Comments on: As Politely As Possible: No, I’m Sorry, You Are Not An Atheist

By: bubba

bubba — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:34:32 +0000

I had no idea that the Knights of Columbus were so powerful…when my dad was the guy-in-charge or whatever the job is called, I thought all that time spent making pancake breakfast fundraisers at the Church and giving to charity was it.

I had no idea he was intertwined with controlling America…Wow! Way to go dad!

By: jase

jase — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 05:39:29 +0000

—It’s not atheism, it’s antitheism.—

Thank you. I’ve been trying to formulate this in my mind, but you nailed it quite simply. I’ve known several atheiest who were fair-minded and civil people, but what I’ve been seeing on digg wreaks of hatred and fanatacism.

Nice summary. I’ll use it.

By: da_5_id

da_5_id — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 23:31:47 +0000

now i’m not saying Selftheist is right. because he isn’t.
and whats worse is he’s ineloquent. i think he’s mad that his group has the common decency to live and let live. while other groups (the knights of colombus) have to put huge amounts of time and effort into slowly changing our government (america) into seeming like a christian one. the word “god” doesn’t offend me. i am offended by little digs and toeholds the christian community pound into government institutions that were meant to be secular. so fifty years later someone who doesn’t know the history can claim that this is a “christian country”. that’s offensive.

By: kludge

kludge — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:11:43 +0000

Selftheist – You’re going to work yourself up into a thick frothing lather like that. Then you’ll have yourself a heart attack and no one will get the benefit of your insights. I agree with Paul, protection and force are quite different. You’re an anti-religious bigot who believes that any mention of the word “God” is an offense to the ears. Clearly you need to find a quiet place and be alone with your thoughts. If your viewpoint is that fragile you might want to rethink your ideals. If you don’t believe in God, then be happy about your choices and stop trying to proselytize the rest of us to your way of thinking. Oh and remember…Breathe…and watch the spelling on your cursing. You wouldn’t want your comments to look dumb.

By: Paul Theodoropoulos

Paul Theodoropoulos — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 23:48:18 +0000

"religions enjoy protection via LAW!"

how is protection equal to force? employers enjoy protection via law too. as do bicyclists. and even murderers. how are you being forced to do or be or think in any particular way because religions have some legal protections? atheists have legal protections too!

"religions get tax breaks via LAW!"

how are tax breaks equal to force? i get tax breaks for owning a home. i wasn't forced to own a home. so how do you see that as forcing you to do anything?

"The word 'god' is placed on money"

so what? use a credit card. you aren't being forced to believe in god simply because those words are on a meaningless piece of paper you can exchange for milk or time at the rifle range or a new chair or cable internet service.

"the pledge of allegiance via LAW"

so what? does saying "one nation under god" force you to believe in god? i think not.

you show me where religion is "enforced". you give me an example of someone forced to believe in god, rather than these essentially meaningless complaints.

you aren't forced to believe in god. you're just whining.