• bkmacdaddy
    +8

    Unfortunately, there is a problem with trying to make Christians keep their beliefs to themselves and not try to convert others because it is an integral part of the doctrine to do just that. Atheists (and most other belief/non-belief systems) don't require their followers to convert others, and yet in many ways the proclamations they make - such as the original post here - seem to be attempting to do it as well. Maybe not outright conversion but there is definitely a tone of "hear what I have to say and accept it and respect it." Personally, I have learned the hard way - after many years of preaching and teaching and leading in a Christian institution - that I will not ever again try to make others believe what I do, nor will I allow them to attempt to do the same to me. Believe what you want and act upon it however you choose, as long as it doesn't infringe upon the rights of others to do the same - that's how I choose to live. Of course, that allows you to choose something else entirely.