I've been told by friends that I'm the most militant atheist they know. All the while I'm thinking, "I'm not shit, you should see some of the people on Agnostic.com!"
15
Enjoy being online again!
Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.Create your free account
16 comments
Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I think we all have our moments. Some carry that badge of honor and some are more laid back about it. Main stream society loves to label us as one extreme or the other.
mistymoon77
Level 9
Feb 10, 2019
1
I don't preach atheism at random strangers. However, once the outwardly religious start preaching at me they're fair game .
WonderWartHog99
Level 8
Feb 9, 2019
3
Yup, I like taking the bus but occasionally you get the nut job trying to convert you during the ride. So rude, no manners!
@JazznBlues When I preach back at them, the typical reaction is for them to hang their head in shame. Three minutes later, they're doing it to another guy.
I think I'm the most pacifist atheist, agnostic really. I got a lot from religion and I appreciate what religion was trying to achieve. So I've moved on without the bitterness a lot of people (justifiably) feel.
I think the self-righteous type still get on my nerves but that's not entirely limited to the religious. Especially nowadays with the attitude of extreme lefties dictating what's true like old-time Puritans.
brentan
Level 8
Feb 9, 2019
0
Brilliant.
SkotlandSkye
Level 8
Feb 9, 2019
3
Love your meme! Totally stealing it!
Adding it to my collection as well!
I tend to mock the overly religious. Car not working? You tried praying right? You tithe right? Gee I don't know, I'm stumped.
JazznBlues
Level 8
Feb 9, 2019
3
I don't claim "militancy", tho I am inherently direct & can be confrontational, I strive for a more "Street Epistemology" approach...it's a work in progress. I am a "Firebrand Atheist" & I am not at all ashamed of my stance or outlook. I wear atheist/science t-shirts often, hoping to spark discussion. I have an "Atheist Atom" tat on my right forearm. I speak with the JW's or Mormons that come to my door. I'm proud & can be loud when needed. I'm "out", as far as my atheism goes, & I can support the many reasons why I am!
phxbillcee
Level 10
Feb 9, 2019
2
One more...
Member of American Atheists & FFRF, also subscribe to "Free Inquiry".
I adore the atheist atom. I used to have a sticker in my car
Silverman said we should come out as an Atheist, not as anon, or non-theist, or agnostic. If people liked us before they'll like us after we come out. I've found that to be mostly true. Those that didn't I probably didn't want as friends anyway.
rogueflyer
Level 8
Feb 9, 2019
2
Had the opportunity to meet David Silverman, the ex-president of American Atheists before he was kicked out. He was proud of his militancy and referred to himself as a "dick". I liked him.
rogueflyer
Level 8
Feb 9, 2019
3
Having once been called a "Nimrod" by my brother's pastor, I took it as the ultimate compliment.
THHA
Level 7
Feb 9, 2019
4
"Nimrod" is a biblical term meaning "mighty hunter."
You should have shot him so he could be right.
It no longer amuses me how little Christians know what's in the bible.
But we're nice people....
Cutiebeauty
Level 9
Feb 9, 2019
2
@creative51
If she's that naughty...I better follow her.
Recent Visitors 71
Photos 77,539 More
Posted by backtobasicsWords to live by
Posted by backtobasicsHow the Puritans Thanksgiving should have gone.
Posted by glennlabLeave the kids alone.
Posted by mistymoon77Get your mind out of the gutter.. just passing along some tidbits of knowledge here.. ;)
Posted by KilltheskyfairyI like it! Also good way to use churches that are closed for 6 days!
Posted by KilltheskyfairyWhat up with that?
Posted by glennlabLet's give peas a chance.
Posted by backtobasicsThe shortest distance between two points is a straight line... Unless you are traveling on a the surface of a sphere.
Posted by bookofmoronsGoing for Level 9. maybe this road will help
Posted by glennlabDeath is nature's way of telling you it is time to slow down.
Posted by glennlabOctober's PSA
Posted by glennlabWe haven't had any pot posts in awhile
Posted by bookofmoronsWhen a picture is worth a thousand words
Posted by noworry28Evangelicals and Conservative Christian Nationalists today.
Posted by glennlabMy heart goes out to those suffering in the wake of both the recent hurricanes, Will the idiots that don't want to help stop lying.
Posted by glennlabGood old Betty calling a spade a fucking shovel.