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Originally Posted by photon
But it's not just the reference to God.. as I said society is becoming more pluralistic and efforts are often made to recognize and respect many religions, but the lack of a religion is usually completely ignored.. hopefully not intentionally (though sometimes it is), but probably just because no one thought to consider them. It's that lack of consideration that often rubs atheists the wrong way, and is part of the recent movement to try and raise awareness of atheism.
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OK, this is the second time this has been mentioned in this thread and I just don't get it.
Atheists want their absence of belief acknowledged in ceremonies? Isn't that kind of like saying I want to be considered in feminist issues because I'm not a woman?
It just doesn't make any sense to me.
By the same logic, nihilists should be recognized in all situations for not believing in whatever is being recognized.