My Unpopular Opinion
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Going to get killed for this but they are just my unpopular opinions...
Religion is for idiots.
All drugs should be legalized.
Capitalism is over rated.
I agree with you. However, I wouldn't say religion is for idiots. There are lots of intelligent religious folks. However, I think religion is for those who seek comfort from their fears and insecurities. One of the most common phrases I hear from one of my religious friends is, "I just let God handle it" or "put it in God's hands." I wish I could politely suggest that *she* should handle the situation rather than ignoring it (or only acknowledging its potential metaphysical consequences via prayer). LOL... that's just my (unpopular?) opinion though.
well i will agree with you on one thing...ur right- people should handle their situations- but what they should realize is that when they "put it in God's Hands" that means that they want God to help them make the right decisions...or that they will not allow the anxieties of the situation dictate their life matt 6:33,34 ...simple...but i think most "religions" are what you say- just a place for ppl to get comfort or to "do whats right" so to speak-
for me its so much more about finding the right place to worship just as long as its all about the truth of the Bible and not just putting money into some pastor/reverends pocket so they can get a bigger house or car... ya kno0 -
The Koran and most other "holy books" also instruct their followers to go out an proselytize. That isn't unique to the Bible. I respect others' right to believe in and preach about what they want. Likewise, you should respect my right to not believe in god(s). It doesn't take faith to hold no belief. I don't believe in unicorns, faeries, or elves either. Does that take faith? No. Atheists aren't forcing you not to believe in gods. There's a reason, however, why atheists and other non-believers (theological noncognivitists, agnostics, ignosticts, etc.) engage with believers. Most of the atheists I know know more about religion and theology than most believers. We've studied and through logic and reason have come to the conclusion that there is no credible evidence for belief in gods. We also are acutely aware of the harm that organized religion and faith have caused in the world. Other posters have detailed those harms (Inquisition, Pogroms, anti-gay laws, wars, discrimination, etc.) on this thread so I don't need to provide the specifics. Ultimately, everyone has to decide for themselves what they believe or don't believe. I just think it's important that people are informed. I sent my kids to parochial schools but I also told them that when they were old enough they were free to make their own decisions about god. My son turned 19 last week. He is a self-professed atheist. My daughter is 14 and she is a believer, like my wife, but I don't worry because she has an open mind and questions everything.
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Quoted from part 1
Death tolls
Pol Pot >2 million
Hitler > 6 million
Stalin at least 20 million (some sources say 50 million)
None of these men believed in God
Not an argument for the presence of God, but irritates me when people blame all major genocides etc on religion.
Not meaning to carry on this discussion about religion, but just to clarify a mistake in fact - I'm pretty sure Hitler was a Christian :ohwell:
Though he wasn't massacring Jews in the name of God, so I guess that's something.
You're right. Hitler was Catholic. And ... Quoted from Mein Kamf: "Hence today I believe that I am acting in accordance with the will of the Almighty Creator: by defending myself against the Jew ,I am fighting for the work of the Lord."0 -
You misread my reply. As a Christian I can look at someone else who says they are Christian, i.e. Hitler/Westboro Baptist and hold them to accountability if their works/actions don't mesh with what they are saying.
Anyone can say they love Christ but if in that same breath they scream out vile hatred and evil......then they are liars. We will know a Christian by their actions and their faith. If I tell you I love Christ and I say I hate you because of your sin....then I am a liar and the light of Christ is not in me.
Christ was/is not about hatred and evil intent. Anyone that uses His name for that is not a Christian.
Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell and a sizable chunk of the republican party would like to have a word with you...
Honestly, I don't like a lot of things either one of those people do or say and I don't believe most politicians when they state their religion anyway. I don't consider myself republican or democrat either lol0 -
You misread my reply. As a Christian I can look at someone else who says they are Christian, i.e. Hitler/Westboro Baptist and hold them to accountability if their works/actions don't mesh with what they are saying.
