Christians On A Bus along with Ravioli

[Ravioli]

So i had been snowboarding all day today and i took the bus to get back home. I was sitting there minding my own business when i hear people behind me talk about religion. They talked some flat out ****ed up shit. They kept talking about some Seven Curses or some bullshit. Apparantly, when the Bible mentions Locus, its talking about hordes of apache helecopters that will **** shit up :/ They also said that everyone will get an implant in their skin that will mark them as evil, and satan will purge them from earth. So as i was sitting there facepalming the **** out of my face, i decided to jump in. So we had a little discussion, i said i was an Atheist but i wasnt pushy about it. It was actually quite nice talking to them, but then, ofcourse, the TRUE face of christians surfaced. One girl said i was going to hell. Wow, "thats not a very kind thing to say" i said. The other guys appologized for her, but then a few others said i was going to hell too. Its quite weird how Christians say it, they have a smile on their face, and they say it very kindly "you are going to burn in hell " and at that point i realized that "holy shit, christians ARE ****ing mentally insane".

Then from nowhere, some other guys from the front of the bus comes back and joins the discussion, but these guys are hardcore god damn religious nutheads. One guy offered me the bible, but i declined. Its actually true what Bill Hicks said about fundamentalists, they look unevolved and retarded.

Most of them left towards the end of the bus ride, finally there was just me and 1 guy left. This guy is the nicest christian i have ever met. He let me talk till i finished, and he was actually interested in my viewpoint. It was really nice talking to him, and he tried his best to answer my questions, but ofcourse, his answers were offtopic and downright bullshit, but i felt bad for the guy so i didnt call him on it.

The guy gave me his name, he wanted me to add him on facebook. I might set up a fake account and talk to him, i dont want my name to get registrated in some "MUST CONVERT" list.

Its so weird tho, i actually snowboarded with some of those people during the day, and ate lunch with them, and joked and laughed. And then on the bus, they curse me to hell. What the hell is wrong with these people? How can they hang out with people and be nice while thinking in their head "this guy is going to hell". Seriously, what the ****? Get a god damn mental exam.

 

[15357]

Heh. I never tell Christians that I'm an atheist. It's like an invitation for harrassment.


I just tell them that I have no time for god.

 

[MJ12]

Heh. I never tell Christians that I'm an atheist. It's like an invitation for harrassment.

Weak.

 

[15357]

Weak.

I consider it to be rude to say/imply "I believe that your beliefs are inane, crazy, and worthless."

 

[MJ12]

I consider it to be rude to say/imply "I believe that your beliefs are inane, crazy, and worthless."

So if there are a group of people who believe eating poop will give you supernatural powers, and they continually harass you to eat poop; you're not gunna say "No thanks, I don't believe that eating poop will give me powers, stop trying to force feed me poop"?

Because religious people are kinda like people who try to force feed you poop.

 

[Krynn72]

The bible says Atheists are going to go to hell. Its not like they just suddenly hate you and are cursing you to hell. In their eyes, you already damned yourself to hell. I mean, beyond the overall belief in heaven and hell, its not really crazy that they would think that. I don't get why you're so shocked.

You should have taken that bible, because it kinda seems like you have no idea what you're talking about.


And I agree with numbers' first post. I pretty much never mention I'm an atheist to anyone. Especially where I live now. I've mentioned it a couple of times, and each time it turned into a cluster**** of angry people all angry at me.

 

[blackout]

just so you know, this does not in any way represent Christianity, it may represent christian extremism, but not true Christianity.

Peace.

 

[MJ12]

just so you know, this does not in any way represent Christianity, it may represent christian extremism, but not true Christianity.

Peace.

This isn't going to end well.

 

[15357]

So if there are a group of people who believe eating poop will give you supernatural powers, and they continually harass you to eat poop; you're not gunna say "No thanks, I don't believe that eating poop will give me powers, stop trying to force feed me poop"?

Because religious people are kinda like people who try to force feed you poop.

You have enlightened me. D:

But seriously, saying "Some other time, plzthxbai" is better than "No." because they will try and feed you poop right there, whereas you can stall by pretending to be interested in their beliefs but short on time.

 

[Ravioli]

The bible says Atheists are going to go to hell. Its not like they just suddenly hate you and are cursing you to hell. In their eyes, you already damned yourself to hell. I mean, beyond the overall belief in heaven and hell, its not really crazy that they would think that. I don't get why you're so shocked.

You should have taken that bible, because it kinda seems like you have no idea what you're talking about.


And I agree with numbers' first post. I pretty much never mention I'm an atheist to anyone. Especially where I live now. I've mentioned it a couple of times, and each time it turned into a cluster**** of angry people all angry at me.

The reason why i am suprised is because i have never actually encountered people like this, who are at one moment are nice and normal, and the next moment telling me im going to hell. I understand their point of view, but that doesnt excuse it from being totally batshit insane. I have read and heard about these kinds of people before, but this is the first time i have ever met them, which might be why i got so shocked. One moment they are friends with me, the next moment they are not, just like that.

