Jerks and Knee Jerks

I really cant understand the distaste my generation has for religion, admittidly, im not particularly religious and probably dont have the sort of fortitude of character required to stick to a set of solid principles based on a spiritual belief, but i can understand where faith comes from. I believe that, in essence, a persons individual faith in religion comes from a fear of death, an uncertainty we all feel regarding our own existance and the need to find a meaning to questions which are far beyond any of us. What frustrates, even offends me is the way that people are ignorant and perhaps even selfish enough to take their 'crazy Christian in town' experiences, which common sense will tell you will never be good, (afterall, these guys on the streets are fanatical, aggressive or just plain nuts, they arent elected by the masses to come and enlighten you!) and allow that to become a distaste, not just for religion, but for religious people. Along with a ridicule, which in some people becomes prejudice. The unconsidered knee-jerk reactions typical of the followers(yes followers) of Pat Condell and the like are a sign of an individuals inability to empathise with the fears and needs of others, and unwillingness to consider all sides of the great questions raised by our existance.

You can look up Pat Condell's nose on youtube, though, of course, if you wanted to, then you already have.