Anyone can say they love Christ but if in that same breath they scream out vile hatred and evil......then they are liars. We will know a Christian by their actions and their faith. If I tell you I love Christ and I say I hate you because of your sin....then I am a liar and the light of Christ is not in me.
Christ was/is not about hatred and evil intent. Anyone that uses His name for that is not a Christian.
Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell and a sizable chunk of the republican party would like to have a word with you...
And I would love to have a word with them. I'm about my relationship with Jesus, not about the status quo. My Bible says that there will come a time when people will face Jesus and claim that they were His children. Healed in His name etc.....Jesus will look at them and say, "Depart from me I knew you not, you doers of iniquity." So, those that seem to get all the limelight and have decided they speak for ALL Christians, all the while speaking/doing vile, contemptable things in God's name, I believe will face the Judge and He'll set them straight.
They don't speak for all Christians, most certainly not me.0 -
They don't speak for all Christians, most certainly not me.
That's good--I hope that they don't speak for many people. Frankly, people like them are what has given christianity a bad name. I'm not anti-christian--some of my best friends are christian. But the single worst enemy to christianity today is the loud-mouthed ones like Robertson or other proponents of "christian hatred". And there are unfortunately plenty of very LOUD ones.0 -
Going to get killed for this but they are just my unpopular opinions...
Religion is for idiots.
All drugs should be legalized.
Capitalism is over rated.
I agree with you. However, I wouldn't say religion is for idiots. There are lots of intelligent religious folks. However, I think religion is for those who seek comfort from their fears and insecurities. One of the most common phrases I hear from one of my religious friends is, "I just let God handle it" or "put it in God's hands." I wish I could politely suggest that *she* should handle the situation rather than ignoring it (or only acknowledging its potential metaphysical consequences via prayer). LOL... that's just my (unpopular?) opinion though.
well i will agree with you on one thing...ur right- people should handle their situations- but what they should realize is that when they "put it in God's Hands" that means that they want God to help them make the right decisions...or that they will not allow the anxieties of the situation dictate their life matt 6:33,34 ...simple...but i think most "religions" are what you say- just a place for ppl to get comfort or to "do whats right" so to speak-
for me its so much more about finding the right place to worship just as long as its all about the truth of the Bible and not just putting money into some pastor/reverends pocket so they can get a bigger house or car... ya kno
My husband is a pastor. I can assure you that the tithes our church members give does not go to us to line our pockets for a bigger house or car. Not every man of God and his family gets rich from the church - - in fact that's not the norm. The church is commanded by God's Word to take care of the "undershepherd" that being the pastor. If God has called a man to be a Pastor, to lead his flock on this earth, then that man is to be trusted in all aspects by his congregation and he has very very high standards he is expected to live by. He is to be held accountable by his deacons/elders and the congregation.
Sadly, there are churches who don't do this and they put the pastor on the pedestal and allow alot of bad things to go on but it is NOT the norm.0 -
You're right. Hitler was Catholic. And ... Quoted from Mein Kamf: "Hence today I believe that I am acting in accordance with the will of the Almighty Creator: by defending myself against the Jew ,I am fighting for the work of the Lord."
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Mein Kamf was written in 1925-36. He later denounced Christianity
for example from 1941:
19th October, 1941, night:
The reason why the ancient world was so pure, light and serene was that it knew nothing of the two great scourges: the pox and Christianity.0 -
I really dislike children. Their voices are like nails on a blackboard to me. I don't like how they are always running, screeching, snotting, and getting filthy.
I think too many people ruin their lives by having kids that they should have known better than to have. I find it hard to feel sorry for them though, because these are the people who like to look down on me and tell me I lead an empty life because I don't want kids. They turn their wrath to me because it's kind of a social taboo to dislike the children you've already had and it might feel icky to say, "Gee, why didn't I think this through?"0 -
The social stigma that women should be a certain way and men should be a certain way that is so ingrained in our society is utterly sad. (If you're going to argue that this doesn't exist.... Just... Just stop right there and don't talk to me, please)
Thursdays are the worst days of the week. Mondays are the best weekdays of the week. Sundays are the best days of the week.
