(September 7, 2015 at 1:26 pm)robvalue Wrote: People I would call atheists seem to be on the rise for sure. Probably a good 25%+ of those wouldn't call themselves atheists, either because of fear of consequences (rejection right up to death) or because they misunderstand the term. I'm sure there are plenty of people who are sick of having to hide their lack of belief from everyone. Each new "out" atheist makes it a little easier for the next, I think.
i had this convo at a buddy's party a while back. everyone in the conversation except me grew up catholic. yet 7/10's of the involved parties were athiest. call it 3/10 were still catholic yet admittedly knew their religion was ridiculous. only two of us were outspoken atheist for fear of ridicule. and to me that HAS to change. in this day and age logic and reason shouldn't be thrown in the town square and pelted with rotten produce. it should be encouraged and outspoken.
