Ok now this is more a question on people behavior rather than religion itself.

Ok A quick story to explain :: As alot may know the crocodile hunter died. And I came across an animation at deviantart.com that pretty much makes fun of his death. So naturally the guy got alot of bad comments. One person went to say that he wasnt funny and may god have mercy on his soul. So here some one steps in and reply "oh look a jesus banger"

I dont get it. Why do people have to be so opinionated where they cant except other peoples beliefs and makes jokes and intentionally try to make them feel bad. Now Some people may give the argument that ohh well why should I feel bad when they're always tring to push there ideals on me through missionaries and jehovas witnesses. Well theres a BIG difference. Because as annoying as they are, they are only after other peoples well being.
where as these other people are just stuck in their ways and have to make the other people feel bad.

Now in this specific matter I dont really wanna argue wether religion of any kind is right or wrong. Im just Curious as to why people feel they have to be bad ass and intentionally piss people off. I would love to hear an argument actually justifying these actions.

People like to hate. End of story right? If you put an opinion out there, I think it's human nature to find a flaw in it... belittle it... or the other way, support it fully. I think we are all self righteous, and of course we have no respect for each other.
Or, people are just really obnoxious. Either way... it's not saying a lot for the human race. :p

I'd attribute it to bigotry which is in turn a survival mechanism.

Some people think they make friends when they post things like that on sites. They hope that a lot of people say 'WAO!! BADASS!!', but they're hopelessly wrong.

But I guess that wasn't the point, it was about the religion. I have some Jehova witnesses at the door sometimes, they're nice fellows, nothing wrong about their personalities. Sure it's often very irritating they come at your door AGAIN, but they're nice people and they're not going to argue with you when you say you're not interested.

I guess I guess you shouldn't take it so seriously, since that person makes a post and at the end the person says may God have mercy, and the next one only picks that quote out of the post. That's pretty damn sad if you ask me.

But then again, we hate, but we don't mean it. We dislike, but we call it hate. It has become very normal to just say hate these days, there's a lot we can't take seriously anymore.

I guess saying we all hate is a good and simple answer. But Im more curious in how they justify their actions. How can some one act so selfhishly and walk away thinking "Heh I sure showed him". And true we all hate And im also guilty of that emotion. But I Managed to be open minded to both sides, and can also some how manage to keep my ignorant thoughts to myself. I just cant imagine what they could be thinking to justify what they do. Sure we can all say that we simply just dont care. But by human nature, I believe that to be very wrong.

This topic is stupid :P

But seriously, there are a lot of people who act like asses because they are insecure. "Misery loves company" as they say. Nothing makes some people feel better than dragging someone else down.

Why would someone make jokes out of Steve Irwin? Because he died just like anybody else but they are too pushy and remind us every single minute about something we just don't care so we end up making jokes to get our kicks out of the event and everyone else who feels the same way as we do will find it funny. We don't really care if the "affected" party notices or not we just want a laught and I see nothing wrong with it.

I know how annoying jeovah's witnesses get to be so if I can have a laught just to make it even. You say they look after other people's well being? well, I find that offensive, because that implies that they think I cannot do that by myself.

Religions are inherently exclusive, means they are trying to make clear separation between "Us" and "Them". That being the case, it is not a suitable thing to mention in the place where people from other religion might be present. In the case where people proclaiming their beliefs by mentioning religion-specific words, then people of different religon will have to tolerate it. Of course there will be time when some people having a bad day just can't stand it or whatever.

So when somebody proclaim or give indication of his/her belief, by implication s/he better be prepared to defend it.

Religion is just another way someone can despise another. While on the internet people can not judge someone by their dress or personality. The moment someone identifies themself with one group they now have something they can be bullied about. They make themselves easy pickings by saying 'I am with this group, you are not'.

I'm not saying its right that this occurs, but picking on someones religion is just another way of insulting them.

I think image is apart of it, the whole 'bad a**' kid who wont go to church on a sunday morning factor, and that image seems to stick with people. Some people are just offended by the idea of religion, the idea that something science can't explain has such a role in the world seems foolish. And I hear your point about religious people simply looking out for others but I must admit the jehovas witnesses dont seem to give up going door to door, its one thing to be looking out for someone, but people should be left to their own religions too rather than having the ideals of one pressed on them.

Uhmm hello, didn't that guy in Devart started it first?
He's only getting the consequences of his actions, plus plus, if he respected Steve Irwin's ways, then he wouldn't have received that either.

People have ideals and people live up to those ideals because its what they believe in. Sounds a little round the bush but its exactly the point. People are opinionated because THEY HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY. You don't just let yourself be pushed around and such. If it were, then our world today wouldn't exist. If you think that a world which is better expressed by means of simply shutting up just won't cut it. If the guy (so you speak of) was civilized enough, then he wouldn't have reaped what he got duh.

