to do this.
Didn't the pope recently state that being a Christian isn't a requirement to get into heaven?
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