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AtheistCrusader

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75. Serious question.

Mon Jun 30, 2014, 11:28 AM

Jun 2014

If one does not presuppose there's something wrong with it, how does one become a homophobe? I've certainly never met one.

And this is consistent with the statistical left-bent of atheists on social issues.

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When did you come out as atheist? Or did it matter to do so in your life? [View all] pinto Jun 2014 OP

I never made an announcement or anything. Indeed, the process itself was somewhat gradual. arcane1 Jun 2014 #1

When I was a teenager. ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #2

I got in a bit of trouble with myself. But I got over it. pinto Jun 2014 #32

People hate atheists a lot more than they hate gay folks Warpy Jun 2014 #3

Post removed Post removed Jun 2014 #4

You A Special Little Snowflake, Fella, Ain'tcha? The Magistrate Jun 2014 #5

I seriously thought he was being sarcastic, but I now see it's his first and only post, cbayer Jun 2014 #6

BANG! And it's gone. longship Jun 2014 #9

It's good to see you around Mag. pinto Jun 2014 #34

You post that in the DU Religion Group? longship Jun 2014 #7

I think "was" is the "wings ascension service". cbayer Jun 2014 #8

I never can get those acronyms right. longship Jun 2014 #11

In MIRT we trust. cbayer Jun 2014 #14

DUzy ! longship Jun 2014 #16

Happy birthday to you! cbayer Jun 2014 #17

Italy! Sounds great! longship Jun 2014 #19

Nope, flying. cbayer Jun 2014 #22

No flying jib, then. longship Jun 2014 #23

Happy birthday, longship! okasha Jun 2014 #24

Movie night! longship Jun 2014 #25

Happy, happy birthday. A twin here, as well. So it's 2 happy birthdays. pinto Jun 2014 #28

Thanks, pinto. longship Jun 2014 #29

You know what I always say sailfla Jun 2014 #10

How long can you tread water? longship Jun 2014 #12

One of my all time favorite comedy bits. cbayer Jun 2014 #15

I don't remember ever 'coming out'. My parents were atheists. LeftishBrit Jun 2014 #13

I think everyone just kind of always knew. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #18

I read a lot of those stories a kid, too. Loved them and found many common threads among them all. pinto Jun 2014 #46

I was born one. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #20

Just curious - why isn't this in the atheism thread? Anyway, djean111 Jun 2014 #21

Thought it was a likely topic for this forum. It's one I visit regularly. pinto Jun 2014 #30

because it is entirely on topic here? Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #42

The Religion group is open to discussions from both believers and non-believers EvolveOrConvolve Jun 2014 #86

It was just a perfectly mildly asked question. djean111 Jun 2014 #87

AM I out? hollysmom Jun 2014 #26

When somebody says "Bless you" or "God bless you" to me... longship Jun 2014 #31

I actually had a believer at work ask me if I minded that she said 'bless you' when I AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #37

you aren't worried that you will become religious? Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #45

Nah, I'm well-innoculated. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #47

As a pagan in a Spanish-speaking area, okasha Jun 2014 #51

For the sneeze customerserviceguy Jun 2014 #53

Well, I guess it is just a matter of taste hollysmom Jun 2014 #55

Maybe acid reflux? eomer Jun 2014 #59

no, I think it is related to having a cold while taking antoibiotics hollysmom Jun 2014 #79

Best wishes, hope you can kick it soon. n/t eomer Jun 2014 #83

same for me Lordquinton Jun 2014 #56

It never was a vital issue procon Jun 2014 #27

Exactly. djean111 Jun 2014 #33

I'm only selectively out. Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #35

Perhaps you'd better explain first skepticscott Jun 2014 #36

I thought they meant my belly button. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #38

I guess I'm one of the "clueless" Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #39

Well. at least skepticscott Jun 2014 #40

I guess my point, albeit poorly made, is that it doesn't matter, imo. pinto Jun 2014 #41

I was wondering how this would be transformed into a shit flinging festival, now I know. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #43

There are repercussions to edhopper Jun 2014 #48

When you live in a bubble skepticscott Jun 2014 #49

I guess. Iggo Jun 2014 #50

It's a good question customerserviceguy Jun 2014 #54

I have trouble comparing religious belief to sexual orientation Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #57

I'll admit customerserviceguy Jun 2014 #58

Very true, though there is no shortage of homophobia among atheists. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #60

"No shortage" Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #63

The key word being "trend". Do you think the left is free from bigotry? Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #64

The key words here are "no shortage" Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #66

I guess we agree. No shortage does not mean a majority. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #68

You might want to bing or google for "No Shortage" and "Expression" AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #70

"Take away that 'it's a sin' thing, and what's left?" goldent Jun 2014 #73

Serious question. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #75

Beats me too why anyone would be a homophobe, especially today Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #77

Oh boy, here we go with the intolerant of intolerants is intolerance canard. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #78

So, intolerance is OK? Or should it be confronted? Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #80

What's left? okasha Jun 2014 #84

Homophobe and conservative atheist? AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #85

That's not what I said at all. Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #72

Re: Why would anyone want to associate with people... eomer Jun 2014 #61

Sounds like you're handling it well by not discussing it Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #65

In which universe is religious identity Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #62

Did I say "identity". Thought not. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #67

"Religious belief is a purely personal thing " - no it isn't, but you did say you were clueless. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #71

Actually it is a purely personal thing. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #76

There are places in this country where non-attendance to a church is noticed. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #69

What "consequences" are we talking about exactly? Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #74

Not being trusted is prejudice, okasha Jun 2014 #88

But not being trusted has consequences as well. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #89

My parents were atheists. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #44

After I read Richard Dawkins' book customerserviceguy Jun 2014 #52

Atheist as long as I can remember. Never had to "come out". mr blur Jun 2014 #81

Jesus freaks. That's a blast from the past. pinto Jun 2014 #82