Let's say two friends a Christian and an atheist are talking in real life, and the Christian makes a casual comment revealing belief in the historicity of Noah's Flood and an assumption that the atheist shares this belief. However, the atheist obviously doesn't share this belief.
Should the atheist ignore the comment or confront the comment in some way?
I am often faced with that question, but normally I try to politely nod and say nothing. Noah's Flood is only an example, but there are many Christian beliefs of that nature. I'm not a confrontational person, so I prefer to say nothing.
I wonder if Christians would prefer to have their assumptions confronted rather than being politely ignored? I don't care if people believe in Noah's Flood and similar things, and I know that Christianity helps many people emotionally and morally and socially.
I also have people who believe weird conspiracy theories that I handle similarly. I nod politely and hope they change the subject. Maybe it is patronizing for me to say nothing?
Should the atheist ignore the comment or confront the comment in some way?
I am often faced with that question, but normally I try to politely nod and say nothing. Noah's Flood is only an example, but there are many Christian beliefs of that nature. I'm not a confrontational person, so I prefer to say nothing.
I wonder if Christians would prefer to have their assumptions confronted rather than being politely ignored? I don't care if people believe in Noah's Flood and similar things, and I know that Christianity helps many people emotionally and morally and socially.
I also have people who believe weird conspiracy theories that I handle similarly. I nod politely and hope they change the subject. Maybe it is patronizing for me to say nothing?
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