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Hydra

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12. Not really, no

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 05:24 PM

Nov 2012

I'm a pagan. I don't advertize it, but because I'm also science minded, a fair number of people assume I don't believe in "God." As such, I've seen and heard the hate that Atheism gets.

I don't question what the people doing the freaking out believe. Some of them are christians, some are mormons, surprisingly I've even had buddists freak out at me for my supposed "sin" that they didn't bother asking me about.

The christians fit this laundry list best, but almost everyone invested in their mythos gets upset at the people who aren't with it, or worse, not buying into ANYTHING.

Should I fudge the facts I run into during my daily life to suit your preconceptions?

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How to shove atheism down people�s throats in 10 easy steps. [View all] cleanhippie Nov 2012 OP

I truly hope the sarcasm flag was implied DonCoquixote Nov 2012 #1

I certainly hope you aren't that clueless. Goblinmonger Nov 2012 #3

satire yes DonCoquixote Nov 2012 #5

One good idea is to mostly only talk about God when you hit your finger or drop some food, etc. dimbear Nov 2012 #2

When is the Cult book coming out?? Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #4

I wouldn't be suprised uriel1972 Nov 2012 #6

If only it was that easy.. EvilAL Nov 2012 #7

You know, the worst part is Hydra Nov 2012 #8

Who is they, non-atheists? rug Nov 2012 #9

Xtians mostly, but most people of even passing faith Hydra Nov 2012 #10

I think you need to narrow down your complaint. rug Nov 2012 #11

Not really, no Hydra Nov 2012 #12

The preconception is entirely yours. rug Nov 2012 #13

Ok, just so we have that straight Hydra Nov 2012 #14

You think most religious people want to burn you and atheists at the stake? rug Nov 2012 #15