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longship

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2. I am an out atheist.

Reply to RBInMaine (Original post)

Wed Nov 27, 2013, 09:03 PM

Nov 2013

But I would not support outing atheists as that would be a matter of personal choice. It's something which can have sudden profound effects on family, friends, and employment status.

But I agree with your post. Those who are in a position to do it, should be encouraged to do so. But I would never, ever be pushy about it.

R&K

And I have no problems with people saying Merry Christmas to me.

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"Coming out" as a non-theist is becoming more and more commonplace. It's ok to declare it folks. [View all] RBInMaine Nov 2013 OP

Why in the world would people lie on the phone to a pollster? Big Blue Marble Nov 2013 #1

Habit Fumesucker Nov 2013 #4

It is sad we sometimes have to hide who we are or what we believe. Big Blue Marble Nov 2013 #5

The poll was a couple of years ago. Others have shown less belief in the myths. Of course people RBInMaine Nov 2013 #9

I actually think most people want to believe in something. Big Blue Marble Nov 2013 #19

I am an out atheist. longship Nov 2013 #2

How come it is ok to "come out" as being gay, but not as being an atheist? It's ultimately anyone's RBInMaine Nov 2013 #10

You misunderstood my post. Sorry. longship Nov 2013 #13

I agree it is a matter of personal on both counts too. My point is just not being ashamed of it. RBInMaine Nov 2013 #20

I am with you there, but some cannot be so public about it. longship Nov 2013 #21

I love anesthesia and the nothingness. NightWatcher Nov 2013 #3

On coming out... pipi_k Nov 2013 #6

exactly. i've been an atheist for 50+ years. ellenfl Nov 2013 #7

Of course they aren't "God" for goodness sake. What a notion. God, Buddah, Krishna, Zeus... RBInMaine Nov 2013 #14

Exactly. I'm not saying to "advertise" it. Just don't be afraid to say so if the occasion arises. RBInMaine Nov 2013 #12

No way I could declare it at work. To many really religious superiors. n-t Logical Nov 2013 #8

Not that you'd need to come out at work, but their religion shouldn't be discussed either. RBInMaine Nov 2013 #15

In some communities and situations it's not feasible for someone to come out. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #11

Why not? See this is really something. Gays are out, but atheists must stay in the closet? That RBInMaine Nov 2013 #16

And in some communities it's not feasible for someone to come out as gay. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #17

And this is supposed to be America, the land of the free, right? I hear ya. RBInMaine Nov 2013 #18

Yeah, America, land of the free, equality for all, we the people. What a load of bullshit RKP5637 Nov 2013 #29

I may not mention it, but if someone asks I tell them I am an atheist. Tikki Nov 2013 #22

I am a proud ANTI-theist. nt Demo_Chris Nov 2013 #23

I have, in those words, JimboBillyBubbaBob Nov 2013 #24

I came out of the closet twice. Vashta Nerada Nov 2013 #25

I figure no matter what one does in life, about 1/2 of the world is going to hate one, so RKP5637 Nov 2013 #27

F, no hiding here, I don't believe any of the religious crap, never did, never RKP5637 Nov 2013 #26

I believe in a Superior Energy that exists in all Time for we mere humans to bumble around and bump libdem4life Nov 2013 #28

It's a statistical fact that 96% of everyone believes in "Bob", whether they want to or not. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #30