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Originally Posted by Thor
I'm very curious to hear from any fellow Atheists here what their thoughts are on these issues:
1. Are you vocal about your atheism or do you shy away when religious discussion occur?
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I shy away. While I have choice words in my mind, I usually just laugh at them and ignore them when they try to convert me. I've never fought with anyone, but if I were to say what's on my mind to people that are religious, I think I'd be dead by now.
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2. Do you politely agree to baptisms, circumcisions, weddings in churches, etc.. In order to appease religious family or societal pressures?
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I will not attend a baptism or a circumcision. A wedding in a church really no longer has significant religious meaning so I am okay with that.
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3. Considering the state of the world today with radicalism in religion from the USA to Iran at a noticeably growing rate, do you feel more responsibility to speak your beliefs and fight to spread atheism to friends/family?
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Kinda N/A to me because all my friends are atheists. I don't associate myself with the religious type because we would not get along. But as for "spreading the word", I think this is the responsibility of the educational system, and not by each individual. This is due to my belief that people should make their own choices and decisions based on logic, which should eliminate religion considering no outside factors.
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4. Are you as an Atheist looking for a more focused plan and leadership online or locally to focus your efforts? Or would you prefer to not be involved in any Atheistic movements?
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No, this would be hypocrisy for me because I always make fun of stupid religious protests and movements.
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5. Finally, are you optimistic that hundred's of years from now religion will be much less of an influence on this world or are you of the belief that we are going to be under religious influence for a long long time to come?
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No, not optimistic at all. When the most "powerful" country is passing legistlation that are based in religious contexts, not to mention a war that will never end over religion in the Middle East (unless someone commits mass genocide), I'm sure the scam will perpetuate.