Some atheism vs. religion comics I found

[Retsu]

Feel free to add your own :)

 

[Sir Lucario]

 

[Vladimir Putin's LJ]

Nonono, the others were clever
That's McCoy or Ramirez standard right there.

 

[Not Meowth]

And just so I don't look biased...

 

[Murkrow]

Isn't really a comic, but meh

 

[opaltiger]

And just so I don't look biased...
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It's great, the only way they can make atheism look bad is by completely misunderstanding the point.

 

[Zeph]

It's great, the only way they can make atheism look bad is by completely misunderstanding the point.

Exactly what I was thinking.

OLOL AMOEBA->DINOSAUR ATHEISM MAKES NO SENSE

To stay on topic - I particularly liked Murkrow's one, but the classical elements = win.

 

[Dannichu]

Uuh, opal, all the anti-religion ones posted so far have missed the point completely, too.

Sure, some people actually believe that people of other religions won't go to heaven or don't deserve respect or whatever, but Jesus taught that it was important to respect others regardless of who they were (The Good Samaritain) and that you didn't have to be of a certain religion to get into heaven (Parable of the Sheep and Goats).

The first image posted is my favourite because it works both ways; intolerant atheists are every it as bad as intolerant theists. You're not impressing anyone by taking the example of what a handful of extremists belive and then applying it to everyone who follows a creed.

 

[Music Dragon]

Uuh, opal, all the anti-religion ones posted so far have missed the point completely, too.

Sure, some people actually believe that people of other religions won't go to heaven or don't deserve respect or whatever, but Jesus taught that it was important to respect others regardless of who they were (The Good Samaritain) and that you didn't have to be of a certain religion to get into heaven (Parable of the Sheep and Goats).

The first image posted is my favourite because it works both ways; intolerant atheists are every it as bad as intolerant theists. You're not impressing anyone by taking the example of what a handful of extremists belive and then applying it to everyone who follows a creed.

Oh, come now, you know these posts aren't directed at nice religious people like you. Everyone loves you, Dannichu.

That is, the side of you they can see...

 

[Not Meowth]

Uuh, opal, all the anti-religion ones posted so far have missed the point completely, too.

Sure, some people actually believe that people of other religions won't go to heaven or don't deserve respect or whatever, but Jesus taught that it was important to respect others regardless of who they were (The Good Samaritain) and that you didn't have to be of a certain religion to get into heaven (Parable of the Sheep and Goats).

The first image posted is my favourite because it works both ways; intolerant atheists are every it as bad as intolerant theists. You're not impressing anyone by taking the example of what a handful of extremists belive and then applying it to everyone who follows a creed.

The first one posted?

Doesn't that kind of portray theists as being hypocritical and stubborn, too?

 

[Sir Lucario]

All these comics really do is pick on the stereotypes, and that's all they're meant to do. The purpose is to generate lols, not evoke a pissing match.

 

[Music Dragon]

All these comics really do is pick on the stereotypes, and that's all they're meant to do. The purpose is to generate lols, not evoke a pissing match.

Actually, they're not just for laughs; they provide interesting arguments!

 

[Vladimir Putin's LJ]

Oh and Retsu +5000 points for posting Horsey.
Horsey is one of the best cartoonists ever.

 

[Harlequin]

Uuh, opal, all the anti-religion ones posted so far have missed the point completely, too.

Sure, some people actually believe that people of other religions won't go to heaven or don't deserve respect or whatever, but Jesus taught that it was important to respect others regardless of who they were (The Good Samaritain) and that you didn't have to be of a certain religion to get into heaven (Parable of the Sheep and Goats).

The first image posted is my favourite because it works both ways; intolerant atheists are every it as bad as intolerant theists. You're not impressing anyone by taking the example of what a handful of extremists belive and then applying it to everyone who follows a creed.

Pretty sure that the only way to Heaven is through Jesus. That sort of says something about who's going to Heaven there!

 

[opaltiger]

Uuh, opal, all the anti-religion ones posted so far have missed the point completely, too.

