I hate religious people, why is that a problem?

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This thread may have been a bad idea; an attempt to suggest that the mentality I have encountered that it is wrong to hate and tolerate religions, that I should instead "change my thinking" and like them, is in itself wrong.

I'm serious here. I'm honest enough with myself to know I hate the religious. I can't help it; the religious perspective is in stark contrast to my own. The... refusal to even argue on common grounds, the retreat into doctrine when challenged.

Now, some people see this as a character flaw on my part. Why? I'm not going to pretend to like them. Why should I? I'm being honest here, it's a fact of my life, so be it. I find no personal fault with it; after all, from a professional standard - I cannot abide their anti-scientific world views. I would not be straying to suggest they disgust me; no offense intended, I'm merely stating my feelings towards them. Now, I know the people this thread will attract... I also know the response they may make - so be it.
But, the fact that I hate them is not the point; the point is, as I said, why should that be a problem?

Even my family, agnostics and atheists, say I should not hate them. Why? If I were to try, I would be merely pretending, until I fail and can not pretend to "respect" them anymore. They are wrong! Why is it taboo to say that!? They are, by my considerations, idiots! Uneducated fools; moreso to the ones attending religious education facilities.
So, why is being honest on my views to them "wrong"? Unpleasant for these people, to hear my views, perhaps. But, it's my open, honest opinion, and if they can spout on about the "evils" of "non-belief", why can't I call them out for being contradictory, tear down offensive posters about non-belief. I mean, vehemently offensive posters.
Acknowledgements of distaste are one thing; bordering on encouraging violence against atheists and other religions posted on a wooden cross are another!

I have always had a problem with religious people; I have no qualms about voicing my concerns over them. So why do people encourage me to "respect" them, considering their own behaviours to other religions, or those without the need to cling to ancient comforts?

Why is that seen as being wrong?! Notice any contradictions? So why can't it just be viewed as a mutual given?

@ToadOfSteel, I'm always so impressed with your avatars, especially since you create them yourself.

How much longer before Ishmael's miracle crusade of hate is capped off by the WP mods? Or might they let this one go on account of his age?

How much longer before Ishmael's miracle crusade of hate is capped off by the WP mods? Or might they let this one go on account of his age?

ToadofSteel, I can't see the hidden picture in your avatar. Is it like one of those optical maze things?

No, its one of those "I blatantly stole it" things... the guy I stole this from is going to be either pissed or amused that I can mercilessly edit stuff...

How much longer before Ishmael's miracle crusade of hate is capped off by the WP mods? Or might they let this one go on account of his age?

Miracle crusade of hate...? First, trust a cross-brandisher to imply that crusades are miracles.
Second, I'm not encouraging others to hate! I'm simply stating I do!
Hate isn't really a strong word; just look up the dictionary meaning. There are worse words.

This is what I'm talking about!! Slowmutant is extremely biased, so he has nothing to add but quips, but this mentality that I shouldn't hate religion! Why? I'm not telling others to do the same, and if you don't like it; so what? Deal with it! I'm stating a fact, that I hate religion!
Now, to me, they represent the worst perversions of reality. To me, I said!
Would you not hate, say, paedophiles or some other group for representing perversions of your realities or others?
Don't misconstrue that; I'm not saying any religious person, save catholic priests, are paedophiles. I'm using an example to suggest that if a group or person represent whatever is "evil" in your world, your own personal hatred may well be justified!

PS: When you look at my avatar, tilt your head 90 degrees to the right. When you see it, you'll sh** bricks.

I see what looks like the profile of some sort of big cat, along with what might also be a face.