I've been reading some of the Conservative boards on this site, and I've come to the conclusion that... it's not about God. It's about reason. I assumed that people were atheist or agnostic because they had a logical bent, and wanted to take the null hypothesis with the lack of evidence. Based on the boards I've been reading, though, I've assumed wrong. These so-called atheist Conservatives still hold on to the same proven lies, defying anyone to "prove" otherwise. They still rally against data and facts when they contradict their narrative, and if you show them otherwise, it's "fake news."

The Conservative Party, as it stands now, is really a party of conspiracy theorists. They're persecuted, "liburils" is out to get them, the "truth" is out there (but it only says what I want it to say). They need a strong-man to lead them because the world is so scary. Conspiracy theorists don't necessarily need God anymore. Before Trump they had to hide their racism and bigotry behind Jesus... thanks to Trump, they can hide it behind "fake news."

I suspect we're about to see an influx of Conservative "atheists" in the near future. And while they claim they don't believe in "God," they like what god stands for: Nationalism, bigotry, xenophobia, and oppression of the weak. Trump fits that description, so they can "believe" in Trump and no longer need to believe in God.

I don't see why a nonbeliever couldn't also have conservative viewpoints. But if you wanted to run for office as a conservative atheist, I don't think you would be very welcome. I suspect many conservative politicians may be atheist, or at least non-practicing Christians. But they have developed the strategy of sucking up to Evangelicals because they are malleable to their agenda.At least here in the US.

What's wrong with being a conservative atheist ?

Canada is looking better all the time.

Sure. Just like all atheists aren't good people or bad people. Not sure political ideals are religious based at all. I mean lately much more-so but idealogically I see no reason atheists wouldn't be any political affiliation they choose from capitalists to anarchists to communists. The difference between liberal and conservative is mostly geographical anyway. Even in a country those differences probably vary from state to state here in the US.
Atheism is a choice you make for yourself so are the political positions you might take.

Isn't bible-thumping part of "conservative values"?
Once I threw off the yoke of religion - that is to say, when I officially stopped trying to fit my own life into my family's expectations and started thinking for myself - I began to seek out smarter solutions than those I'd been spoon-fed by my conservative religious betters.

Here's an example. The conservative, religious faction of my family had shunned my gay sister, which had caused many problems in the family, so I found a smarter solution: treat people like people. Bam. Problem solved. No one gets ostracised. No crying, no hate. Some may have rolled their eyes behind my back, but I had my sister back. See? Smarter solutions.

Is today's conservative movement (as defined in recent US political actions) the smartest solution, or can we do better?

For me, although atheism simply means a lack of belief in God(s), I found that a particular mindset accompanied that lack of belief, and part of that mindset included seeking out smarter solutions than the ones my conservative environment could offer. There are atheist conservatives, sure. There are even atheist trumpers. And when they decide to get serious about their atheism, they may find that separating families at the border and banning Muslims from entering the country aren't the smartest solutions to America's problems, And they may then use their atheist minds to figure out what those solutions are.
Just my opinion, of course.

Here in the US, most conservatives are Evangelical Christians. I have yet to meet a conservative that's an atheist in real life.

Sure you can! I am a gun-toting, anti-abortion (with limited exception) that is VERY Liberal. PS fuck the NRA.

Your stance is your stance and in the end it might seem appropriate to describe it as conservative or liberal or whatever. This notion that we need to shoehorn our beliefs onto some pre-existing category like this and that maybe it's a problem when we can't is, I believe, a symptom of the tribalistic tendencies that are having such a negative impact on culture virtually world wide these days it seems.

I cannot get along with right wingers. There is a right wing group here.

I know many conservative-leaning people who are non-religious and liberal-leaning people who are religious. I simply would avoid discussions of politics (or social issues politicized) among my friends and coworkers. I am way way way left leaning I might as well be horizontal but I have conservative minded friends. Best to avoid the slippery slope. We all have the right to vote and should use it. Of course, I’m Canadian as well. Religion as you said is not part of politics as much as in the States.

I can't judge all conservative atheists, but the one I knew in my atheist meetup group a few years ago was a real asshole. But yes, they do exist.

I think politics have to do with you own personal ideals, IE how you were raised, and life events. I try to be open minded when it comes to politics, but I admit it is hard.

Agnostic/Atheism concerns belief in or knowledge of God. That is all people can have conservative political values without agreeing with the religious aspects of it. I am not saying that it is easy or common, only that it is possible.

Yes, because those things are exclusive of each other.

Also, screw the Republican Party, they're a bunch of right-wing r%tards

What do the two have to do with each other? Can you be a fiscal conservative who doesn't believe in the Easter Bunny? Of course you can.

There is a conservative group here.

I guess I’m kind of depends on what you mean by conservative. I’m conservative with music and the number of genders there are, and I’m an agnostic atheist

The intrusion of religion into politics is an attempt to extend its reach and control past the ranks of believers of on to the governed. Religion uses the idea of god, which it dictates, to control it's followers. Atheists have no God puppet and so rely on people to determine policy. Atheists believe people are good and compitent to decide their fate. Religion holds that people are flawed and incapable of being trusted.

The American Government is elected by Capitalist who fund who they want in so they can get what they want. They pay Lobbyist to secure the promise for the deal and then the Guns are Sold and the Bullets are yours to purchase. Then you add Religion which is the other problem because the Southern Christian Leadership has almost all of the Southern States under their direction. Politicians for the most part are full time prostitutes who will sell themselves to secure the position and if not, then there are others who will be supplanted to fulfill their demands which for the most part will secure this persons the position in Government be it House of Representative, or the Senate.
Religion is brought in because they can secure 47% of the vote hands down, no questions asked and being that these are again from the Southern Christian Coalition.
Now I will add in the biggest factor that is the most important consideration you may not be aware of or maybe are. More than half of the US Population doesn't vote or is denied the privilege because of antiquated laws and the Gerrymandering of Districts which would make their decision of Conscious totally without meaning or concern. To add to this Religions in American are Tax Free Enterprises and I use the term correctly because they are not concerned with saving souls, or feeding the poor or downtrodden, but use the money to fund Mega Mansions, Jet Planes and Music Elated Church Services that appease the sensation and not the true religious issues that an Agnostic would banter.
Not to be rude or distort your Comment I can hope that my above Comment will bring some thought to the fact that you apparently are not fully cognizant of How Democracy in America, or should I say Capitalism and Corruption and Frauds make their names to be of recognition.

As has been posted on this site a couple times, the only wall the US needs, is the one that separates church from state. Both parties lose my interest when they declare themselves the standard bearer to a particular faith. I don't care if they're sincere or kissing ass to secure votes.

I'm sure you can, it might be tricky for an atheist in the states to support conservative parties since they are often strongly aligned with the religious.