I think hate is a strong word, but I see what you're saying. It disturbs me that some people believe that everything in their life is working out in line with 'God's plan' for them. It isn't. A. Life is a mixture of good luck, bad luck and decisions (by yourself and others) and thus consequences. Good luck and bad luck can have an influence on decisions of course, and other people's decisions and behaviour can have a good or bad influence on our lives. It's naive to think we are all absolutely in control of our own destiny. Alongside the good stuff, s*** happens, unfortunately. I believe that when a person says God will show them/has a plan for them etc., they're actually afraid of having the responsibility themselves, so they're delegating. And also I think they find comfort in the idea that a higher being is working behind the scenes, so say if something bad happens, it's as though there's a reason for it and it's some kind of test from God. No, it's just that life's rubbish sometimes!
And B. (finally) what makes an individual so special...? There are billions of people on this planet and an individual thinks that God has a plan for them? Sorry but... nah. It's actually a very big headed way of looking at life. Many people don't like the idea of just being a tiny drop in the ocean and have a desire to feel like more than what they really are (and that's not to say we all shouldn't be valued). Anyway, we're all ultimately responsible for ourselves and we respond ourselves to things that happen. We are the 'planners' to an extent (although, not sure a set plan is a good thing!) Scary, isn't it?! Hence why people like the reassurance and comfort of 'God's plan'. Simple psychology of - feel threatened, look for comfort (IMO).
Is it normal I believe and I hate overly religious people?
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I think hate is a strong word, but I see what you're saying. It disturbs me that some people believe that everything in their life is working out in line with 'God's plan' for them. It isn't. A. Life is a mixture of good luck, bad luck and decisions (by yourself and others) and thus consequences. Good luck and bad luck can have an influence on decisions of course, and other people's decisions and behaviour can have a good or bad influence on our lives. It's naive to think we are all absolutely in control of our own destiny. Alongside the good stuff, s*** happens, unfortunately. I believe that when a person says God will show them/has a plan for them etc., they're actually afraid of having the responsibility themselves, so they're delegating. And also I think they find comfort in the idea that a higher being is working behind the scenes, so say if something bad happens, it's as though there's a reason for it and it's some kind of test from God. No, it's just that life's rubbish sometimes!
And B. (finally) what makes an individual so special...? There are billions of people on this planet and an individual thinks that God has a plan for them? Sorry but... nah. It's actually a very big headed way of looking at life. Many people don't like the idea of just being a tiny drop in the ocean and have a desire to feel like more than what they really are (and that's not to say we all shouldn't be valued). Anyway, we're all ultimately responsible for ourselves and we respond ourselves to things that happen. We are the 'planners' to an extent (although, not sure a set plan is a good thing!) Scary, isn't it?! Hence why people like the reassurance and comfort of 'God's plan'. Simple psychology of - feel threatened, look for comfort (IMO).