RE: Has being gay become more socially acceptable than being an atheist?
February 28, 2014 at 3:27 am
I have to say its mainly an American thing.
Over here in Europe atheism is acceptable - possibly more acceptable than belief these days.
Consider 2 leaders - both Born Again Christians.
George Bush made it a huge part of his campaign. He'd talk about asking his heavenly father for advice and input when making key decisions. This made him electable it seems.
Tony Blair, on the other hand, made every effort to conceal his faith during his tenure - never making any reference to it as his guiding principle. It was only after he ceased to be prime minister that he felt free enough to talk about his faith.
Had GB been an openly atheist he would have had zero chance of being elected.
Had TB been more forthcoming about his faith he too would have had zero chance of being elected.
GB talked about his meetings with TB proudly announcing that they had prayed together. TB played it down and would never have mentioned it had he been given the chance.
Over here in Europe atheism is acceptable - possibly more acceptable than belief these days.
Consider 2 leaders - both Born Again Christians.
George Bush made it a huge part of his campaign. He'd talk about asking his heavenly father for advice and input when making key decisions. This made him electable it seems.
Tony Blair, on the other hand, made every effort to conceal his faith during his tenure - never making any reference to it as his guiding principle. It was only after he ceased to be prime minister that he felt free enough to talk about his faith.
Had GB been an openly atheist he would have had zero chance of being elected.
Had TB been more forthcoming about his faith he too would have had zero chance of being elected.
GB talked about his meetings with TB proudly announcing that they had prayed together. TB played it down and would never have mentioned it had he been given the chance.
Kuusi palaa, ja on viimeinen kerta kun annan vaimoni laittaa jouluvalot!
