What is your general attitude towards those who believe in religion whether they are jewish, Muslim, Christian etc etc.

Do you get on well with any religious friends and neighbours?

Have you ever thought of believing in a religion at some point?

If you do not like the faiths, why?

If you DO, also why? Does this come from your family? Maybe something went bad during your life?

I get that Lemmy might have the same stereotype in Reddit that there are loads of atheists, but there’s a good reason why despite criticism of religion, it is still here.

P.S. I am not religious or anti religious in any fashion, I am agnostic.

  • Jerkface (any/all)English
    23·
    6 months ago

    50% grow out of it by mid thirties.

    The Internet atheism movement of the late 90s was extremely liberating and enlightening to many people. But, it has gradually become hateful and I think it has long since run out its useful lifetime. We can’t just stop there, we need to collectively develop a more informed, nuanced and compassionate view. Today’s threat isn’t baptist fundamentalism, it’s fucking fascism. You can’t hate yourself out of that, you only sink deeper.

    • beetlejuice0001@lemmy.zipEnglish
      1·
      6 months ago

      We can’t just stop there, we need to collectively develop a more informed, nuanced and compassionate view

      Like supporting trans, gay or poc rights or free food for children gun rights

          • Jerkface (any/all)English
            21·
            6 months ago

            You are being hateful towards religion. That is very different than rationally opposing religious oppression and persecution, which obviously is a thing that does exist and needs to be opposed, but which does not define religion. You can’t make things better with hate. Figure your shit out.

          • Jerkface (any/all)English
            1·
            6 months ago

            WHAT religion? I was one of those edgy young mid 90s atheists.

            Look, I’m sorry. I can see that you have trauma. But please don’t take it out on other people.

    • beetlejuice0001@lemmy.zipEnglish
      11·
      6 months ago

      Serious question, do you still believe in the Easter bunny and Santa Claus?

      Edit: these examples are heavily promoted as Christian

      • Jerkface (any/all)English
        1·
        6 months ago

        “Serious question,” asks ridiculous question. You don’t need me here for the rest of this conversation, say what you are going to say. As long as you are not about to extrapolate from some abusive sect of Christianity that you are familiar with to the entire concept of religion generally. You know, like I just said.