- writingismypassion23:
- @ Kurtni
Yeah, I agree I totally didn't mean like all atheist jokes make me want to cry haha it's not like that at all, freedom of speech right? I was just talking about my one particular friend who likes to make me feel bad about being religious
No no, I understand... and it kind of sounds like your friend is making jokes about
you personally (calling you names), instead of religion generally, and I think that's not okay. There is a difference between joking about a thing, and a person... joking about a person can be bullying.
- dru vs. yzma 2016:
- @ Kurtni
I find religious humor amusing, generally. I don't find hateful barbs about mental illness ("imaginary friend") to be the same thing. There's a difference between personal statements and broad statements. Attacking an individual over their faith is specific and personal, like when I mention I have belief and someone's all "say hi to your imaginary friend later" or "have you seen your doctor about adjusting your meds lately". Making a broad joke about Happy Zombie Day on Easter Sunday is general (and funny).
I get that, there is a difference between making a joke about a thing/idea and a specific person.
Still though, why is someone saying your God is imaginary so offensive? That's precisely what atheism implies- gods don't exist- they're imaginary. Whether I say it or not (in a joke or an essay or whatever), I think the same thing. If the idea that your god isn't real/is imaginary is offensive- you're offended by atheism, not the joke.