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Black Christians are unable to have an honest discussion about religion

So it’s been two years since I came out as an atheist to my family, and every time they try to convert me I bring up that they wouldn’t be Christians if it wasn’t for the fact that it was beaten into our ancestors during slavery. Then they go straight into hush mode. Which usually happens when it’s brought up. What is even the point of asking why I’m atheist if all you’re going to do is put your fingers to your ears and not listen?
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That fanaticism is what made so many people vulnerable to Jim Jones. I hate that particular legacy of the slave trade.
Zenyatta · 26-30
@bijouxbroussard funny enough I know people who’s family were ruined by Jim Jones
@Zenyatta So do I. I went there with friends when People’s Temple was still in SF.
daisymay · 51-55, T
@bijouxbroussard Wow, glad you didn't get swept up in it
@daisymay Me, too. I only went one time, but the friends ended up at Jonestown. 😞