Why is everyone so up-in-your-face about their beliefs?

[cavemano727]

I hate it, I have one friend who is an atheist and whenever I'm around him at some point he starts saying my religion is wrong. It gets very annoying because he doesn't shut up when I'm trying to talk about other more relevant things.

 

[RatRace123]

Well, I've never met an "in your face gay", I don't think any real life gay is a walking stereotype.

But on topic: It's human nature to assume that you're right and the other guy is wrong, and he should be ashamed for his wrong viewpoint.
In short: Yeah, humans are dicks.

 

[Mr Pantomime]

My best friend is an Atheist, and Im Christian. We dont argue about that all the time. Sometimes, if its interesting, but not a lot. Same with everyone I meet. what youre probably thinking of is the extreme sides. Westboro Church and the like. People like that feel they need to announce their beliefs, and argue with anyone who doesnt agree. They lack the ability to see things from another point of view, or simply refuse to.

As for gay people, sometimes its attention seeking, but a lot of it is to show they exist. A lot of people would rather not think about gay people and pretend they dont exist. Its a good way to announce themselves IMO

 

[Estelindis]

I'm Christian. Personally, I tend to wait and see who other people are and where they're coming from before making the decision on whether or not to discuss personal beliefs.

The person with whom I have the most enjoyable religious discussions is pagan. I like talking to him about faith and belief because he is openminded and tolerant, and happy to explain and discuss what might be right and wrong about both our faiths rather than simply trying to ram his down my throat.

Accordingly, based on my positive experience of those who are openminded, I try to be friendly towards everyone, regardless of what their beliefs may or may not be. That said, I'll only discuss religion if I think it's going to get somewhere - not if it's going to cause frayed tempers. There's no point banging your head against a metaphorical brick wall, or encouraging someone who you can be fairly sure is only going to mock and deride you.

Coincidentally, considering the mention of homosexuality, my pagan friend is also gay. I accept the fullness of who he is, and he accepts who I am, even though my religion is opposed to practising homosexuality. I wouldn't say he shoves his sexual orientation in anyone's face, but he's not shy about it either (nor, in my opinion, should he be). He quite happily calls his partner "beloved" in front of whomever he pleases. I don't see anything wrong with this. In fact, from my point of view, affirming love and faithfulness is right.

 

[reg42]

When a Christian meets an Atheist, it instantly turns to who's belief it the right one.
The Atheist begins talking about the science and the "false hope" and such, you know the drill.

False. Stop generalising. Seriously, it's stupid.

Another thing. Why must a Homosexual pull out the rainbow flag? It's like their just asking for the attention. It can't just be: "I'm gay." It has to be "I'm GAAA-HAY-HAAAAY! And all you folks can eat it. Sodomy time!" And then, the protesters have to come out on streets and start shouting at passer-bys.

You clearly don't know that many gay people. Again, generalising.

 

[Tdc2182]

I have honestly never had an experience of someone shoving their beliefs in my face. The last time someone talked to me about religion I took one of their flyers and said no thank you.

But that is an experience of someone shoving their beliefs in your face.

And if that pisses you off you need counseling.

Edit; That first one was a little harsh, I should say "That is a rather embarassing insecurity, and I would work on that if I were you"

 

[strum4h]

I have honestly never had an experience of someone shoving their beliefs in my face. The last time someone talked to me about religion I took one of their flyers and said no thank you.

But that is an experience of someone shoving their beliefs in your face.

And if that pisses you off you need counseling.

Edit; That first one was a little harsh, I should say "That is a rather embarassing insecurity, and I would work on that if I were you"

I never said that it pisses me off.

 

[Tdc2182]

I have honestly never had an experience of someone shoving their beliefs in my face. The last time someone talked to me about religion I took one of their flyers and said no thank you.

But that is an experience of someone shoving their beliefs in your face.

And if that pisses you off you need counseling.

Edit; That first one was a little harsh, I should say "That is a rather embarassing insecurity, and I would work on that if I were you"

I never said that it pisses me off.

Well, then again, thats also not "Up in your face".

 

[strum4h]

I have honestly never had an experience of someone shoving their beliefs in my face. The last time someone talked to me about religion I took one of their flyers and said no thank you.

But that is an experience of someone shoving their beliefs in your face.

And if that pisses you off you need counseling.

Edit; That first one was a little harsh, I should say "That is a rather embarassing insecurity, and I would work on that if I were you"

I never said that it pisses me off.

Well, then again, thats also not "Up in your face".

It is pretty much "advertising." There are people that go door to door to "sell" religion like magazine subscriptions. It should be about believing in a set of principles to live a better life.