Summer sucks. Winter is amazing.0 -
I really dislike children. Their voices are like nails on a blackboard to me. I don't like how they are always running, screeching, snotting, and getting filthy.
I think too many people ruin their lives by having kids that they should have known better than to have. I find it hard to feel sorry for them though, because these are the people who like to look down on me and tell me I lead an empty life because I don't want kids. They turn their wrath to me because it's kind of a social taboo to dislike the children you've already had and it might feel icky to say, "Gee, why didn't I think this through?"
Yeah, I often don't like other people's kids. Any time I hear those parents blathering about having "the world's best daughter" or "my perfect little angel" I want to ask them if they've actually met their kid. I think those people are just trying to convince themselves.0 -
Going to get killed for this but they are just my unpopular opinions...
Religion is for idiots.
All drugs should be legalized.
Capitalism is over rated.
I agree with you. However, I wouldn't say religion is for idiots. There are lots of intelligent religious folks. However, I think religion is for those who seek comfort from their fears and insecurities. One of the most common phrases I hear from one of my religious friends is, "I just let God handle it" or "put it in God's hands." I wish I could politely suggest that *she* should handle the situation rather than ignoring it (or only acknowledging its potential metaphysical consequences via prayer). LOL... that's just my (unpopular?) opinion though.
well i will agree with you on one thing...ur right- people should handle their situations- but what they should realize is that when they "put it in God's Hands" that means that they want God to help them make the right decisions...or that they will not allow the anxieties of the situation dictate their life matt 6:33,34 ...simple...but i think most "religions" are what you say- just a place for ppl to get comfort or to "do whats right" so to speak-
for me its so much more about finding the right place to worship just as long as its all about the truth of the Bible and not just putting money into some pastor/reverends pocket so they can get a bigger house or car... ya kno
My husband is a pastor. I can assure you that the tithes our church members give does not go to us to line our pockets for a bigger house or car. Not every man of God and his family gets rich from the church - - in fact that's not the norm. The church is commanded by God's Word to take care of the "undershepherd" that being the pastor. If God has called a man to be a Pastor, to lead his flock on this earth, then that man is to be trusted in all aspects by his congregation and he has very very high standards he is expected to live by. He is to be held accountable by his deacons/elders and the congregation.
Sadly, there are churches who don't do this and they put the pastor on the pedestal and allow alot of bad things to go on but it is NOT the norm.
Agreed! A lot of people don't realize that without tithes and offerings, a church can't afford to keep the electricity on, water bill paid, mortgage/rent on the building, maintenance, ect... So it's not just about trying to "sucker people out of money" or something like that- it's important in order to make sure the needs of the church are met. And full time pastors often do draw a salary (so that they themselves can survive and their families can eat while they dedicate themselves to their job/ministry). Unfortunately scandles with big name televangelists, ect... have distorted the view on it and made some people afraid to give at all0 -
Going to get killed for this but they are just my unpopular opinions...
Religion is for idiots.
All drugs should be legalized.
Capitalism is over rated.
I agree with you. However, I wouldn't say religion is for idiots. There are lots of intelligent religious folks. However, I think religion is for those who seek comfort from their fears and insecurities. One of the most common phrases I hear from one of my religious friends is, "I just let God handle it" or "put it in God's hands." I wish I could politely suggest that *she* should handle the situation rather than ignoring it (or only acknowledging its potential metaphysical consequences via prayer). LOL... that's just my (unpopular?) opinion though.
well i will agree with you on one thing...ur right- people should handle their situations- but what they should realize is that when they "put it in God's Hands" that means that they want God to help them make the right decisions...or that they will not allow the anxieties of the situation dictate their life matt 6:33,34 ...simple...but i think most "religions" are what you say- just a place for ppl to get comfort or to "do whats right" so to speak-
for me its so much more about finding the right place to worship just as long as its all about the truth of the Bible and not just putting money into some pastor/reverends pocket so they can get a bigger house or car... ya kno
My husband is a pastor. I can assure you that the tithes our church members give does not go to us to line our pockets for a bigger house or car. Not every man of God and his family gets rich from the church - - in fact that's not the norm. The church is commanded by God's Word to take care of the "undershepherd" that being the pastor. If God has called a man to be a Pastor, to lead his flock on this earth, then that man is to be trusted in all aspects by his congregation and he has very very high standards he is expected to live by. He is to be held accountable by his deacons/elders and the congregation.