No, they haven't. They have greatly exaggerated the point and made generalisations, but they have not redefined "religion" or "theism" to mean something it doesn't.

Sure, some people actually believe that people of other religions won't go to heaven or don't deserve respect or whatever, but Jesus taught that it was important to respect others regardless of who they were (The Good Samaritain) and that you didn't have to be of a certain religion to get into heaven (Parable of the Sheep and Goats).

I often get the feeling I wouldn't mind Christianity nearly as much as I do if people actually paid attention to what Jesus said.

The first image posted is my favourite because it works both ways; intolerant atheists are every it as bad as intolerant theists. You're not impressing anyone by taking the example of what a handful of extremists belive and then applying it to everyone who follows a creed.

Oh really? Then why is it that when atheists criticise religion we get accused of being intolerant, and when theists criticise atheists... we get accused of being intolerant again!

 

[Flora]

Pretty sure that the only way to Heaven is through Jesus. That sort of says something about who's going to Heaven there!

Actually, I always thought it depended on who you ask.

Personally, I think that if you're a generally good person you'll go to heaven regardless of religion.

 

[Dannichu]

Oh, come now, you know these posts aren't directed at nice religious people like you. Everyone loves you, Dannichu.

That is, the side of you they can see...

I never said I was religious. Even if I did, it wouldn't make any difference to what I'm saying.

The first one posted?

Doesn't that kind of portray theists as being hypocritical and stubborn, too?

And some of them are. Some atheists are hypocritical and stubborn, too - I don't have a link, but a while ago VPLJ posted a comic that was essentially the first picture from the opposite view; someone mentioning being religous in passing and getting verbally abused for it. Both happen, and it's not fair to judge either side exclusively by it.

Pretty sure that the only way to Heaven is through Jesus. That sort of says something about who's going to Heaven there!

While the bible is admittedly self-contradictory, assuming we're going by the Golden Rule and the fact that Jesus said that it's only when you treat everyone decently that you can go to heaven, it's not really based in a specific religion.

No, they haven't. They have greatly exaggerated the point and made generalisations, but they have not redefined "religion" or "theism" to mean something it doesn't.

I often get the feeling I wouldn't mind Christianity nearly as much as I do if people actually paid attention to what Jesus said.

Oh really? Then why is it that when atheists criticise religion we get accused of being intolerant, and when theists criticise atheists... we get accused of being intolerant again!

Uh, yes they have. If we take "theism" to mean "belief in god/gods", things like belief in creationism, rejection of other religions and fighting religious wars appear nowhere in anyone's definition and are either attached to specific religions or to certain followers of specific religions.

Honestly, I don't think Christanity would exist if people listened to what Jesus said; he was pretty scathing of organized religion.

I think the moral here is for everyone to just stop critiscising people and make life easier for everyone.

 

[Harlequin]

BUT at the same time there's all this "I am the way, the truth and the light" and "the only way to heaven is through the LORD Jesus Christ" that you see ALL OVER the place. And then there's the fact that Heaven is a Christian invention. It's pretty obvious that only Christians can get into Christian Heaven because, um, it's made up for the Christians.

Why be Christian if you get to go to Heaven anyway?

 

[Not Meowth]

And some of them are. Some atheists are hypocritical and stubborn, too - I don't have a link, but a while ago VPLJ posted a comic that was essentially the first picture from the opposite view; someone mentioning being religous in passing and getting verbally abused for it. Both happen, and it's not fair to judge either side exclusively by it.

Yes, they can be, but the comic you specified doesn't show this... *is confused*

 

[opaltiger]

Uh, yes they have. If we take "theism" to mean "belief in god/gods", things like belief in creationism, rejection of other religions and fighting religious wars appear nowhere in anyone's definition and are either attached to specific religions or to certain followers of specific religions.

Which is why I specifically mentioned religion as well. I'm sure we could argue about what exactly any one religion encompasses, and of course denominations differ quite extensively, and of course only some people actually listen to everything religion has to tell them, but the heart of the matter is that, yes, a lot of religions would send you to hell for not believing in them.