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Originally Posted by flamey_mcflame
It was extremely disappointing to see President Obama utter the words "non-believers" rather than Atheists. Very disappointing indeed. Apparently, in America, you can have a biracial president, but Atheism is still a four lettered word. I don't blame Obama though, the fundies would have probably blown a redneck gasket if they heard that word.
So, stay in the closet, you filthy doctors,scientists,professors,engineers and captains of industry. The United States isn't ready to give up their fairy tales and openly admit critical thinkers who lead ethical,intelligent and successful lives into the fabric of their society.
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The fact he actually uttered even that was a giant leap forward from past presidents. Just being acknowledged as non believers in the discussion to me shows just how the last 5-10 years of atheism growing and becoming more vocal in this world has had an affect in even US politics. Just look at how for once, Palin was slammed for her church's zealotry, even 5 years ago I don't know if the media would have had the guts to mock her religious zeal.
Also, from a Science point of view Obama's speech thrilled the Scientific community:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/22/us...=1&ref=science
Also a youtube on his view on religion and politics:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=x7y8iapfYbQ