EDIT

Sorry, I didn't get that correctly lolz.
The above message was meant for who ever insulted Steve Irwin. That was uncalled for and very displeasing.

Now on the otherhand, as I reread this thread, I see that it actually supports people who believe in God/people who have religions and so on and I think that people who bash others who have their own faith are simply insecure of what to believe. Other than that, they thing they become OH SO COOL when it fact its OH SO NOT! You're so not cool for doing that duh, it only makes you look like some pigheaded-selfabsorbed self-righteous prick. Respecting what other people believes in/religion is essential inorder to keep the peace and harmony in a community. In this case, this person who posted such a rude work on Steve Irwin obviously need some lessons in ethics, and as well as that who said "Jesus Headbanger".

On the other hand, "be blessed for those who are persecuted for their faith". Its one thing people who have strong holds in Christianity should always remember. It helps too if you read the Bible [that is if you want to get hold of the Christian faith]

kk, job done, peace out!

People like to hate. End of story right? If you put an opinion out there, I think it's human nature to find a flaw in it... belittle it... or the other way, support it fully. I think we are all self righteous, and of course we have no respect for each other.
Or, people are just really obnoxious. Either way... it's not saying a lot for the human race. :p

I say this often around here, but I do not believe hate is in human nature. I think quite the opposite. If anything, it is our environment that erodes our better judgement, our respect for fellow humans, and it is things such as pride and jealousy that cause belittlement.

Now on the otherhand, as I reread this thread, I see that it actually supports people who believe in God/people who have religions and so on and I think that people who bash others who have their own faith are simply insecure of what to believe.

I agree with this statement. Additionally, people aren't raised and taught to be tolerant and understanding of different ways of thinking and thought. This makes it extremely difficult for people with completely different sets of beliefs to find common ground. Finally, when people become arrogant in their beliefs to a point where they feel the need to force their beliefs onto others, this is equally as bad as people bashing religions. These kind of people further provide a disservice to themselves in turning people off from wanting to have a similiar mindset and beliefs.

I think everyone here is looking a little too deeply into the person in question. (the second basher) From how it sounds, that person is just an ass. I'm guessing their a troll, or at least toward religious references. they see something that they can hurt a person by bashing it and they do.

As to the question; I don't know. I guess it's just how one is taught. If the basher is as you all have said, I highly doubt that he was taught differently than the relgious person. Everyone nowadays is going for a nihilistic or agnostic ideal and they push against any form of religious whatever and they feel they must bash it since apparently that person hasn't had the same poor experiences with religion.

Either way I don't get why people have to do that. If I'm going to bash someone, there is a reason behind it, usually their acting like an ass.

Acctuly im becoming abit annoyed if i may say so at some christans (those extreme dudes)
Here in sweden we got a political group called "Krist Demokraterna" Christian Democrats in english. I think its wrong that religion is getting into politics. Religion should be a thing YOU should choose for yourself.

And i think that the combination Religion+Politics=WEIRD! I mean, the religions alredy have loads and loads and loads of power in the world. I mean some of the priest can make belivers commit suicide beacuse they say that: "God has said this. It is his way."

Religion should be free for everyone, not forced on us by laws and politics.
Got damnit i might get arrested beacuse i dident go to the church at sunday? (just kidding ofc)

Btw just so the religious persons know, I dont hate religions in anyway. Tho i love to argue with a decent opponet over it. (I love to argue:D )

Nimmi

Acctuly im becoming abit annoyed if i may say so at some christans (those extreme dudes)
Here in sweden we got a political group called "Krist Demokraterna" Christian Democrats in english. I think its wrong that religion is getting into politics. Religion should be a thing YOU should choose for yourself.

And i think that the combination Religion+Politics=WEIRD! I mean, the religions alredy have loads and loads and loads of power in the world. I mean some of the priest can make belivers commit suicide beacuse they say that: "God has said this. It is his way."

Religion should be free for everyone, not forced on us by laws and politics.
Got damnit i might get arrested beacuse i dident go to the church at sunday? (just kidding ofc)

Btw just so the religious persons know, I dont hate religions in anyway. Tho i love to argue with a decent opponet over it. (I love to argue:D )

Heh. Im just like you actualy. I love to argue. (But I prefer the word Debate) But I do agree with you. By no means Do I think Religion should be forced. The Religion Factor is a searching process. If people are just forced to believe then they never have a true understanding of that which they believe. Then we become blinded. And then we end up like the Iraqis who kill Thousands of Innocent Lives in the name of thier god. Now I dont wanna argue Wether or not the Iraqi religion is right or wrong, But I do believe the way they go about believing is wrong. The sad truth about religion is that none of us will know the truth until after we are dead =P