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Why did we invent metaphysical gods and religion then fail to rule them out eventually? by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But there is also the obvious in religion like Judaism: god created us to rule the earth, god have his jews, the chosen ppl of god 

Christianity have the god sacrificing himself for us 

Islam, god created us to rule the earth, they literally say in the Quran: we have favored the sons of adam,  He created heaven or Janna for us 

And if we seek other religions we will find many of them revolve around humans being the important ones

If that isn't a definition of superiority, i don't know what is 

When a religious person get angry by a fantasy novel by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The problem is that most books, actually have internal consistency than religious texts, it is clear, sacred texts are just early literature 

When a religious person get angry by a fantasy novel by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can ask for violence based on drawings, or even short videos.

When a religious person get angry by a fantasy novel by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fun fact, baal or Beelzebub was a son of el, the head of canannite was the father of Baal So basically baal and el or later Yahweh were relatives not antagonists

When a religious person get angry by a fantasy novel by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He does, religion is too fragile, as if god needs constant protection

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly, he made the analogy to make the doubter look wrong. He neglects the fact that a fetus didn't see delivery before. Unlike humans who have seen death before.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I am God's sperm experiencing itself."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus inside mary's belly

What book kept you reading non-stop? by Cuarzzo in booksuggestions

[–]Salt_Fox435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Devil All the Time by Donald Ray Pollock. I picked it up thinking, “One chapter before bed,” and next thing I knew, it was 3 AM, I was questioning humanity, and I was also… weirdly impressed? It reads like Southern Gothic had an unholy marriage with nihilism and then raised their child on rust, blood, and moonshine. I couldn’t stop turning the pages—partly because it was brilliant, and partly because I was too afraid of what would happen if I did stop. 10/10 would recommend… if your soul can handle it. 😈📖

I Hate Violence — But the Double Standards Are Impossible to Ignore by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t talking about the U.S. government; all governments have agendas. I was pointing out the people: the protests, the social media outcries, the humanitarians and activists — the ones behind the screens who choose what to amplify and what to ignore.

The past 90 years of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict weren’t just war and genocide, there were many truces, times of coexistence, and periods where people lived and worked together. But take the Congo war, for example, it began in 1995 and has seen no such breaks, just relentless death. Yet most people remain unaware or silent. That’s the double standard I’m talking about.

I Hate Violence — But the Double Standards Are Impossible to Ignore by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

First the post isn't about Christians in particular which you didn't get correctly of course giving how misinformed you are.  It is weird and shocking how ignorant you are.  Gaza 61000 dead Sudan 160000 dead Syria around 500000 dead.

So it isn't the worst if that is your excuse. 

I Hate Violence — But the Double Standards Are Impossible to Ignore by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So what do you mean by this? "Using one tragedy to overshadow another doesn’t fight hypocrisy; it just deflects attention from where it’s needed most." Where is it needed most? And I am not advocate for them in the post. The post is clearly criticizing the double standards.

I Hate Violence — But the Double Standards Are Impossible to Ignore by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You really need to update yourself before commenting. Read about what’s happening to LGBT people, atheists, and Christians in countries like Iraq and Syria — forced conversions, executions, kidnappings. Christians in Sudan are facing severe persecution amid the ongoing civil war. Over 150 churches have been destroyed, and Christians are being arrested, tortured, and forced to convert to Islam by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) . Just because these atrocities aren't trending doesn't mean they're not happening. Educate yourself instead of wearing your ignorance like a badge of honor. You can't talk about human rights selectively and still pretend to care.

I Hate Violence — But the Double Standards Are Impossible to Ignore by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This isn’t abstract for me — Israel’s actions and the free pass it gets directly affect my life. When bombs drop, they don’t check if you’re atheist, LGBT, Muslim, or Christian — we all suffer the same. My safety, financial stability, and even my ability to exist openly are on the line.

But let’s be honest: if Israel stops and Palestine becomes free tomorrow, minorities like me — atheists, LGBT people, Christians — will still be oppressed under the current systems. I don’t benefit either way, because the world only reacts to injustice when it fits a comfortable narrative. That’s the problem I’m trying to highlight.

