The Atheist That Hates - This person was trying to say that atheists are hypocritical for complaining about religious symbols in public schools and buildings; her reasoning is that if there were no religious symbols in schools etc, the LACK of religious symbols would offend her because it suggests that they’re “supporting atheism” in a place that’s paid for by her taxes. I know this isn’t a question but I thought I would share my annoyance. It’s hard to argue when the logic is that twisted.

27th January 2012

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Anonymous asked: This person was trying to say that atheists are hypocritical for complaining about religious symbols in public schools and buildings; her reasoning is that if there were no religious symbols in schools etc, the LACK of religious symbols would offend her because it suggests that they're "supporting atheism" in a place that's paid for by her taxes. I know this isn't a question but I thought I would share my annoyance. It's hard to argue when the logic is that twisted.

I know exactly what you mean because this kind of thing is incredibly common among American Christians who have a hugely over inflated sense of entitlement. Every time there is a controversy like not saying a prayer before a high school football game, or removing the prayer banner in RI, or not having a prayer before graduation some Christian will think they have an honest point when they stand up and yell “Not having it offends me!”. The point is, who cares? People have every right to be offended at anything they decide they want to be offended by, no one at all has the right to NOT be offended.

If the lack of something in a public place offends someone perhaps that person should take a good long look at their sense and sensibility. If removing a prayer from a public place offends someone, they’re obviously an oppressive bigot who has no understanding that there are other religions and non-religious individuals out there. They feel entitled because of their privilege and bigotry to be able to push others around to their will. They feel as if the world should cater to their whim simply because they feel they are in the majority. I hate those people. Until they realize just how bigoted and idiotic statements like that are they will continue to live in a self-centered delusional world where Christians control everything and all others can stay quiet.

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