Why would someone contact another person they know nothing about, other than what they have read on AB, and think that they can shove their religious beliefs down that persons throat and "save" them? I mean, really?

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• So, basically, they're being selfish.

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  by PrettyPirate on April 15th, 2007

• I wouldn't call it selfish, really. It's more a way of trying to handle the overwhelming fear that you better make sure you're good enough to get into heaven because if you don't, you're going to burn in hell for all eternity. It's based on fear, not selfishness. I grew up in a church like that.

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  by Dallas on April 15th, 2007

• I just can't comprehend that kind of life. And it is nothing against you or whatever beliefs you have. I live with enough fear as it is without piling more ontop of it. I just couldn't disrespect another persons beliefs to satiate my own fear that I am going to burn in Hell. This is why I don't "get" religion. How is living a life full of that kind of fear - and fear that makes you alienate yourself from others - a good thing? No disrespect intended. I just can't wrap my feeble mind around that concept.

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  by PrettyPirate on April 15th, 2007

• No disrespect inferred. I agree with you. That particular fear is a very subtle, almost insidious thing. Nine people out of ten are clueless. As for religion, "Organized Christianity has probably done more to retard the ideals that were its founder's than any other agency in the world." Richard Le Gallienne. The church uses fear to manipulate and control people, and they are very, very skilled at what they do. They've been doing it for centuries. Not all churches, of course, but the biggest and most wealthy, yes. And your mind is anything but feeble.

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  by Dallas on April 15th, 2007

• That's a great quote, I like it a lot. Ultimately, I just feel that I have no place for religion in my life. It has nothing to do with being bitter or jaded or anything else. I just despise the idea that my mind or beliefs are anyone else's but my own, or that my mind will slowly and subtly be corrupted or left to stagnate if I restrict myself to only believing in certain things. No idea why I am telling you all of this, you must think I am quite insane (and you would be quite right, too) :)

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  by PrettyPirate on April 15th, 2007

• It's a crazy world. Insanity is probably inevitable to people who understand that. I'm not trying to follow you around, BTW. I've been starved for intelligent conversation lately and you kindly provided some. Thanks.

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  by Dallas on April 15th, 2007

• It's been one of those days for me, too, actually. I got a lovely email off a new member before thanking me for a comment I left them and points I gave them for an answer. That was so wonderful - I love that feeling, of connecting with another person. Sometimes I sit in amazement at the thought that all these user names actually belong to REAL people, if that makes any sense. Real people. For some reason, that blows my mind. That we're all here, together, seeking an answer, or even to make a connection to brighten our lives. It's amazing.

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  by PrettyPirate on April 15th, 2007

• That sounds wonderful, PrettyPirate.

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  by Dallas on April 15th, 2007

• It was. It's easy to forget that real people come here and that you can really help them or touch them. It makes life worth living, IMHO :)

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  by PrettyPirate on April 15th, 2007

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• If only their own anatomy included a sufficient place to shove them... oh, wait...
  
  (mean, I know, but couldn't resist)

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  by Delos55 on November 28th, 2008

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• I just received an email from an AB member who read somewhere that I am Atheist, and in that email they had attached religious documentation "detailing" how "wrong" my choice and lifestyle is.

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  by PrettyPirate on April 15th, 2007

• Well, maybe youve got a special case there. I mean - I have a relationship with Jesus and I AM a Christian, but I don't force anything. I like to reason things out. I've seen people that are like that. They remind me of the people that stand on roadsides and hold up signs saying "repent or you're going to hell". I think you just encountered a cyberspace version of that... I HONESTLY and DEEPLY do not believe that is what Christian faith is about. And to give you a ballpark idea, I plan on going to seminary in 3 years and will study to become a pastor.

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  by littowadey on April 15th, 2007

• If you provide an email, you open yourself up to receive anything and everything. Since I don't want unsolicted information, I don't have any email address on my profile.

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  by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on April 15th, 2007

• Good point there Riff-Raff.

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  by Barcaluv on April 15th, 2007

• Yeah - That's also true.

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  by littowadey on April 15th, 2007

• I don't agree Riff-Raff, but I do understand where you are coming from.

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  by PrettyPirate on April 15th, 2007

• Well, having an email doesn't give license to send any kind of junk but there is always the chance that someone will do it. I do not wish to receive propaganda against my religious beliefs and therefore, that is my primary reason for not listing it.

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  by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on April 15th, 2007

• I actually like propaganda against Christianity because I can see different views about certain topics. And usually, if theyre willing to email me about it, I'm willing to reply with an argument.

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  by littowadey on April 15th, 2007

• I'm sorry someone would disrespect you that way, PrettyPirate. Some people just don't think before they hit the send button. If someone would send a 16-year-old girl (BAM) hate mail, it's obvious that there is no line they are unwilling to cross.

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  by Darkling on April 15th, 2007

• Darkling - I wouldn't call it "hate mail" exactly, they have good intentions, but they're just going about it all wrong.

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  by littowadey on April 15th, 2007

• Thank you, Darkling :) It just made me angry that someone saw my opinion and felt the need to step in and "rescue" me. I don't go around emailing Christians or whoever else trying to debunk their beliefs. Oh, well. As you said, there are some really mental people out there. What that "person" did to BAM is unspeakable in its cruelty.

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  by PrettyPirate on April 15th, 2007

• Someone sent Sophie hate mail? That is terrible. She is one of the sweetest people on here, next to Auntie Em and Jodie44. Shame on that ruthless, crude person.

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  by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on April 15th, 2007

• BAM is indeed an awesome person.

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  by littowadey on April 15th, 2007

• Littowadey, what was sent to BAM was just vicious and had nothing to do with religion as far as I know. I can't imagine any good intentions that could have been behind it. PrettyPirate, sadly, the world is full of hypocrisy and hurtful intentions veiled as helping. This example made me want to wring Bob's stringy little neck http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/534179

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  by Darkling on April 15th, 2007

• I see. Well we all pretty much know where the common stand is on hate mail.

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  by littowadey on April 15th, 2007

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