10 Myths and Truths About Atheists
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Anytime I let someone know that I don't believe in gods, 9 times out of 10 I get a bewildered look and a "Why?"
Usually I avoid engaging in conversation because it can be a touchy subject....I understand this somewhat because when I was a believer, I felt threatened by non-believers. What the atheists and agnostics said made sense at the time...but I was too scared to take it in. I think I was in denial for quite awhile.
It feels good to be able to talk about this here...I haven't been able to talk about this with anyone.
Usually I avoid engaging in conversation because it can be a touchy subject....I understand this somewhat because when I was a believer, I felt threatened by non-believers. What the atheists and agnostics said made sense at the time...but I was too scared to take it in. I think I was in denial for quite awhile.
It feels good to be able to talk about this here...I haven't been able to talk about this with anyone.
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Well, all ten are false. Very false.
This is, largely, an american artifact. Atheism is commonplace in Europe.
A belief in God is largely automatic thinking. many just believe it. In the USA, a person has to go against the grain in order to be an atheist.
I just keep quiet.
This is, largely, an american artifact. Atheism is commonplace in Europe.
A belief in God is largely automatic thinking. many just believe it. In the USA, a person has to go against the grain in order to be an atheist.
I just keep quiet.
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I do find it strange that being an atheist in America is such a big deal, its just not really a problem over here unless you are extremely militant about it, take a bow Richard Dawkins, lol.
Although I did read that David Attenbrough got hate male from creationists after doing a documentary about Darwin, whats that all about, the mans a national treasure!
Ive got to say that since I left school (Catholic which explains a lot about me) the only really religous people I have met have been in aa, most church goers I know do as a social thing rather than out of any strong sense of belief.
Although I did read that David Attenbrough got hate male from creationists after doing a documentary about Darwin, whats that all about, the mans a national treasure!
Ive got to say that since I left school (Catholic which explains a lot about me) the only really religous people I have met have been in aa, most church goers I know do as a social thing rather than out of any strong sense of belief.
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Originally Posted by allport 
I do find it strange that being an atheist in America is such a big deal
Spend some time over here and it will make sense...well, it doesn't make sense to me...but........trust me......many people here frown upon it big time.
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