Definition of an Atheist."Belief in disbelief". The existance of some god is irrelevant to me.The god botherers and the atheists all miss the point.Atheists have set themslves up to destroy other notions of religion or spirituality.I don't presume to be that wise.

The religious nuts use their imaginary father in the sky to control and pervert our societies.

Life is a journey,enjoy the moment and do your best to help your fellow humans.

Arjay,

Your definition of atheism is quite strange to say the least. Atheists are merely waiting for the evidence; there is no wisdom involved. The purported existence of a god may be irrelevant to you but to those who do consider their version of a god exists, it is far from irrelevant.

“The religious nuts use their imaginary father in the sky to control and pervert our societies.”

Yes there is a basic truth in that but how does your attitude help to reign in religion from perverting society, “Life is a journey, enjoy the moment and do your best to help your fellow humans. “

Atheists recognise the problem with religion and have decided to react against it. They are standing up to be counted. In fact, a world Atheist Census went online about a week ago and a DoS (denial of service) attack took it down until today. I'm sure it wasn't atheists who were responsible. It can be viewed here. http://www.atheistcensus.com/

It will be well worth watching over the coming years.

David

It seems that it is the lot of some to story-tell and develop myths. Lexi and Belly are mythmaking to build their own 'departed' guru. Are they the few anointed faithful waiting for the return of their own Godot, who comes by the most unlikely name of Morgan?

Hey children, there is nothing preventing you from doing what you want to do as long as it is lawful. No need to wait for the non-return of your spiritual leader. Or is that the car of that name? It might make more sense if it was :)

I am wondering though if the 'Lets Burn Christians' game being played here extends to all religions. Or is it deemed 'progressive' for the ritual burning to be restricted to Christians?

onthebeach,

You have mentioned the name Christian twice and I have mentioned it once but only because it is the season of Christmyth.

To atheists, all religions fail the same lack of evidence test, some are more problematical to civilisation than other but we happen to live in Australia where Christianity is the main culprit.

Have you a point I to make I have missed.

David

Sonofgloin and Pericles,

May I refer you both to the Webster dictionary definition of atheist?
One who denies or disbelieves the existence of God or Gods.
My partner is agnostic, which is very different.
I stand by my statement that I am an atheist as defined in the dictionary.
This does not prevent me from respecting different opinions on the issue, and I especially respect the whole planet I live on, and everything above, on, and under this earth as far as it is possible to do.
BTW, I'm also an avid organic gardener. Our excess produce is taken to the Food Bank. So,can I have some brownie points back please?

Arjay,

Where do you dream up these ideas? Give me one example of an atheist starting a war. Like you, we quietly live and enjoy our lives, and help others if and when we can. My "godbotherer" friends live by different beliefs, but I wouldn't class any of them as bad people. Oh yes, and we all appear to enjoy the 'moment' most of the time too.

And I'm certainly going to enjoy the holiday courtesy of religion.