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Can you explain why you don't believe in other gods?

Comment comment by VnutZ on 21 November 2006

Is it that you have no religion and it bugs you that you don't get the same respect as the religious? America gives you the right to not be religious, but not the right to be respected.

Bingo - religions are not granted the right to be respected either. What bothers me is not a lack of recognition or glorification of atheism. Rather, I am bothered by the high horse that religions get onto regarding their legitimacy through attendance count and the scoffing at less mainstream activity (the aforementioned Scientologists, Wiccans, cults, etc.). If they would practice at home/church and not go on conversion missions, knock on my door asking if I've found Jesus or generally inhibit the rights of others ... then I would be content.

The only reason you find atheists making noise is because we either want everyone else to shut up or figure we can join in the noise-making, too. It is after all, an equal opportunity to exercise the right to express a belief. There are more atheists around today than is commonly believed, most just don't say anything to avoid the questioning or the judging that frequently follows.

Common sense is enough to dictate what is a religion and what is not. Ditto for marriage.

Can you explain why you don't believe in Hindu gods?

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RE: Can you explain why you don't believe in other gods? by jmarkdavison :: NR6

religions are not granted the right to be respected either.

First Amendment?

Can you explain why you don't believe in Hindu gods?

Nope, haven't given much thought to Hindu gods. The one with all the arms looks pretty cool. Give me a list of all the things I need to think about and develop a position on, and I'll get back to you in a couple of months. Or not.

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