My name is Michael and I just joined this site/forum. I was searching for a way to connect with others who share my Atheist views and have some discussions about it. I feel very strong about my beliefs but it appears most of friends do not so it makes for an uncomfortable topic for me to participate in when religion comes up. I'm not so popular when I speak. I feel like an evil outsider when I express my views. I mean, what do I say when someone says "I will pray for you" or "God bless you", etc.....Prayer is ridiculous and having most of my friends, who for the most part are normal and intelligent in all other aspect of their lives, worship an imaginary friend makes me think they are nuts. It’s very hard being an Atheist and it appears in my social circle I stand alone. It seems it would be easier to be a “believer” but every time I hear a ridiculous quote from the bible (a disturbing collection of fairy tales) it reminds me that I am happy where I am, in reality.
"Religions do make claims about the universe--the same kinds of claims that scientists make, except they're usually false."
Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins
