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Originally Posted by JustJess
The reason that I tend to react to Christians more negatively than other religions is simple: personal experience. If I tell a Jew or a Muslim that I'm not religious, they say "oh, okay". If they seem approachable, I might even get to learn more about them and their traditions and beliefs. If I tell a "Christian" (of many different flavors), many have felt that that's their chance to convert me and make me one of them. They try to convince me their way is the only right way. I feel like many Christians act like the Borg: *you will be assimilated*. Clearly, that pisses me off - I'm not trying to convince them to give up their religion, don't mess with my beliefs either!
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I have to respond to this, because it's a complete and utter generalization. I come from a predominantly Muslim country (Nigeria). Take a trip there and tell them that you don't believe in Allah. See if they just say "Oh, okay!" and walk away. I guarantee you that it won't happen, as the believers of almost any and all religions are expected to convert people to their way of thinking. As stated earlier, the centralized theory behind any belief system is to get other people to believe, and practice, it as well. To assert-- Or even claim-- That only Christians try to impose their belief system on others is, for lack of a better word, just plain idiotic.
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Originally Posted by filtherton
I would also like to kindly point out that this is not an accurate statement about christianity in general.
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No, it's just an accurate statement of religion in general. Though, I'm wondering, could you tell me what sect doesn't bear witness? I'm rather curious >_<