Explain something to me..
I have been hearing from various places, including from my own father, that supposedly all the worlds problems are caused by all the non-believers and if everyone was christian we wouldn't have these problems.
Quite an accusation, I think. Since I happen to be a member of this "sub-human" segment (many seem to think of us non-believers that way) I am rather puzzled by the very implications so let me ask a few questions.
It is no surprise that we, in the U.S, have a failing economy that is basically flat on its back and kicking weakly. Jobs are being out-sourced to other countries then the resulting products are then shipped back and sold to us at astronomical prices. Because of the economic disparities that are rapidly growing there is growing poverty and homelessness. So tell me...how is that my fault?
We have soldiers coming back from wars, some are so badly scarred from the experience that many go ballistic and kill themselves and/or their families. How is that my fault?
The U.S which loves to place itself on its own self-created high-horse of morality has started many wars meanwhile many of our congress people and so forth claiming that "god is on our side" while killing indiscriminately. How is that my fault?
In a structure in New York, a roof collapsed under the weight of snow and ice thus killing many people who sought shelter. Somehow my lack of belief caused that according to one person I seen at a church function.
We have police officers opening fire on dogs and cats as well as people of all ages thus creating a culture of mistrust of law officers. How is that my fault?
We have people who have been so bullied and hurt by others that some feel that suicide is the only way to stop the pain. How is that my fault?
There are priests who have enjoyed, as part of their high ranks, immunity as they molest children and adults. How is that my fault?
The woman who claimed god ordered her to murder each of her five children. How is that my fault?
What about the group of rabid christians who held a rather nasty and caustic demonstration outside of a funeral of a person who happened to be a homosexual? How was that my fault again?
My neighbors house burned down this past easter due to arson because of some disgruntled renters. How is that my fault?
The growing incidences of domestic and animal abuse...how is that my fault?
Before anyone rolls their eyes in exasperation claiming that they weren't referring to me specifically, this doesn't matter, to accuse one group of people, who simply choose not to be bullied into believing on command, for actions that other people consciously chose to do is simply short-sighted and ignorant.
Just because I do not believe in any god (or the christian god which people seem to think people should believe in) doesn't make me morally and ethically defective. Hiding behind a religion and using it as an excuse for ones behavior even though they really know better is nothing short of cowardice and abdication of personal responsibility.
Some seem to think that us lowly non-believers do nothing but think about committing crimes and think nothing of stealing or destroying things and if given the chance that this is what we'd do.
Strange..mostly I think about coffee, my kitty, video games and sometimes pokemon. (I'm 45 too )
and I bet most people just live their everyday lives without thinking about felonies or how to best cheat the neighbors.
Slapping a label on oneself does not automatically place them above anyone else nor do they automatically become perfect, infallible and pious individuals. We are all still humans and will do good or bad regardless of how many gods/goddesses we may believe in.
Before spewing hate and ignorance, claiming that one segment is causing all the problems, think about the times you may have hurt someone with your caustic words, callously told your spouse or child to "shut-up" or did something vindictive because you felt slighted by someone else.
I am not perfect and neither is anyone else because.....there is no such thing as perfection. It doesn't exist and cannot simply because its very nature is entirely subjective and relative.
If you are unable to really help anyone then at least make a conscious effort to strive to do as little harm as possible with your words and actions.
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