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For example, you put yourself through university by studying hard and working full time. Then someone says, you should thank god for giving you the strength. Like wtf do you mean, I busted my ass day in and day out but I'm supposed to thank god for it?

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[โ€“] Bahnd@lemmy.world 12 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Its a philosophical crutch, putting your reason for living or being a decent person in the hands of an other entity is easier than taking that responsibility yourself.

I guess the emotion I feel when some theist is mouthing off or drawing irrational conclusions is pitty. I do try to not be judgmental, but its hard some days.

[โ€“] rumba@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 hours ago

I will note however, that if that's what it takes for someone to be a decent person, who am I to GAF :)