I've tended to think of anti-theists as a subset of atheists who judge theism to be pathological or at least detrimental and something that should be eradicated so far as possible.
But Rhythm shows that it is possible to maintain the stance even if you lost your disbelief in gods.
I guess I'm just the permissive sort. Even if I thought all expressions of theism were apt to cause nonbelievers in the community some aggravation, I'd still prefer to hold the excesses in check with regulation.
My biggest concern is for the children brought up in god-fearin' homes. Sentiment in this country seems to run toward leaving all but physical care up to the parents. I would be in favor of legislation to undermine this a bit. Haven't worked out all the details but just as kids should see a pediatrician regularly as they mature, there could be questionnaires and interviews both for the kids and the parents to take separately. Not sure what sort of teeth I'd want in such regulation but just shining some light in would do some good and perhaps alert authorities where there are real concerns.
But Rhythm shows that it is possible to maintain the stance even if you lost your disbelief in gods.
I guess I'm just the permissive sort. Even if I thought all expressions of theism were apt to cause nonbelievers in the community some aggravation, I'd still prefer to hold the excesses in check with regulation.
My biggest concern is for the children brought up in god-fearin' homes. Sentiment in this country seems to run toward leaving all but physical care up to the parents. I would be in favor of legislation to undermine this a bit. Haven't worked out all the details but just as kids should see a pediatrician regularly as they mature, there could be questionnaires and interviews both for the kids and the parents to take separately. Not sure what sort of teeth I'd want in such regulation but just shining some light in would do some good and perhaps alert authorities where there are real concerns.
