[Anitius Severinus Boethius]

COLMES: Let's say this cross, which was found in the rubble, gives aid and gives comfort to a number of people who need some healing as a result of September 11, and it makes them feel good. And some people already, even believers have said that.

JOHNSON: Right, right. It angers a lot of other people. And it causes a lot of anguish to a lot of non-believers.

This is exactly why "Atheism" is not a disbelief in God, it is a rejection and hatred of God. How can you hate something that you don't believe exists? Why can a symbol that you believe have no merit cause you to be angry? "Atheists" don't want to just have their non-belief, they want to express their anger at those who have belief. The Cross of Jesus Christ is an insult to their very soul as they can't stand to see a Truth exhibited when their whole lives are Lies. Have you ever seen a happy Atheist? No, the human soul hungers for knowledge of God and Atheists have just stubbornly refused to keep searching and it makes them miserable. To see a Cross makes them realize that the clues for the search are all around them and it makes them angry. Christ preached forgiveness, gentleness, holiness. Atheists thrive on vengence, abrasiveness, and secularlism. No wonder they are angry when they see a Cross, it tears their lives apart.

[Dimensio]

This is exactly why "Atheism" is not a disbelief in God, it is a rejection and hatred of God

Atheism is a lack of belief in any gods. Anything else, including disgust for a particular concept of a god, is a seperate matter from atheism.

[jlogajan]

"Atheists" don't want to just have their non-belief, they want to express their anger at those who have belief.

Sounds like a lot of fundamentalists I know. I still don't grasp why religionist don't think atheists should be advocates of their beliefs.

When people hold a certain position, they tend to advocate it. It's just natural human behavior.

[steve-b]

How can you hate something that you don't believe exists?

I certainly wish that government officials who take my money and spend it on notions I don't believe in did not exist. Unfortunately, this is not the case.

[Rate_Determining_Step]

This kind of dribble is exactly how a flame starts...

> How can you hate something that you don't believe exists? Why can a symbol that you believe have no merit cause you to be angry?

Easy dude. What if the Greenpeace symbol ruled the world instead of the cross? If you're like me, you knot up every time you see the Greenpeace peace (read: "peice") symbol. Do you believe in the shara-lara-flower-in-your-hair mandate of whatever twaddle the Ecos spout? Well, according to your logic, just cause you reject their worldview, you shouldn't be bothered by any displays or fusion with government that they have.

That being said, I still don't get bent about the cross. But I can understand how those who that don't worship could get upset. Evidently, you can't. More compassion for you! Back to Compassion Camp!

> The Cross of Jesus Christ is an insult to their very soul as they can't stand to see a Truth exhibited when their whole lives are Lies. Have you ever seen a happy Atheist? No, the human soul hungers for knowledge of God and Atheists have just stubbornly refused to keep searching and it makes them miserable. To see a Cross makes them realize that the clues for the search are all around them and it makes them angry.

[human@reality human]$ Pie-hole < blow $_hot_air

Christ preached forgiveness, gentleness, holiness. Atheists thrive on vengence, abrasiveness, and secularlism. No wonder they are angry when they see a Cross, it tears their lives apart.

I feel a smite coming on...