10 Reasons I Am An Atheist [View all]

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I ask for proof before belief, not an unreasonable request.

04/08/2016 5:44 AM AEST | Updated 2 hours ago
Steve Harrison

Recent debate here in Australia, in the U.S. and around the Western world has been focussed on immigration and religious intolerance. The minor kerfuffle about 'no religion' being given poll position on the upcoming census form has also heightened debate.

Debate, of course, is a very good thing, so I thought I would share ten reasons I am an atheist to reassure anyone thinking of pointing a finger my way that you have nothing to worry about.

1. I didn't have to convert. I didn't even have to tell anyone. And it was free. No money changed hands and no guilt was applied. I just said to myself, "I'm an atheist" and it was done. Welcome aboard!

2. Once I recognised I was an atheist, I didn't have to do anything. No church, no praying, no begging forgiveness. No rules. I live my life without worrying about whether or not I am adhering to the facets of a faith. I can just be.

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