Screenwriter needs Atheist insight

[downbeatplumb]

Hello all,

I'm a screenwriter working on a new project that involves an atheist character. Instead of relying on stereotypes like most in my profession do, I'm looking for real insight from an atheist about what they believe/don't believe - etc.

Most importantly - The project involves Christmas time and people overly obsessed with Christmas. I have a few questions I am curious to have answered;

1) What is the general feeling towards the Holiday by you as an atheist?

I love christmas me. without it winter would be depressing. It has Zero religious meaning for me just a nice nosh up and prezzies.

2) What are your feelings towards the display of Christmas lights on houses?

Tacky, over done and very ungreen. However it can look magical if well done.

3) What are your feelings about Christmas displays in stores?

They brighten the place up.

4) What are your feelings about the mad dash for gifts?

I've already done most of my shopping.

5) What are your feelings about it being a federally recognized holiday?

I like as many holidays as I can get. And of course I dont have to go to church (Caveat I am a brit).

6) What are your feelings about people telling their children that Santa is real?

Go for it! its good training for them to question the existence of magical beings. When my children realised it was bullshit I was so proud.

7) What are your feelings towards Carolers or Christmas music on the radio?

Can go on a bit. I used to work in a factory which had the same christmas CD on a loop. Did my head in.

8) What are your feelings about how non-atheists perceive atheists?

People don't wear their faiths on their sleeves around here so its not something I come accross anywhere but here.

9) Do you as an atheist celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah?

Saturnalia, sol victis Xmas its all good.

10) What are your feelings towards the Christmas people who start decorating their house before Halloween?

Why not, its their house. Darwinian had christmas decorations up all year!!

11) If you could ask those that celebrate Christmas to change one thing (or several things) about it - what would it (they) be?

Why bring in religion, it kills the buzz.

12) At what point in your life did you realize you were an atheist?

Birth

13) Did you ever have a "coming out" moment as an atheist? How was it received?

No one cares.

14) As an atheist, what is your goal or intention about informing others that disagree with you about your stance?

I like to go round peoples houses to preach the news of no god.
I kid of course.
People can believe whatever stupid shit they like as long as it dosen't affect me.

On here though they are considered fair game.

15) If you do not celebrate Christmas - do you do anything in particular on Christmas day to celebrate anything at all? Family? A nice dinner with a loved one?

I do everything except the churchy stuff.

I love Xmas me.

I want an Xmas pud now!