Kodiak01 t1_iy8mzgt wrote
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Atheists are actually some of the most militantly anti-religion of all. Can't say I know too many that are Republicans.
flatdanny t1_iy8w3vp wrote
Atheists are a-religion, not necessarily anti religion. It literally means without religion.
True that some are against religion, but so many religions are "anti" other religions that arent their own.
Most people subscribe to a particular religion because they were born into and raised in it.
How many "one true god" can there be?
A true atheist isnt "anti" religion, he just doesnt care to participate.
WhittlingDan t1_iy9tf51 wrote
Its without belief in god(s). Most atheists are agnostic atheists. A Gnostic atheist would be claiming to know for a fact and that's as absurd as a Gnostic theist.
I'm an atheist and don't any away from that. I also go to a Universal Unitarian Church nearby that has a diverse mix of beliefs.
Kodiak01 t1_iy90q2j wrote
>A true atheist isnt "anti" religion, he just doesnt care to participate
Oh, they participate alright. Ever been into /r/atheist? Their favorite hobby is participating by blocking others from participating in theirs. They're some of the most vehement of all.
flatdanny t1_iya6xo6 wrote
I cant speak for them, but most atheists just dont care. They prioritize other things than religion in their lives and dont need structure or threats to do the right moral thing. Keep your guilt to yourselves.
I get that religion does both good and bad for people and that some people need that.
I do resent having to fund them by paying taxes when they dont. Especially now when so many "churches " are more political action groups than spiritual places.
Ive never had any interest in going to /r/atheist
Kodiak01 t1_iyaato1 wrote
> Ive never had any interest in going to /r/atheist
Imagine if the FDS and Socialist subreddits had a love child...
WhittlingDan t1_iy9tccw wrote
Or you only hear those because most of us atheists don't give a shit. Its when people try to push religion on us or make false claims. For one America is not a Christian country, heck we don't even have an official language.
jon_hendry t1_iy9wbbs wrote
Lol no we just point and laugh.
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