(August 15, 2014 at 10:10 pm)Polaris Wrote: Speaking of atheists getting involved in the community in terms of community service events, do you think it is better, as an atheist, to vocally pronounce that you are an atheist or instead let your actions speak for themselves?
I remember once when someone assumed I was a Christian because of the generosity I showed...perhaps you could receive the same response, but instead state you were an atheist and change their perceptions they have towards non-believers.
Is it your lack of beliefs or anti-religiousness than defines you or is it instead your connection with humanity?
I served at a Christian food bank in Ventura, California, keeping my atheism quiet, for two years.
As for what defines me, I don't define myself with exterior metrics. I define myself in terms of myself, and that alone. I'm not interested in conforming to your ideals, or rebelling against them, because your ideals have nothing to do with my outlook.
I live as myself, and your opinion of me is none of my business.