 

[Dekstar]

Lol we have a couple of Christian people round here (we call them 'The God Squad') that talk to you as you're walking down the road, saying "have you heard of Jesus Christ?"

I always say I need to be somewhere and walk off. Luckily they haven't figured out how to back people into a corner. Next time I see them, I'm considering saying "Unless Jesus can get me laid, I'm not interested."

 

[jondy]

This isn't going to end well.

I'm kind of looking forward to it. I mean, as long as Stern doesn't show up.

 

[Krynn72]

Were they really angry with you? Or were they just saying you're going to hell. I've had people say im going to hell in a sympathetic tone, where they're more sorry for you or just stating it more as "matter of factly" than "****ing atheist you're going to hell mother****er!" It was still a civil conversation where neither of us thought less of the other.

 

[Polaris]

Probably Jehova Witnesses, worst of all freaks. It's nice that you can stand out for your atheism and discuss that with other people.

You should have taken that bible, because it kinda seems like you have no idea what you're talking about.

Absolutely, and now they will give it to some weak individual to convert him. Shame on you.

I guess it would be better to burn in hell than share heaven with people like these. Forever.

 

[Solaris]

Yeah there are fundamentalist christians who give out free tea and coffee outside our student union at the end of the night.

When drunk I like to walk around shouting over their conversations quoting an origin of speices "THERE IS GRANDEUR IN THIS VIEW OF LIFE...."

Very entertaining.

 

[Ravioli]

Were they really angry with you? Or were they just saying you're going to hell. I've had people say im going to hell in a sympathetic tone, where they're more sorry for you or just stating it more as "matter of factly" than "****ing atheist you're going to hell mother****er!" It was still a civil conversation where neither of us thought less of the other.

It was mixed, the first one that told me i was going to hell said it very aggressive and rude, and when i responded to it she just looked the other way and jumped out of the discussion, not wanting to talk anymore. The other ones said it in a kind of a casual way, while a few had a subtle smile on their face, as if they were thinking "this atheist is going to hell and im glad he is", but then again i can be misjudging. There was A LOT of them, at some points i thought ii was in the god damn Church Bus of Christ. But it was very nice talking to the last guy, he was very kind and understanding.

 

[Warped]

i really hate it when the religious guy at work preaches about jesus but then you can tell hes going to snap one day. whenever i get into an unwanted conversation with him he rambles on and on like a baboon, and he also likes the like Pittsburgh Steelers which is like a no no here in Buffalo.

I would say I'm Agnostic and always have been. Even going to church once or twice a week I never felt connected and I always got kicked out of sunday school. on top of that i'd get punished for it to. ever since i quit church i felt a lot of stress disappear. my one main argument to christians now is when they said something like, "it must have been an angel" or "god has a plan" and you look at the evidence and theres nothing there to prove that. we're humans, we made a lot of what we see around us and its not a miracle when someone lives through a tragedy, its mere physics and luck.

 

[Solaris]

If you're agnostic, you're an atheist.

 

[Warped]

If you're agnostic, you're an atheist.

no, its more like if there is a god i couldn't really give a ****. whatever there is there is...thats Agnostic

Atheism is like "there is not God and I'm going to better mankind with science and math"

 

[Raziaar]

And I agree with numbers' first post. I pretty much never mention I'm an atheist to anyone. Especially where I live now. I've mentioned it a couple of times, and each time it turned into a cluster**** of angry people all angry at me.

Yep... that's why I don't talk about religion with my family. I go along with their grace before dinner and stuff(only happens when I'm visiting my uncle... I make my own damn food at home and use my keyboard as my table...), if they talk to me about religious stuff I just nod my head and go "uh huh, uh huh..."

It doesn't hurt me... and it sure as hell saves me from tons of drama.

 

[Schall]

Agnostic is when you think that there is a god, but you don't know anything about it. Atheists say that there isn't a god.

Or at least that's how I view it.

 

[Insano]

Agnostic is when you think that there is a god, but you don't know anything about it. Atheists say that there isn't a god.

Or at least that's how I view it.

Nope. An agnost doesn't say there is a God, but doesn't exclude the possibility either.

 

[Kaptain H]

That whole helicopter story sounds so familiar to me. My best friend used to go to a Christian summer camp when we were kids that told the same stories you mentioned, and her grandparents strongly believed the same thing. They were Mennonites, in any case.

 

[Warped]

Agnostic is when you think that there is a god, but you don't know anything about it. Atheists say that there isn't a god.

Or at least that's how I view it.

Not too sure if this helps but check it out

 

[Insano]

Lol we have a couple of Christian people round here (we call them 'The God Squad') that talk to you as you're walking down the road, saying "have you heard of Jesus Christ?""

"Is that the guy from Youtube?" and then just keep walking.

Christians are so easily trolled.

 

[Solaris]

Nor does an atheist exclude the possibility of a God. He/she just does not have a belief in one.

If you believe in a god, but don't know what it is you're a deist.

