I dont mind people who believe in one god or multitude of gods, but people who criticize another for not believing in their god(s) just get on my nerves and preach to the poor person why its bad to not to want to go to church as much as the person whos criticizing them in the first place does.
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People who believe in fictional characters are more comfortable when everyone else believes in the same fictional characters. It reduces critical thinking and keeps ignorance high within the social group, a necessary requirement for maintaining a religious mentality.
They think we are lost souls but really we put more emphasis into our relationships.
Here's something I thought of:
If you are in a tight spot and need $50 for a bus ticket, a couch to crash on, or a hand to move out... which would better help you? Praying to god or calling a friend...
because people that are crazy about god(some that might have been brainwashed) don't want to believe the real science thats been shown and proven which would otherwise scare them half to death about what would really happen to them if they did in fact die (not going to heaven at all and just being dead). They are also afraid (psycologiacally) that if eventually we do find out the truths behind mankind there religion would be obsolete or "old fashioned" thats why they try so hard to "save" us non-belivers from finding the truths and keeping everything the same in there daily lives so that they can keep there cult or religion alive and strong i.e. thats why they have church youth groups so they can continue there tradition.
I am sorry that you have experienced this when speaking ones about their beliefs. Unfortunately, some people feel very passionate about what they believe and are unable to relay their beliefs in a manner that is easily digested.
1Peter 3:15 the (b) portion says that we should "always ready to make a defense before everyone who demands of you a reason for the hope you have, but doing so with a mild temper, and deep respect "
Also at 1 Colossians 4:6 tells us "Let your words always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should answer each person."
So we see based on the bible, this is how we SHOULD respond. Its not easy but it can be done.
I hope this helps
People believe in what they believe they sometimes was to share it, Just like shearing THE LORD JESUS CHRIST !