libalchris Wrote:In my humble opinion, I feel that acting in a trustworthy, likable way is the best way to show theists that we are likable and trustworthy. Now of course that on its own isn't enough. We need to be loud and outspoken about our beliefs, in order that theists understand that we don't believe in God, and we are still good and trustworthy. Simply acting it isn't enough, they need to understand that we don't believe in God. Simply saying it isn't enough either though, because actions speak louder than words. If we want to be accepted as good moral people, we need to be outspoken about our beliefs, and act like good people at the same time.
I agree with this. One problem I see, however, is that there will be plenty of theists that will never judge you for you. They won't be able to see past your disbelief, and no matter how you act they will assume that you're an evil baby eater. I'm not saying we should automatically treat these people like shit, but there's only so much ignorant hatred one can take from an individual.
Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cozy indoor warmth of traditional humanizing myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigor, and the great spaces have a splendor of their own - Bertrand Russell
