Ski, I had boundaries and was taught perfect manners. I wouldn't dream of commenting on other people's upbringing as that to me would be truly offensive. I do not and did not say anything with the intention of causing offensive to people here, as I truly do care about every one of you, and I am never SNIDE, which is what your last comment was. I did not mock the religious beliefs of people here. Again, if people merely stating that they are an Atheist offends you then you need to examine why that worries you - it says a lot more about you than it does me. I can't be expected to never mention that just because other people do have religious beliefs. How is that fair? And how does it make sense? If you think I'm forcing my opinions on religion down your throat then you are dreaming - believe me, you do not want to know my true opinions on the matter. I always hold myself back on the subject here. And I don't always want to hear your opinions and that's tough shit on me. Hell, I find pony chat deathly dull and irrelevant to the main point of these threads, but again, I don't let it bother me. Why not try the same when you find other people's topics or views not to your liking? I might rant at times, but at least I have the manners not to tell other people they shouldn't talk about things I find boring or which touch a nerve with me. Or tell them how they should talk about things. The world doesn't revolve around my interests and opinions and I'm not here to be a censor or a schoolteacher. Perhaps try this too?
My parents brought us up to think for ourselves, to express ourselves and to stand up for what we believe in. And that everyone else is entitled to the same and that everyone's opinions are valid and equal. No-one can convince me this was wrong. Yes, I mentioned my upbringing, but that was not an open door for you to criticise my family. If you can't do better than that, then maybe you could've done with a bit of what I was taught.
And again - what messages do you have for the other Atheists on here who also expressed their views as forcefully or not as I did? Or are they allowed a free pass because they aren't always as opinionated as me? I genuinely ask, as I don't understand the concept of not wanting other people to express themselves if they don't agree with me, so don't understand these rules of who can say what and when.