Sadly, there are churches who don't do this and they put the pastor on the pedestal and allow alot of bad things to go on but it is NOT the norm.
idk if i would agree that getting rich from the church isnt a norm...i mean there is SOOOO much corruption within religions today and THAT is why ppl hate religion...and not just God...its sad that some can ruin a wonderful thing for masses because of the corruption and inconsistencies...thats why i think its so important to find TRUTH and not just "religion"0 -
I really dislike children. Their voices are like nails on a blackboard to me. I don't like how they are always running, screeching, snotting, and getting filthy.
I think too many people ruin their lives by having kids that they should have known better than to have. I find it hard to feel sorry for them though, because these are the people who like to look down on me and tell me I lead an empty life because I don't want kids. They turn their wrath to me because it's kind of a social taboo to dislike the children you've already had and it might feel icky to say, "Gee, why didn't I think this through?"
Yeah, I often don't like other people's kids. Any time I hear those parents blathering about having "the world's best daughter" or "my perfect little angel" I want to ask them if they've actually met their kid. I think those people are just trying to convince themselves.
I used to think that when I'd see people's screaming bratty children but then I had my daughter and it turned out she had autism and I learned really quick what sensory overload and a meltdown looks like (lots of crying and wailing and general craziness!) I'm way less judgmental than I used to be because now I know what it's like to be in the other parents' shoes. So when I see I kid melting down, I don't automatically assume they're a brat because who knows? They might have issues like my daughter and their parent is simply doing the best they can.0 -
I really dislike children. Their voices are like nails on a blackboard to me. I don't like how they are always running, screeching, snotting, and getting filthy.
I think too many people ruin their lives by having kids that they should have known better than to have. I find it hard to feel sorry for them though, because these are the people who like to look down on me and tell me I lead an empty life because I don't want kids. They turn their wrath to me because it's kind of a social taboo to dislike the children you've already had and it might feel icky to say, "Gee, why didn't I think this through?"
Yeah, I often don't like other people's kids. Any time I hear those parents blathering about having "the world's best daughter" or "my perfect little angel" I want to ask them if they've actually met their kid. I think those people are just trying to convince themselves.
I used to think that when I'd see people's screaming bratty children but then I had my daughter and it turned out she had autism and I learned really quick what sensory overload and a meltdown looks like (lots of crying and wailing and general craziness!) I'm way less judgmental than I used to be because now I know what it's like to be in the other parents' shoes. So when I see I kid melting down, I don't automatically assume they're a brat because who knows? They might have issues like my daughter and their parent is simply doing the best they can.
Oh yeah, I"m not talking about tantrums and such. I know that kids act a fool in public sometimes. No, I'm talking about kids of people that I actually know. Some kids are just obnoxious.0 -
My unpopular opinion:
People should just STFU about religion already. Enough religious butthurt. I mean...come on. Who cares anymore?
^^^ oh, so THIS ! ^^^0 -
I really dislike children. Their voices are like nails on a blackboard to me. I don't like how they are always running, screeching, snotting, and getting filthy.
I think too many people ruin their lives by having kids that they should have known better than to have. I find it hard to feel sorry for them though, because these are the people who like to look down on me and tell me I lead an empty life because I don't want kids. They turn their wrath to me because it's kind of a social taboo to dislike the children you've already had and it might feel icky to say, "Gee, why didn't I think this through?"
Yeah, I often don't like other people's kids. Any time I hear those parents blathering about having "the world's best daughter" or "my perfect little angel" I want to ask them if they've actually met their kid. I think those people are just trying to convince themselves.
