How should Atheists and Religous people treat each other?

[CaptainHaplo]

I think a person's religiousity - or lack thereof - should not be a basis of how you treat them at all.

Religious views - or the choice to not have any - is a personal one. While theologians argue of the Great Commission and its meaning, the reality is that people share their views on religion, pro or con, way too dang much. Personal religious views should be, generally speaking, kept personal.

For Christians, that means live a life that shows the world something is different - people will notice, inquire and then you can share your views - because they ASKED. Don't shout your views and expect everyone to conform.

For Atheists, that means live your life as you see fit, but don't shout your views and expect everyone to conform either.

If people did this - the battle between Christianity and Athiesm wouldn't be what it is today.

With that said - why is it the Athiests never go after other religions that seek to force their way into society? Like mosque's blasting calls to prayer from the town square here in the US? They are strangely silent on that - but if your city calls something a Christmas Parade, it is likely to be sued.

Just something I have wondered.....

[JU_88]

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

With that said - why is it the Athiests never go after other religions that seek to force their way into society? Like mosque's blasting calls to prayer from the town square here in the US? They are strangely silent on that - but if your city calls something a Christmas Parade, it is likely to be sued.

Just something I have wondered.....

A combination of westen political correctness and cowardess I expect, if they went after Jews, Muslims, Hindus or Sikhs they would be seen as intolerent monsters picking on a minority. But if they pick on Christians it 'ok' apparently I am no fan of christianity particularly, but I know an injustice when I see one.
Relegion bashing Atheists always go after Christians first because its least contraversial target, which is total crap.
I especially loathe these whining atheists, pretending to be offended by christian traditions (like a christmas parade) when they know damn well they live in country with a christian herritage.
They are not really 'offended' i dont belive it for 1 second. they are just being a-holes, maybe they want attention or maybe they just get a kick out trashing someone elses enjoyment and stiring the pot, Ditto for Muslims, jews or anyone who claim to 'offended' by such things. petty hysterical rubbish if you ask me, if the local festivities offend you, then you are the problem and its time for you to move.