(February 24, 2011 at 12:50 pm)Rwandrall Wrote: To Shell B.
I disagree with the idea that, as atheists, we are not part of a group. We share this lack of belief and that is enough to make us a group, we do not need any other common factors to be a group. This board is a good example of that.
Of course, I disagree with that. We are not enough a part of a group for one's actions to reflect on the whole. Some atheists are racist. Does that embarrass me? No, because I am not racist. I simply don't believe in god. Does it irritate me? Yes, but only insofar as I think racism is the epitome of stupidity. If you're going to consistently lump yourself in with all atheists, you will always feel the disappointment you feel now.