I used to think that when I'd see people's screaming bratty children but then I had my daughter and it turned out she had autism and I learned really quick what sensory overload and a meltdown looks like (lots of crying and wailing and general craziness!) I'm way less judgmental than I used to be because now I know what it's like to be in the other parents' shoes. So when I see I kid melting down, I don't automatically assume they're a brat because who knows? They might have issues like my daughter and their parent is simply doing the best they can.
Oh yeah, I"m not talking about tantrums and such. I know that kids act a fool in public sometimes. No, I'm talking about kids of people that I actually know. Some kids are just obnoxious.
I agree- I have met some genuinely obnoxious kids. I have a friend who has a daughter the same age as mine. Little girl is smart as a whip. And she's also likes to hit and pick on my kid whenever they're around. Needless to say I avoid them now lol0 -
i dont believe in organized religion
animal products are not necessary to live(im vegan)
i dont like any holiday or celebrate any holiday except halloween
marijuana should be legalized
i think red heads are hot(maybe because i am one)
i dont believe spoiling your kid and making them think they are perfect is ok
somebody sometime will make sure they know they are not later in life
i dont ever want to live in california(dont tell hubby that, he thinks he will get there one day. haha)
and also every female starting from 14 should be on birth control(but male/female still be taught sex ed to wrap it up) so they dont end up on maury0 -
I was in the grocery store sometime last year and heard a kid cursing @ his mother on the next aisle over.
I walked around the corner and this kid about 8 yrs old was just screaming @ his mom for not buying something he wanted.
So, in case you haven't figured out yet.......I'm kind of brassy.....I stopped by buggy right by that kid and his mom and looked him right in the eyes and said, " If you were my son I would whip the fire out of you right here in this store. Don't let me hear you talk to your momma like that again........I mean it"
The mother just looked at me and she was on the verge of tears and I felt so bad for her. The kid....shut up and got under the basket and pouted. Some folks have out of control kids.......lots of different reasons why though. Sometimes it just takes them reminding that kid who is in charge.
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I don't like muffins....I just don't understand why they are popular.0
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I was in the grocery store sometime last year and heard a kid cursing @ his mother on the next aisle over.
I walked around the corner and this kid about 8 yrs old was just screaming @ his mom for not buying something he wanted.
So, in case you haven't figured out yet.......I'm kind of brassy.....I stopped by buggy right by that kid and his mom and looked him right in the eyes and said, " If you were my son I would whip the fire out of you right here in this store. Don't let me hear you talk to your momma like that again........I mean it"
The mother just looked at me and she was on the verge of tears and I felt so bad for her. The kid....shut up and got under the basket and pouted. Some folks have out of control kids.......lots of different reasons why though. Sometimes it just takes them reminding that kid who is in charge.
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NICELY DONE! would have loved to see that...
i agree ppl and their rowdy kids are ridiculous...i mean if ur kid has a mental disability or some other reason for being crazy then ok...but if your just a bad parent who cant train your children...
just reminds me of an earlier post- ppl should have to take a test to have kids...they'll let anyone have kids but you have to take tests to do EVERYTHING else!...crazy world we live in0 -
i dont like any holiday or celebrate any holiday except halloween
i gotta know...why only halloween and not the others?0 -
also you should be feared by your children. i have friends, i didnt give birth so i could have one. you are there parent not their friend. my mom said move out of my house and you can then be my friend, but im still your mother. im still afraid of her haha.0
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i dont like any holiday or celebrate any holiday except halloween
i gotta know...why only halloween and not the others?
i think most are just excuses to either drink alcohol, see family you end up fighting with, greedy because of wanting presents and see who can outdo the other to prove they love somebody more, and if i want to prove my love to hubby, i dont have to wait until february 14th to do it:laugh:0 -
also you should be feared by your children. i have friends, i didnt give birth so i could have one. you are there parent not their friend. my mom said move out of my house and you can then be my friend, but im still your mother. im still afraid of her haha.
