RE: No problems with atheism then...
August 18, 2011 at 8:46 pm
(This post was last modified: August 18, 2011 at 8:49 pm by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
Quote:In another thread I tried to start a discussion on what problems there might be with atheism.
The only problem I've ever had due to my atheism was my father's intolerant attitude and aggressive sniping over many years,but the old prick is dead now,no more problem.
Atheism is only lack of belief in God(s). OF COURSE it is contentious if one happens to be a theist apologist. IF one is an atheist,it is not through choice,and should not be at all problematic for the individual as far as I can see..Of course there are also neurotic exceptions. Perhaps former Catholics with a vestigal Catholic conscience,or people who are under the mistaken impression that my personal beliefs are any of their fucking business.
My atheism is an EFFECT of my skepticism,not a CAUSE of anything..My skepticism does cause me some problems as I have a disconcerting habit of asking for evidence of outrageous claims. EG a fundy recently said to me " there is more evidence for the existence Jesus Christ than for Julius Caesar, No,really, I swear.
People not in public life are not used to being challenged, makes 'em feel threatened and they get upset. I rarely defend my atheism. I have neither the emotional need nor the intellectual obligation:I make no claims and could not care less what others believe as long as they stay out of my face.
I hope that answers your question. I voted 'no problem' in your poll.
