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Atheist perspective: Making fun of religion has never been my thing
Over the years I've joined a number of atheist Facebook groups to connect with other atheists on the web. Instead of seeing posts of inspiration and kindness, I was often dismayed to see meme after meme making fun of religion, specifically Christianity. Sure, I chuckled at a few, but I quickly became bored with them… Continue reading Atheist perspective: Making fun of religion has never been my thing
Occasionally I attend church with family even though they know I am atheist
Someone in an atheist group asked, "Do you ever go to church/synagogue/mosque with family members (who know you are atheist) to make them happy? Have you ever done so before? Would you do so?" I answered. I have been to church a few times with my grandma since I became atheist at 18 years old… Continue reading Occasionally I attend church with family even though they know I am atheist
Being atheist does not mean I obsess over religion
When briefing through social media accounts of major American atheist organizations, one may sense that the sole priority of an atheist's life is to obsess over religion. Post after post tends to focus on politicians subscribed to religion (usually Christianity), off the wall religious TV hosts and religious quotes on public property, like benches at… Continue reading Being atheist does not mean I obsess over religion