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Hrsanei Posted 15 years ago
Culture
Atheist
Hi.
I am going to ask about the conotation of the word atheist.
In Iran where people are predominately muslim, when I tell people I am atheist, they look down on me and look at me as if I am devil and think that I am filled with evil spirit.
My question is more of a cultural question than a language question.
I wonder how Christians or Jewish think of an atheist person? What is the general view in America, Canada, England or other contries?
I would be grateful if you could express your personal opinion about this.
Thanks
I am going to ask about the conotation of the word atheist.
In Iran where people are predominately muslim, when I tell people I am atheist, they look down on me and look at me as if I am devil and think that I am filled with evil spirit.
My question is more of a cultural question than a language question.
I wonder how Christians or Jewish think of an atheist person? What is the general view in America, Canada, England or other contries?
I would be grateful if you could express your personal opinion about this.
Thanks
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My personal opinion is that atheists are hesitant to state outright that they are atheists unless they are with a familiar group of atheist acquaintances. While they would probably not be viewed with such venom as I suspect they would be by many Muslims, still they are sensitive enough to call themselves agnostics instead or refrain from making any comment on their religious views. In the west as in the east, religion can be an uncomfortable topic of discussion unless you are among like-minded friends, and discretion is the better part of valour.
- My personal opinion is that atheists are hesitant to state outright that they are atheists unless they are with a familiar group of atheist acquaintances.
- While they would probably not be viewed with such venom as I suspect they would be by many Muslims, still they are sensitive enough to call themselves agnostics instead or refrain from making any comment on their religious views.
- In the west as in the east, religion can be an uncomfortable topic of discussion unless you are among like-minded friends, and discretion is the better part of valour.
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My personal opinion is that atheists are hesitant to state outright that they are atheists unless they are with a familiar group of atheist acquaintances. While they would probably not be viewed with such venom as I suspect they would be by many Muslims, still they are sensitive enough to call themselves agnostics instead or refrain from making any comment on their religious views. In the west as
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hrsaneiWhat is the general view in America, Canada, England or other contries?I don't know what the religious views of most of my friends and relatives really are. Very few people think their friends' religiousness (or lack of it) is an important matter in everyday life and personal relationships. Many people are interested in religion as a social phenomenon
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Thank you very much Mister Micawber for stating your opinion.
I completely agree with you. What about saying complicated in response to someone who asks what your religion is.
My personal is that saying complicated is kind of dodging the issue and it might be considered impolite.
What's your opinion about that?
Thanks
I completely agree with you. What about saying complicated in response to someone who asks what your religion is.
My personal is that saying complicated is kind of dodging the issue and it might be considered impolite.
What's your opinion about that?
Thanks
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Thank you very much Cool breeze.
I also think that it is impolite to ask someone about his or her religion unless we know that person for some time.
I also think that it is impolite to ask someone about his or her religion unless we know that person for some time.
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What about saying complicated in response to someone who asks what your religion is. My personal is that saying complicated is kind of dodging the issue and it might be considered impolite. -- Yes, that sounds like you're talking about it without talking about it.
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Hi,
In Canada, generally speaking, religion (or the lack of it) is considered a private matter. I don't know my friends' position, nor do I know about public figures like politicians. People don't ask.
Again generally speaking, I believe that organized religion in Canada has been
In Canada, generally speaking, religion (or the lack of it) is considered a private matter. I don't know my friends' position, nor do I know about public figures like politicians. People don't ask.
Again generally speaking, I believe that organized religion in Canada has been
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I think religion is not all about *** ,its a way of life .
I personally feel that it is a good feeling to think there is a supreme power or *** who is controlling the whole universe specially in those things on which we do not have control ,it gives a mental peace and and comfort .To be atheist one should have a lot of faith and confidence in oneself .
But it is perilous to decl
I personally feel that it is a good feeling to think there is a supreme power or *** who is controlling the whole universe specially in those things on which we do not have control ,it gives a mental peace and and comfort .To be atheist one should have a lot of faith and confidence in oneself .
But it is perilous to decl
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