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Name one thing you like the most and hate the most about each of these cultures. Please be sure its respectful and compassionate criticism (though harsh is ok), but hate speech and slurs will be blocked on site.
1. Atheists
2. Christians
3. Muslims
4. Jews
@freemo It is hard to say anything generic good or bad about one major religions (or the lack there-of) as a whole when that religion carries a number of strands in direct opposition of that thing. Even atheists are such a big and diverse group that it's hard to find something that applies to all.
@Sioctan It isnt asking about factors that apply to all members of a group, that wouldnt be possible. I am asking about properties for the various groups that are bad and good (at the extremes) and common among the religion or a characteristic of the organized religion (the authorities in control) if it is one.
@freemo
Alright. I am keeping it short.
1. Atheists
Good: The ability to live life without the need to find answers or accountability in and to a higher power. Humans almost need this. So this shrinking group in the world is still managing to hold on.
Bad: This gap however gets filled with other stuff. State religion, weird new-age and spiritual things, self-destructive behaviour, politics being their new religion.
Ugly: r/atheism during the 2010s
2. Christians
Good: Ability to become liberal and secular over time, something seen with the moderates.
Bad: Sometimes it is a bit too much and they allow for their religion to be subverted by the politics of the day.
Ugly: Inability to create anything original or that is good. ReliRap, White Metal, I dunno. Its just all so atrocious.
3. Muslims
Good: Not having a flexible back when it comes to contemporary western politics.
Bad: Still a lot of muslims holding on to their faith as if it was 400 years ago in Western countries
Ugly: Moderates not outraged and on the streets when the extremists shit the bed.
4. Jews
Good: Showing the importance of a strong familiar structure with education is a winnings strategy in the long term BTFOing the rest.
Bad: Generally unable to recognize the horrible history of the state of Israel.
Ugly: Schrödinger’s Minority comes to mind.
Alright. I am keeping it short.
1. Atheists
Good: The ability to live life without the need to find answers or accountability in and to a higher power. Humans almost need this. So this shrinking group in the world is still managing to hold on.
Bad: This gap however gets filled with other stuff. State religion, weird new-age and spiritual things, self-destructive behaviour, politics being their new religion.
Ugly: r/atheism during the 2010s
2. Christians
Good: Ability to become liberal and secular over time, something seen with the moderates.
Bad: Sometimes it is a bit too much and they allow for their religion to be subverted by the politics of the day.
Ugly: Inability to create anything original or that is good. ReliRap, White Metal, I dunno. Its just all so atrocious.
3. Muslims
Good: Not having a flexible back when it comes to contemporary western politics.
Bad: Still a lot of muslims holding on to their faith as if it was 400 years ago in Western countries
Ugly: Moderates not outraged and on the streets when the extremists shit the bed.
4. Jews
Good: Showing the importance of a strong familiar structure with education is a winnings strategy in the long term BTFOing the rest.
Bad: Generally unable to recognize the horrible history of the state of Israel.
Ugly: Schrödinger’s Minority comes to mind.
@ech @freemo Sorta. There was pre-2010's on youtube with Thunderf00t, DPR Jones, ZOMG Its chris, King Crokaduck, Potholer54. These guys were generally fine. It was just the fanbase surrounding and later r/atheism went it started slamming crazy pills.
