Atheists & Agnostics
Related: About this forumBarney Frank Finally Comes Out as an Atheist
Former Congressman Barney Frank Finally Comes Out as an Atheist.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2013/08/03/former-congressman-barney-frank-finally-comes-out-as-an-atheist/
libodem
(19,288 posts)Now, I know he's hella smart. I feel sorry for gay believers, who are rejected by religions institutions. It has to suck to want to belong to a group that preaches unconditional love and acceptance from Jesus, for everybody BUT you. How nice to be free of that burden of constant rejection. Be free from true discrimination. You go, Barney.
progressoid
(53,240 posts)TxDemChem
(1,924 posts)It really does make my day when atheists step forward. I despise the idea that we should be ashamed of our non-belief.
libodem
(19,288 posts)Love him!
amuse bouche
(3,672 posts)it is a must see.
Rob H.
(5,865 posts)I suspect it would've been difficult (if not impossible) for him to get elected had voters known, what with atheists being seen as less trustworthy than rapists and all.