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A few misconceptions about Atheism

Writing this because I made a friend her early and lost him in less than 20 minutes as he went full out ballistic on me, making up ridiculous claims of being in the upper echelon of A Christian hierarchy. A direct voice for God. etc. Frustrating to try and have a friendly dialogue.

Atheist myths: Atheists are thus devil worshippers. Absurd. We don't believe in God thus neither a fallen angel, demons .etc

We have guidelines to follow for new converts. Not true, there is no structured rules or belief system required to follow. Each member forms his own brand of Atheism or debates with others then objectively decides independantly.

Atheist just haven't read the bible thus unable to form a relation to God. Truth is most all other Athiest once completely accepted the bibles teachings many like myself were baptised, even I taught bible study and know scripture sometimes better than Preachers or other God enlightened church leaders.

There is never an attempt to convert Christians to Atheism. We believe in free will. Most of us have come to our personal acceptance of Atheism by some kind of spiritual epiphany, that we need to revaluate our belief system.

We have no comprehensive list of what you call sins. Most of us believe in the Golden Rule and that it is WRONG to impose our beliefs on others without their stated, informed. Adult consent.

We try to respect other religious choices.

AND above all. The USA is NOT a Christian Nation as so many are saying. Our forefathers made ensurances that this nation is purely secular and that the Government must not attempt a state religion.

Being an Atheist does not need a bible to establish moral values. Civilizations for centuries determind moral values whic are already most hardwired into our brains


Thanks for those who took the time to peruse this. Basically we just want to be left alone and like you, attempt to teach our childrem (without) clerical intervation the most
humane and diverse people promoting Agape love, Tolerance, and appitite for finding their own way in an era of so much hatred and intolerance.

Thanks, David.
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indyjoe · 56-60, M
I was raised as a Christian...but I am not a Christian. I do not agree fully with religious teachings of any faith, but I do believe that all religions do have some good things to offer and that we could all benefit from in them. Though I am not Christian nor am I religious, I do believe in what I perceive to be "God". I try to respect the beliefs of others even if I do not agree with or believe them myself, I have my opinions but mostly keep them to myself (or only share them with others who are on the same page as me). I will say that I have been attacked, insulted, and disrespected by many atheists because of what I believe on many occasions, just because I shared my beliefs and feelings/thoughts about certain subjects ( and I was not doing that to them for theirs). That all I have to say on the subject.
@indyjoe I've seen a few Athiest, especially on youTube that are arrogant, sneering as Christian callers call in. Possibly backlash from so many insults they have endured over the years, yet, still uncalled for.Many of the callers are sincerely curious and seeking truth. Moderators of Atheist panels need to be more empathetic, less caustic, afterall they were once the Christians being addressed.
indyjoe · 56-60, M
@Grateful4you I have had it happen right here in SW before. I agree with what you said in your post, I was just saying that the respect should be mutual. I am not saying you were being that way, just saying I have seen it a lot.