What is it that makes the religious types want to force their beliefs on others? I just don't get it! Are they so insecure in their beliefs that they need others to believe also so they can feel better about their own fantasy? Is it the flocking thing-safety in numbers? Or is it that the belief in reality, logic, reason, freedom of choice, being responsible for ones' own actions, thoughts and living with the consequences is just too f-ing scary?
Just had a pair of JW's visit my door. I noted the "Watchtower" in their hands and said "No, thank you," as soon as the door was open. They politely said "Have a nice day," and left but it still bugged me that strangers feel they need to "save" me, especially when I don't want to be "saved." The sign on the door that says "No soliciting" is always ignored by the religious ones...they are soliciting!
And then there are the ones at work (coworkers) who insist on discussing their "holy" book and what "he" says about this that or the other thing.
Oh, and then there is the whole "spiritual" needs thing that I have to respect in patients that I care for. I can respect other people, no problem. Respecting their self-delusion is another thing. I guess I can treat it the same way I would treat the patient with mental deficiencies and believes that they just bought a house and will be leaving the skilled care facility any day, even though they are unable to take care of their daily needs without assistance. "OK miss patient, I'll sit and listen while you pray" (inside my head I will be adding that I will not say "amen", because I cannot agree with their delusion that some invisible sky bully is going to deliver them safely from surgery, it's in the skill of the medical team that will be taking care of the patient and the health of the patient).
So, be warned: If you religious types want to sit and listen to logical reasons for the argument that there is no god, and really listen and think about what is being discussed, I'll try to listen to your stories about how you found god. You don't have to give up your faith (though if you truly do listen and think about what is said you will have doubts), and I will not give up my certainty that there is no invisible sky bully that will strike me down for not having faith in it.
I really wish the religious would keep their beliefs to themselves and stop bothering me while I am trying to study for a test!
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I'm so glad you're here. My profile is much like yours; I am finishing my third semester of pre-reqs (with a 4.0)at 35 yrs old and beginning to question whether nursing is right for me. Being a natural-born atheist and on the emotional, depressive side , I'm wondering whether I can handle all the death...I don't have anyone to talk to about this issue; every nurse or healthcare professional I have asked about this - how to cope with being around death and pain, and leave it at home - has given me a gem like "You just have to pray that they go to heaven" or "It's in God's hands now." I am afraid to talk to my adviser for fear that she will shrink away, looking like she smells something very bad, as Christians tend to do when an atheist reveals him/herself. I am from Oregon but live in Kentucky, in the heart of the Bible Belt, where people voted for George Bush because he prays.
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