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That is definately a huge factor, in my humble and extraordinary opinion, in why kids do not respect their parents. There isn't alot that gets under my skin like seeing a child/teen be cruel and utterly disrespectful to their parents and the parents just cower down and say nothing!!! Really??!!! Oh lordy, sweet baby Jesus, it ain't going down like that at my house.....that much I can tell ya! LOL0 -
also you should be feared by your children. i have friends, i didnt give birth so i could have one. you are there parent not their friend. my mom said move out of my house and you can then be my friend, but im still your mother. im still afraid of her haha.
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That is definately a huge factor, in my humble and extraordinary opinion, in why kids do not respect their parents. There isn't alot that gets under my skin like seeing a child/teen be cruel and utterly disrespectful to their parents and the parents just cower down and say nothing!!! Really??!!! Oh lordy, sweet baby Jesus, it ain't going down like that at my house.....that much I can tell ya! LOL
As a kid and a teenager, I didn't fear danger or legal consequences for anything I could do, but I DID fear my grandmother (who raised me) and her reaction if I were to get into trouble. Fear of her is what kept me from sneaking out, drinking, drugs, etc. No other consequences could compare to getting her really mad at me. I hope to instill that in my kids:D0 -
I really dislike children. Their voices are like nails on a blackboard to me. I don't like how they are always running, screeching, snotting, and getting filthy.
I think too many people ruin their lives by having kids that they should have known better than to have. I find it hard to feel sorry for them though, because these are the people who like to look down on me and tell me I lead an empty life because I don't want kids. They turn their wrath to me because it's kind of a social taboo to dislike the children you've already had and it might feel icky to say, "Gee, why didn't I think this through?"
Soooooo I'm just taking a wild guess here that you wouldn't be interested in helping me out in children's ministry @ my church? LOL about 15-20 kids from ages 4 til 5th grade!! All wanting a snack, yelling, running around, screaming......no? U sure? :bigsmile:0 -
I agree, I love going to the dentist more that going to the hairdressers.0
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also you should be feared by your children. i have friends, i didnt give birth so i could have one. you are there parent not their friend. my mom said move out of my house and you can then be my friend, but im still your mother. im still afraid of her haha.
This i truly love
That is definately a huge factor, in my humble and extraordinary opinion, in why kids do not respect their parents. There isn't alot that gets under my skin like seeing a child/teen be cruel and utterly disrespectful to their parents and the parents just cower down and say nothing!!! Really??!!! Oh lordy, sweet baby Jesus, it ain't going down like that at my house.....that much I can tell ya! LOL
As a kid and a teenager, I didn't fear danger or legal consequences for anything I could do, but I DID fear my grandmother (who raised me) and her reaction if I were to get into trouble. Fear of her is what kept me from sneaking out, drinking, drugs, etc. No other consequences could compare to getting her really mad at me. I hope to instill that in my kids:D Me too sista! Hopefully I've instilled that in my two grown sons, just setting out in the world. Fingers crossed 0 -
i dont like any holiday or celebrate any holiday except halloween
i gotta know...why only halloween and not the others?
i think most are just excuses to either drink alcohol, see family you end up fighting with, greedy because of wanting presents and see who can outdo the other to prove they love somebody more, and if i want to prove my love to hubby, i dont have to wait until february 14th to do it:laugh:
alright well i can roll with that...i dont celebrate any holidays...but for other reasons- but it was interesting to hear your outlook- i especially commend you for not letting the world of holidays and their ability to make ppl spend UNGODLY amounts of money on ppl they dont even like...thats nice to see someone-- anyone--- not following the crowd "just because"0 -
I agree, I love going to the dentist more that going to the hairdressers.
Me too! I haven't cut my hair in about 3 years because not once in my 40 years....NOT ONCE....has a hair dresser cut my hair correctly. Apparenlty curly hair is just too complicated to get right!
I'd rather have a root canal than walk out of a salon looking like I have a red afro on my head.:huh:0
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