Why Are Some Theists So Ignorant!!

[RATTER15]

Do they really think that being an Atheist means we have no feelings or compassion!!?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/05/atheist-chaplains-worm-food_n_3393122.html?ncid=txtlnkushpmg00000037

[Canary42]

You have to be ignorant to be a theist.

[craft1948]

I sometimes think that atheists don't consider that theists can be upset too ratter............

[pixie373]

You do indeed. I'm an atheist and have more compassion and morals than most people I know.

[craft1948]

I'm just extremely hurt that canary considers me ignorant...........

[MrsLulu]

Sit back and take it like Christians have to take being told that the Bible is just a bl@@dy fairy tale.

[RATTER15]

Mrs Lulu, thats just a little different, we are questioning your faith not your ability to have compassion for those recently bereaved.

[ToraToraTora]

Ignorance, is their stock in trade, it is a requirement in order to believe in one of the brands of fairly tales.

[ToraToraTora]

let us not forget it was the Pharasees that insisted that Jesus was crucified. All religions fear those that challenge their views

[RATTER15]

I referred to "some Theists" now this is turning into a mud slinging thread!

[MrsLulu]

What I am trying to say Ratter15 that no matter who they are, people in this
world of ours can say some ugly things that hurt other people. Of course athiests have feelings and compassion. You just have to learn to ignore what these people say because you know better. I personally cannot imagine anyone one saying such a horrible thing to a bereaved family

[AB Editor]

Do you mean ALL theists Ratter?

It feels a bit tit for tat really and quite beneath you.

[RATTER15]

No Ed, I mean "SOME" theist as in my question. I am not judging theists in genera, just the ones who made the stupid comments in the video I posted.

[sandyRoe]

The politician in the clip might have phrased that better. BUt how could someone who didn't believe act as a chaplain and comfort a soldier who been mortally wounded and did have faith?

[RATTER15]

Sandy, I dont understand how an Atheist could be a chaplain to be honest, I thought that was a strictly religious post. However, anybody that is trained in palliative care would know how to deal with that situation with or without a belief in any god.

[AB Editor]

Sorry Ratter, but it did seem like another "lets all have a poke at how silly theists are" post.

[AB Editor]

Aren't military Chaplains "all flavours" anyway? Also, human, so they'll probably be as alright as you can be in that situation!

[craft1948]

As being branded ignorant by someone like Tora, I'm just mortified.

[Ellipsis]

> Why Are Some Theists So Ignorant!!

Because theists are a large group of humans. As are atheists, some of whom are also ignorant.

[gness]

I read it as...some...Ratter and not towards all theists. Those comments were disgraceful.
If I were in a situation where I needed comfort as I was dying the last person I would want would be a believer in God.....that would annoy the life out of me on its own. Have seen it so much with my Irish, Catholic family. I would appreciate the comfort of a caring atheist...humanist..anyone who didn't mention God.....and each must have to his own. x