 

[Polaris]

Doesn't matter, even if you're agnostic you'll burn in hell.

 

[Asknoone]

Atheism is like "there is not God and I'm going to better mankind with science and math"

Atheism is not solely the rejection of a god or gods (though it's certainly a good start).

 

[MJ12]

Were they really angry with you? Or were they just saying you're going to hell.

Would it matter?

 

[Krynn72]

no, its more like if there is a god i couldn't really give a ****. whatever there is there is...thats Agnostic

Atheism is like "there is not God and I'm going to better mankind with science and math"

If you're agnostic, you're an atheist.

Agnostic is when you think that there is a god, but you don't know anything about it. Atheists say that there isn't a god.

Or at least that's how I view it.

Nope. An agnost doesn't say there is a God, but doesn't exclude the possibility either.

Nor does an atheist exclude the possibility of a God. He/she just does not have a belief in one.

If you believe in a god, but don't know what it is you're a deist.

YOU ARE ALL WRONG AND THIS HAS BEEN POINTED OUT SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS. READ THIS POST, WHICH HAS BEEN REPOSTED HERE OVER AND OVER. MEMORIZE IT.

Would it matter?

Yeah. I'm not going to get angry when someone thinks im going to hell unless they scream it angrily in my face.

 

[Rizzo]

To be fair, you are all going to hell. Unless you convert to this new religon I just made up. It got plenty of perks too. With holidays.

 

[Ezra]

Christians are intense, some of my closest friends are Christian but dont really rub it in my face. Still, every now and again I realise that they think once I die I will spend eternity getting gang raped by demons in a pit of fire, which just isn't friendly.

To be fair, you are all going to hell. Unless you convert to this new religon I just made up. It got plenty of perks too. With holidays.

Perks and holidays? Well I can't think of a reason why anyone wouldn't join

 

[<RJMC>]

you should have taked the bible,open it in the middle,poop in it,closed it strongly(enough to make a significant splat,to theyr direction),and give it back to the man

 

[Tollbooth Willie]

To be fair, you are all going to hell. Unless you convert to this new religon I just made up. It got plenty of perks too. With holidays.

Sign me up mang.

 

[Absinthe]

Were they really angry with you? Or were they just saying you're going to hell. I've had people say im going to hell in a sympathetic tone, where they're more sorry for you or just stating it more as "matter of factly" than "****ing atheist you're going to hell mother****er!" It was still a civil conversation where neither of us thought less of the other.

Hmm...

I understand what you're saying, but saying that I'm going to Hell - regardless of politeness in tone - is still very assy no matter what. Their lamentable observation that I'm doomed to a fiery eternity according to their beliefs is certainly preferable to the threat of being sent to one, but you know what it sounds like any way?

"You seem like a really nice guy and I have no reason to believe you're evil, but you're still gonna fry. Sorry! "

Not the most endearing comment somebody can make. It's like the person saying it absolves himself of any personal judgment and refuses to recognize how ****ed up that is. I don't know about you, but I would rethink my ideological subscriptions if I found they persecuted good people for no real reason, not throw my hands in the air with that stupid "That's how the dice rolls!" cock-gobbling grin.

I think it's cowardice, quite frankly. And it certainly makes me think less of others when they say it to me. I may identify myself as an atheist, and that of course carries the obvious implication that I think everybody else is wrong when it comes to this shit, but I'm not going to bring it up. Just the same, I'm very much aware that many Christians think I'm going to burn in the afterlife, so there's no need to say it unless you're trolling. Or stupid.

ADDED: I wonder, would these people have been as quick to point out Ravioli's Hell-bound trajectory if he identified himself as a Muslim or a Jew? I doubt it. Hell, that could have been an opening for some good ol' inter-faith dialogue. Nobody thinks twice about putting an atheist on the spot in public.

 

[arch5]

I don't believe in any religions god. I just believe that there is a god out there, and the afterlife is whatever you want it to be.

 

[Krynn72]

Eh, maybe. I wouldn't get upset over it either way.

 

[Solaris]

I don't believe in any religions god. I just believe that there is a god out there, and the afterlife is whatever you want it to be.

Sounds like absurdly obvious wishful thinking? Wouldn't you agree my friend?

 

[arch5]

Sounds like absurdly obvious wishful thinking? Wouldn't you agree my friend?

I guess.

 

[GreatEmperor]

The bible says Atheists are going to go to hell. Its not like they just suddenly hate you and are cursing you to hell. In their eyes, you already damned yourself to hell. I mean, beyond the overall belief in heaven and hell, its not really crazy that they would think that. I don't get why you're so shocked.

You should have taken that bible, because it kinda seems like you have no idea what you're talking about.


And I agree with numbers' first post. I pretty much never mention I'm an atheist to anyone. Especially where I live now. I've mentioned it a couple of times, and each time it turned into a cluster**** of angry people all angry at me.

Yeah if only they would keep their insanity away from politics/ entertainment mediums/ me. Only problem is they dont. Them smugly sitting there in crazytown keeping to themselves is not a major problem