Shortly after I shucked religion, for a few years, I was vehemently anti-religion, feeling like I'd been lied to my entire life by people I admired and respected. I was quite outspoken about it, and rather antagonistic. I'm concerned today only with the harmful effects of religion — all religion and faith-based initiatives — on society. But I think it should come as no surprise that Christianity would take a front-row seat in terms of people's criticism, considering that most of the people here live in more Christian-dominated societies. But I think when it comes to the specific criticisms, you'll find they can often be extrapolated to all/most religions. But feel free to challenge anyone who says something in a comment thread that you think is unfairly critical.

I'll admit, there's a good sprinkling of anger , and outright hatred on here. I can only guess at the cause for some of this, and there's no way to know everyone's past and the trials they may have been through before getting here.

But there's also much, much more. with mutual support, humor, and some good solid introspective, active thought. Once you've perused the site a bit more - you'll see !

A lot of us are recovering Christians. As a result of being raised in that religion, I have a strong distaste for it. It may sound like I'm slamming Christians, when it's the religion itself I'm putting down. The people I love the most are Christians, so I don't have anything against them, but I hate what religion does to them.

I think most of us try not to attack the befuddled believers. We aim, usually, to attack those who are in it for power and money — church leaders (all religions) and politicians.

We are all, I think, agnostics, humanists, atheists. So most religious idea are treated lightly and up for sarcasm, etc.

Yep, it does. (but there's still a lot of smart, thoughtful, kind people here)

If they don't want to be ridiculed, they shouldn't believe such ridiculous things!

This site inevitably explores some of the statements in the bible (and the teachings of other religions too) and often comes to the conclusion that they are nonsense, since most people here believe in evidence and the scientific method.

If that comes across as christian slamming then so be it.

Christian slamming is normal for some people here. I don't find it interesting or useful.

Small minds get caught up in petty things. No matter where you go in life, or on the internet, those people will exist. They're unavoidable! My advice, should you seek it, is to scroll right past those posts and focus on what interests you instead.

I think many of us deal with Christian surroundings and vent here. If you look at the serious discussions they become more rational and defensive of all people's opinions.

Some folks get a mite out of sorts when it comes to this topic. I noticed you limited your question to christians. There's plenty to go around among all the Abrahamic faiths. There's no love lost for any of the others, either. Woo is woo, no matter how it's packaged. I'm pretty well laid back about it and only get in a dither about it when they have their eyes on schools, the legal system, politics (particularly legislative). But that is the problem these days. They're moving on schools, politics at all levels, and the legal system more forcibly now than I can remember and that spans some 70+ years.

If you are an unbeliever, I find it difficult to accept that you would be surprised or even slightly taken aback regarding content on a site with such a title and such a constituency.

There does seem to be a lot of attacks on peope's beliefs. Not a lot of 'whatever works for you' going on. It wears on me. I have cut down on my posting on this site because it sometimes feels like the same way hardcore xstains talk about non-xstians....'can you believe they think this? how stupid!'....ugh.

We're human. Nobody's perfect. Lots of us have ample reason for slamming. Personally, I have to work at not ripping them every chance I get.

No , but some find it therapeutic. It's a safe place to vent if you need to.

I don't hate anyone or Christians. I work with them and live with them.

Boy, relatively new, too, I’ve felt the opposite. Sure, some go for it, perhaps exuberant over an opportunity not to be piled on, and maybe even admired. It’s like everyone has their own style, and that ‘style’ appears to arise from whatever the depth of ugliness they’ve had to escape to arrive here.

Me, I consider myself hardcore, but no longer find a thrill in sinking an easy target.. Again, my first reaction was how mellow, tolerant and seemingly respectul folks were -- and assumed that came from a lifetime of ‘having to do so’… So if some feel the need to shout it out - I get it! But really, it’s all perspective ~

I hope i don't see it because It's not called for.

Nope. Calling out nonsense is an obligation and keeping quiet is false courtesy. Only weeding out all types of esoteric unscientific self-righteous systems will give humanity a chance to survive the current "biblical" (sic ) challenges.

Where's the group where everyone is totally polite all the time, especially when discussing emotionally charged topics?

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No, we slam all religions here. We're not prejudiced.

I agree with you. Although it feels good to vent, that would be preaching to the choir on this site. No christian is going to read about themselves being slammed here, so it's a waste of energy.
Additionally, depending on the tone, it can reveal a lot about the ventor's maturity level.

Luckily, there is no shortage of christians out there in the real world. I'd much rather tell one what I think of his/her fairy tale in person than on here. Plus, doing so in person means my level of courtesy will be immediately apparent and I will be accountable for it.

it happens

Firstly one, by definition, needs a religion to be a fundamentalist. Second, losing ones religion can be quite painful. Pain causes fear and fear is the precursor to anger. It may be helpful to allow some vent for this anger. You may be past these things. You may never have experienced these things, but others are still dealing with them. This is a community. I'm pretty sure no one is here for your pleasure...uhhh welcome.