What can we do to promote Atheism? How can we unite?

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1. We need to create a very visible base that religion is not needed to be “moral”.[/quote]

I agree.

2. A moral code? What?

I guess a code of ethics, decide as a society what actions are good for us as a whole. It will close to what we had before religion. We created ethics and rules that benefited a tribe.

A moral code? What?

3. Alright...you, uh, you go do that.

Well if we united we could, however that is what is ailing society at the moment.

4. Help out the poor, disadvantaged, and hurting.

Agreed.

5. "Cure" people? What? Religious belief isn't a disease.

I apologize for the confusion here, I meant physical ailments and disease (cancer, flus, blindness and etc) . I do not belief religion is a disease, and I understand that science is trying. However, I think science can use more support.

6. Again, are you saying religious belief is a psychological illness? What are you getting that from?

Again sorry, (I am working on my writing. I will be taking classes shortly to help convey my thoughts into words.) I am referring to mental illness and disorders such as Bipolarism, schizophrenia, etc. In my person observations as a ministers kid and attending at least 12 different denominations. I find mental disorders are often neglected by religious organizations. Not to mention society as a whole is still behind on mental treatment.

7. That's a strange and vague statement. I sort of agree with it...?
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From depression, to abuse by ministers. We need to be there as support for those people. Not to mention the emotional trauma that certain individuals do attain by ideologies. Also, the de-conversion process for some can be painful, and would help to have support for those folks.

8. Woah, no way. I want to continue existing!

Sorry for some reason it did not post the second part of that sentence, (Be calm, timid, understanding and patient with people as we debate religious people.)

9. Also a vague statement, but I'm all for pushing for these things.

I understand the vagueness here, however it is meant to be more or less vague to open up questions or discussions. Corruption, greed and power for me is defined as political and economic. While there is plenty secular corruption, religion is being used as a tool to polarize and justify political and economic corruption.

10. Whatever that means.

It is a phrase in the New Testament that Christians are supposed to be salt and light to the world. Salt was a preserving and use a flavor enhancer in that day. It is a metaphor that Christians are supposed to be preserving good in the world and make it better.

I appreciate your comment and thanks for challenging to define what I say. I helps me think and grow. Whateverist, you are right we should see each as Peers. Kinda what I was wanting to say but my word did not paste part of that sentence. They have been treated like sheep and herded for along time. I agree with you statement regarding that.