I expect atheists to constantly move the goal post.
Thank goodness I am not an atheist. I consider that as untenable.
expect people who are not religious at all (Nones, as they are called) to mock religion.
As is their right, and I can understand their motivations, even if it is not my way.
I think it a waste of time to mock belief, religious or otherwise, and what do I know? They could be right. Regardless, it’s a cheap and petty disrespect.
I expect anyone who is not a Christian to either not care about the evidence or not believe based on some faulty evidence, or simply can't believe for any number of reasons (such as they were hurt by people in the Church, the Church is not Jewish enough, the Church is too Jewish, or they are simply apathetic).
Well, when someone from the Assembly of God reveals their genitals after asking you to come closer, and tells you, the child, that Jesus wanted this for you, it does leave a certain impression.
Obviously, that has nothing to do with any idea of God, save that of a shepherd gone astray. That’s human preying on one who can little defend their self. I think that violates the commandment to love thy neighbor.
Regardless, the experience is what it is, and it colors things.
Of course, I have had many positive, and loving experiences with those who hold Jesus as their savior.
It’s been a very mixed bag. As a child, I had no way to reconcile that with any greater understanding. I perhaps have more context now.
Cheers,
Ian