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News: 0% of Icelanders 25 or younger believe god created the world
Member Since: 8/30/2012
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Originally posted by Repo
There is no way these statistics are true and the people applauding are incredibly offensive and ignorant.
Anyways, everyone is entitled to their own belief on the creation of the world without being judged. I believe God had a very large involvement, but I completely respect that others do not and am 100% fine with that. What I do not respect is the "atheism is superior" mindset that certain entitled fools on this forum have taken (and, obviously I'm opposed to "Christianity is objectively superior and Christians > Non-Christians" people as well)
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I don't respect people who believe in ideologies that encourage the killing of non-believers or that consider women as inferior or that make gay people sinners.
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Member Since: 3/1/2012
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So when nonreligious people are cheering for themselves or criticizing religions, we are being disrespectful. But when religious people are, we have to respect their beliefs?
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 8,579
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Originally posted by Jet
Quoting this for the people who don't see the disrespect in the thread. Pick up a book/learn to read atrl.
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Their just expressing their opinions! TOTEZ acceptable
Of course, if a religious fundamentaist said this about gay people, there would be (deservingly) hell to pay.
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Member Since: 4/14/2011
Posts: 48,397
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Originally posted by Marvin
1) They didn't poll everyone in the country, so 0.0% is most likely false.
2) 42% of Icelanders younger than 25 claimed they were Christian.
3) When has Iceland ever mattered? Less than 400 thousand people live there. There's more than 7 BILLION people in the world.
But continue to argue over nothing!
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Iceland may be small but it is one of the most prosperous nations on Earth, and what's happening there may happen in other places later. Northern Europe in general 
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Member Since: 8/3/2012
Posts: 19,910
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Originally posted by Marvin
1) They didn't poll everyone in the country, so 0.0% is most likely false.
2) 42% of Icelanders younger than 25 claimed they were Christian.
3) When has Iceland ever mattered? Less than 400 thousand people live there. There's more than 7 BILLION people in the world.
But continue to argue over nothing!
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Why so bothered tho and trying to diminish the accomplishment of that progressive country?
Iceland >>>>
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Member Since: 10/9/2011
Posts: 8,131
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Originally posted by YUNGKALIMXEL
Right?  Like, y'all look so stupid to me rn. It doesn't matter if someone believes God created the world or not, they should still be respected. |
Of course. But it's not in bad taste to celebrate when you feel that the world is improving according to your personal beliefs, so please don't lump all atheists/non-believers into the same pile, they're all individuals.
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Member Since: 6/20/2010
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Originally posted by Repo
Well, this is ATRL, so it kinda does 
I do get what you are trying to say and I don't think you meant harm. That said, I do think what was said was offensive. And comparing a key element in many people's lives isn't quite the same as how much a pop star's album sells |
Going by your stated opinions and beliefs, this comment can be seen as extremely offensive as well. Who are you to decide what is worth comparing or not? For someone who has little to no interest in religion or doesn't identify oneself by it, a pop star can be even more important than religion and therefore be a key element in a person's life.
Practise what you preach, mate.
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Member Since: 6/7/2005
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Originally posted by YUNGKALIMXEL
It doesn't matter if someone believes God created the world or not, they should still be respected.
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Why? Why should I respect relegions that don't respect me?
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Originally posted by Idontcareaboutyou
I don't respect people who believe in ideologies that encourage the killing of non-believers or that consider women as inferior or that make gay people sinners.
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Well, yeah. Respect of ideologies kinda ends when they harm other people, but not all religious people subscribe to ideologies that promote any such things. I, for one, do not believe in any kind of harm for people who have a different belief in mine, consider women equal to men, and think there si nothing wrong with being gay 
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Member Since: 6/13/2012
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Atheist/anti-religion people are so annoying.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 8,579
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Originally posted by MonstahNL
Going by your stated opinion and beliefs, this comment can be seen as extremely offensive as well. Who are you to decide what is worth comparing or not? For someone who has little to no interest in religion or doesn't identify oneself by it, a pop star can be even more important than religion and therefore be a key element in a person's life.
Practise what you preach, mate.
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Fine, if you actually think a pop star album's sales is as importantt as religion, I am sorry.
FOR THE LARGE MAJORITY OF THE STATiSTICAL POPULATION, they are not comparable
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by katysus
Oh please. We 're not the one who's spreading bigotry and wars.
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And I am? 
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Originally posted by Elusive Chanteuse
Good, that's reality.
And no if someone believes that God created the world its a ridiculous belief so no it shouldn't be respected.
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Then don't expect anyone to respect your ignorant opinion
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Well I mean, I believe in God, I like to believe there is a higher power but I don't think he created the world either. I mean, it's been proven by science that The Big Bang happened, however I like to think God had a helping hand in creating that Big Bang and that's why we were lucky enough to be where we are today.
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Member Since: 6/7/2005
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Originally posted by Hi_im_new
Atheist/anti-religion people are so annoying.
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At least we don't kill people in the name of science.
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Member Since: 3/2/2014
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telling people to respect when religion doesnt respect me
ive been living in a muslim country for 18 years dont teach me stuff. i dont give 2 ***** about what you believe in. keep that away from me. stop getting offended because i dont like your thoughts. they KILL people here because their religion says so. so shut your mouth and have some respect for me. good night
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Member Since: 8/3/2012
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Originally posted by katysus
So when nonreligious people are cheering for themselves or criticizing religions, we are being disrespectful. But when religious people are, we have to respect their beliefs?
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This basically. Religious people are so worked up in their beliefs and DEMAND respect for a billion different variations of their nonsensical beliefs.
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Member Since: 2/6/2014
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Originally posted by Elusive Chanteuse
Good, that's reality.
And no if someone believes that God created the world its a ridiculous belief so no it shouldn't be respected.
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So let me get this straight, you get upset over someone saying they don't believe in homosexuality but yet you turn around and say anyone who's a Christian shouldn't be respected.
How are you going to expect anyone to respect your values if you don't respect theirs?
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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Originally posted by ToMmY
Why? Why should I respect relegions that don't respect me? |
it's ironic that you don't respect others peoples believes but you want people to respect you because you're gay.
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Member Since: 6/7/2005
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Originally posted by careerfatality
telling people to respect when religion doesnt respect me
ive been living in a muslim country for 18 years dont teach me stuff. i dont give 2 ***** about what you believe in. keep that away from me. stop getting offended because i dont like your thoughts. they KILL people here because their religion says so. so shut your mouth and have some respect for me. good night
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I respect you.
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Member Since: 1/4/2014
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Good job Iceland. I know that for many religion is something they find comfort in, but I'm a believer you should be finding comfort in the people and things around you, tangible emotions and people, not a 100% faith based system.
Christianity would be nicer if the main source of practicing instruction, the Bible, was not a spiteful book with sexism, racism, homophobia and violence throughout.
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Originally posted by careerfatality
telling people to respect when religion doesnt respect me
ive been living in a muslim country for 18 years dont teach me stuff. i dont give 2 ***** about what you believe in. keep that away from me. stop getting offended because i dont like your thoughts. they KILL people here because their religion says so. so shut your mouth and have some respect for me. good night
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