God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens, & Letter To A Christian Nation by Sam Harris, oughta be required reading for anyone over the age of 16!!

Why is it we live in a world where it is considered a positive thing to believe in something unnatural, impossible and unproven. Also why should people who's only reference materials are 100 of yrs old have a moral monopoly and make important social decisions based upon these deluded ideals. Abortion, contraception, stem cell research etc.
This IS an attack at religion, not necessarily the people who believe. I find it hard to believe that as parents, religious people are teaching their children the values of blind faith against scientific discourse and sceptical questioning. So many times the trust bestowed upon religious figures is betrayed and the young and vunerable become victims.
Lets start a new enlightenment and campaign for the end of public indoctrination of children. Let's campaign for the sessation of religious labelling of children, you wouldn't label a child a Marxist or Socialist child because of it's parent's political views. Religion does nothing but impede our progression as a race and should be dropped quickly.
To all the faithful out there who have read this and I've angered, forgive me.
I don't respect your faith in something so obviously a fabrication and I don't appreciate the respect (and monetary gains) society gives to organised religion.

A man who hears voices in his head is deemed mad until enough people believe in his rantings then he becomes a prophet.

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It seems me being religious bothers you more than you being atheists bothers me. Your belief doesn't bother me at all, I'm not trying to convert any of you. But everytime I post something you guys try to make me like you. So, I think you guys are bothered by me. I don't care that you can bring up quotes from the bible and put down every major religion. Why must you try to put down what I believe in? Because it bothers you. You guys type why must I believe in a god? You don't have to, I'm not trying to make you. You guys don't bother me, but I guess I bother you. Listen people, getting rid of religion isn't going to solve all of your problems. There'll still be war, people always want power. Plus, I'm a human, I care and bleed just like anyone else. I'm not a monkey, (although we've evolved from them) my brain isn't any less efficient. We're all humans, with our own beliefs and that's what makes us all unique.

Look, I don't care that you guys are atheists, but have some fucking tolerance. I've seen some religious people with more damn tolerance. If I believe in a god, so what? Plus, there are plenty of people who are bad who turn to a religion and there character gets better. What's wrong with that? I don't know. What's wrong with faith if it helps? Nothing. Who gives a fucking shit if someone has faith and prays? Why the hate? No damn need. I'm not trying to make people believe in god, just have some goddamn tolerance. Not all religious people are stupid, it's a stereotype, and I'm really starting to get sick of it. Like I said, I've seen religious people with more tolerance. Plus, religion isn't the only thing that causes war, you ever hear of a thing called oil, or power? Yeah! Don't you think that's why we'rein fucking Irag? We're not in Irag because that's where jesus wants us to be. Why does it make you guys so mad that some of us have faith, and it really helps us? Some might say that people drink alcohol because they think it helps ut it really doesn't. That's true. But to say that me being faithful is like being an alcoholic is fucking stupid. Alcoholics get diseases and are always depressed. Faith helps people really get over stuff, it's not to mask. If I get upset because my aunt died, it helps to think she's in a better place even when she isn't. It doesn't get me depressed like alcohol, and I also don't die of fucking liver failure. If religion makes me happy, why can't I be religious? Atleast when I die I'll feel like I'll be in a better place. And if i'm not in a better place, and I just die, well then I won't really be dissapointed and let down because I'll be fucking dead! So, I might as well be happy with my religion because it works for me. It don't work for some people, and that's just fine! But when people hate me because I'm a believer, it's fucking stupid and intolerant, grow up, and learn to fucking get some tolerance. Why hate me because I'm religious? Is it because I'm not like you, or don't think like you? That the kind of stuff that causes discrimination. If some atheists on this site had a choice, they would get rid of religion. That's the kind of hate that we don't need. I'm a loving, caring person, I won't discriminate just because I believe in god. You guys want to stereotype and be dicks go for it. Not all religious people are assholes or irrational. But, it is natural to get fucking angry sometimes. I don't hate atheism, and I don't make fun of people for being atheist, I respect them. Can't you respect my decision to believe in a god? Really, it's not that hard.

From thegoodatheist.net

Ggnothi seauton: It means know thyself, and it's something I've always taken to heart.

I'm not always the most positive and easy going guy around. I've been known to kick some dust in the faces of my opposition. When you're in a fight, particularly one for the hearts and minds of your fellow human beings, you can sometimes lose sight of how the conflict changes you.

When you have a website devoted to the subject of atheism, you invariably run across a wide spectrum of opinions. Generally, the atheists that come to the site (having already listened to the podcast), are pleasant, and jovial. It's the kind of atmosphere I've always tried to foster.

But there's a deeply cynical side to atheism. From my own experiences on the web, trying hard to continue to grow the site, the overwhelming feeling I've felt is that there is something terribly unfun about being an atheist. For the most part, I think it's the fact that society still feels uncomfortable with what we have to say. Every conversation turns into a personal attack, and there's the feeling out there that if you invited an atheist to your party, he'd be a giant killjoy.

Hell, I am a killjoy, and I recognize it. Gnothi seauton. But it's something I've worked hard to change. I don't want to make it sound that every card carrying atheist out there has a chip on their shoulder, but there is definitely a negative vibe out there.

Case and Point: A few days ago, I sent in little funny comic I drew out into forums and social websites to see if it would generate any interest. It did, although the response was almost universally negative. The reason? Well, most of the critics disliked my use of the word evolutionist. They felt it was a derogatory word. They were right: it was a little derogatory. But they missed the point: it was a damn joke.

Now, it's clear that these commentators were only a small minority of those that liked it, but it does not change the fact that there are groups of individuals that take atheism a little too seriously. If you can't poke fun at yourself, then you've lost something special and unique to those without any religious affiliation: we can laugh about our beliefs. There may be the temptation to make atheism a bastion of reason and intellect, but what will this accomplish if we can't laugh a little once in a while?

I fear that if we don't lighten up a little, we'll begin to draw people away. No one wants a lecture every time they voice their opinions and ideas. They want someone to listen, and not criticize.

So I challenge each atheist to know thyself a little bit more. Are you taking this "No God" thing a bit too seriously? Are those around you tired of hearing about how the evidence points to a godless universe? If you answered yes to any of these questions, take a step back, relax, and try to lighten up. It'll feel better, I promise.

 

There is no god. Religion is a waist of time. People who quote religion when proposing solutions to lifes problems, and unknowns scare me. No religion can claim any superiority over another..all are equaly laced with brutality, oppression, and lies.

Hello Everyone!

 

I've decided to become an Atheist.  Before now I entertained some half-hearted beliefs in one such deity or another, until I realized that such thoughts were only to entertain my overblown ego.

 

From now on I hope to be a part of the organization that works against faith in God.  I believe that the act of raising a child to be religious is a crime against humanity.  My chief worry is that children are being baptised before they can decide their beliefs.  When children grow up this becomes a mark of guilt if they choose to believe something other than what their parents do.

 

People should not be allowed to baptize anyone without verbal consent.   I propose we make it a law.  What say thee all?