A theory, that I would love to test.

Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:50 am » by **99socks**

I don't like to stir up shit if I don't have to, but now that it's popped up a few times in the last few weeks in convo with others as well as the fact that it has reared its terribly ugly head here on DTV yet AGAIN, I would just like to announce a small observation I have made about people. And if I am incorrect, please correct me.

It appears, that spiritual people are more secure than non-spiritual people; and not only that, but die-hard atheists have a disproportionate amount of insecure and emotionally immature people in their ranks.

Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:52 am » by **Spock**

And equally if not more zealous then the most bitter of spirituality they rale against.

Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:54 am » by **Constabul**

Certainly, but I wouldn't say more or less then the faithful, but those faithful come in all manor and colors.

just my opinion tho.

Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:55 am » by **99socks**

constabul wrote:Certainly, but I wouldn't say more or less then the faithful, but those faithful come in all manor and colors.

just my opinion tho.

Oh, definitely there are all colors of the spectrum on both sides of the line... But the ratios just don't seem balanced.

Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:02 am » by **Constabul**

As i thought of my reply, the thought of faith comes to mind, and your comments "that spiritual people are more secure than non-spiritual people;"

Faith being a determining factor,
where as an atheist, is attempting to function from a position of "no faith" In which, a belief in absolute nothingness, leads to uncertainty, even tho many would likely still disagree in their uncertainty.

Both positions have there flaws, and both function from a ego based stance.
In essence creating a box, that they see the world threw, and delude the experience of life.

Faith tho, has a way of bypassing much uncertainty, Blind faith even more so.

Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:11 am » by **Truthseeker2k11**

I concur.

Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:17 am » by **Santaownsyou**

Wow what you having a pity party? Most Atheists are not insecure they are just toying with you, kind of like the way you mess around with the guy who thinks the elf under the mushroom in his back yard is talking to him. Get a grip. :think:

Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:23 am » by **Chrisfryfyi**

naa i dont think atheists are insecure, infact they might be more secure as they have no faith that some one will save them,

Some on who trusts in god - trusts in god to save them,
some one who doesnt believe in god, is more secure as they know that nothing can save them,

but not exactly in the context, but ya get my drift.

peace

Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:34 am » by **Santaownsyou**

The difference between the religious and the nonreligious is that the nonreligious do not feel the need to convince the religious, unlike the religious who feel it is the their duty to convince the nonreligious. That kind of puts that whole insecure thing on your end....It's called "displacement".

Displacement- a defense mechanism in which emotions, ideas, wishes, or impulses are unconsciously shifted from their original object to a more acceptable substitute.

I hope this helps....

Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:39 am » by **99socks**

santaownsyou wrote:The difference between the religious and the nonreligious is that the nonreligious do not feel the need to convince the religious, unlike the religious who feel it is the their duty to convince the nonreligious. That kind of puts that whole insecure thing on your end....It's called "displacement".

Displacement- a defense mechanism in which emotions, ideas, wishes, or impulses are unconsciously shifted from their original object to a more acceptable substitute.

I hope this helps....

That wasn't exactly what I mean by "secure" and "insecure". I meant, on an emotional and social level...