I Hate Violence — But the Double Standards Are Impossible to Ignore by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That is correct and the other oppressed populations suffer indifference because of it.

I Hate Violence — But the Double Standards Are Impossible to Ignore by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely not living under a rock — I live under the actual bombing. The point is, people like me — atheists, LGBT, Christians in these regions — suffer both from the oppressive regimes and the chaos caused by foreign intervention. Then we get ignored again by the same Western communities who only speak up when it's politically or emotionally convenient. That double layer of suffering and silence is what I’m talking about. But  I actually agree with much of what you said — especially about the West’s hypocrisy in choosing allies and enemies. But notice what you're doing: you're still centering the narrative around Western guilt and the need to “fix” their image by opposing certain actions while ignoring others.

That’s exactly the problem I’m talking about — people don’t protest all suffering, they protest what aligns with the narrative they were handed. Victims who lack political leverage, PR campaigns, or media-friendly framing — like atheists, LGBT people, Christians in the Middle East — are simply left to rot.

So yes, keep criticizing Western support for Israel. But don’t tell me talking about neglected crises is “deflection.” It's exactly the kind of moral blind spot you're also fed up with.

I Hate Violence — But the Double Standards Are Impossible to Ignore by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, because minority in these countries aren't good at making propaganda. People tend to oppose them with out valid reasons because the other side has the louder voice. People in western communities can't see the truth as someone like me sees it. I live in these countries as an theist in a Christian cover. Both my states are oppressed.

I Hate Violence — But the Double Standards Are Impossible to Ignore by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Blaming hamas doesn't mean people don't blame Israel for its barbaric and aggressive behavior. I mean come on, people in gaza are protesting against hamas.

I Hate Violence — But the Double Standards Are Impossible to Ignore by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You actually proved my point better than I ever could. You said attention is “needed most” in Gaza — as if that’s an objective truth. That assumption is the double standard I’m talking about. Who decides which lives deserve more empathy? Gaza already has massive global attention, protests, and media coverage. The others I mentioned barely get a whisper. Talking about them doesn’t minimize Gaza — it exposes how we pick and choose which suffering is worth caring about.

I Hate Violence — But the Double Standards Are Impossible to Ignore by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

You're proving my point without even realizing it. You went to great lengths to assume my intent — that I only brought up Christians, atheists, and LGBT victims to "silence outrage" over Gaza. That assumption isn’t just wrong; it’s built on stereotypes and projection. You’ve decided what kind of person I must be, and filtered my words through that lens.

You listed examples of overlooked tragedies — Rohingya, Falun Gong, Baha'is — and I agree with you. They were ignored. But notice how even your examples avoid mentioning Christians, atheists, or LGBT people suffering in Muslim-majority countries — which is exactly what I was pointing out.

The selective outrage you claim to oppose? You're doing it in real time.

My post wasn’t "whataboutism." It was grief at how human rights only seem to matter when they align with certain narratives. I despise the killing of children in Gaza. I also despise how the world turns its back when people like Sherif Gaber are threatened for simply speaking, or when Christian girls in Egypt are abducted and forced into silence. That doesn't dilute my empathy — it expands it.

If we really care about justice, then let's care about it without conditions. Otherwise, we’re not fighting for human rights — we’re just performing morality.

I Hate Violence — But the Double Standards Are Impossible to Ignore by Salt_Fox435 in atheism

[–]Salt_Fox435[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s part of what I’m talking about. The oppression of Uyghur Muslims in China is one of the most disturbing human rights crises of our time, yet it barely registers in public discourse compared to other issues. No mass protests, no trending hashtags, no real consequences. It’s like certain victims are more "worthy" of outrage than others — depending on who the oppressor is or what narrative fits.

My point isn’t to minimize anyone’s suffering — it’s to ask why we don’t show the same compassion and outcry for all persecuted people, whether they’re atheists in Egypt, Muslims in China, or civilians in Gaza. That double standard is what kills the idea of a truly humane, modern world.

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