RE: Atheists, tell me, a Roman Catholic: why should I become an atheist?
December 22, 2016 at 1:22 am
I can speak as a formerly traditionalist Roman Catholic:
My views on politics and society revolve around the notions that we are all in this together and that everyone should be afforded respect. However, the Catholic Church mandated that I oppose things like marriage equality and access to contraceptives despite the fact that these two things can improve quality of life for people. Gay people should be free to love whomever they want to love, and condoms/birth control pills should be readily available.
I was unable to reconcile my social progressivism and religious beliefs. So I chose the former over the latter.
My views on politics and society revolve around the notions that we are all in this together and that everyone should be afforded respect. However, the Catholic Church mandated that I oppose things like marriage equality and access to contraceptives despite the fact that these two things can improve quality of life for people. Gay people should be free to love whomever they want to love, and condoms/birth control pills should be readily available.
I was unable to reconcile my social progressivism and religious beliefs. So I chose the former over the latter.
#FeelTheBern? Then get out there and volunteer on progressive campaigns, get appointed to government committees, join your local political party, and consider running for office. In order to push for change, you must participate in the political process.
