The Future of Atheism?

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I think that if it were possible to debate the issue of god/no god with every single person on the planet...we would be in the big majority.

like i said on another thread, we need to get on bikes and knock on doors with brochures. someone suggested we carry out our propaganda while shirtless (if we have six packs). I believe a significant amount of people don't even know that 'atheism' is an option. Out of about 50 people that I presented atheism to in person, 5 of those people became atheists eventually. if we can let people know that we don't eat babies, and we can carry out a conversation with them being polite and respectful...

Here's a thought - stop trying to convert people. Why is it important that everyone think the way you do?

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For starters Skeptic our ideology doesn't warrant itself to the Jehovah's Witness-esque door to door method.

What's an atheist ideology?

In principle atheism itself is on the rise, we've seen a lot of countries in Europe make the move to secularism in the last few decades, with America lagging behind...as always. It really depends on the people we elect into office. If everyone keeps electing uber-religious crackheads into office, then our country will continue to be theocratic. We need to elect politicians who are based in reality, whose methods and beliefs aren't in the realm of some fantasy world. It is a daunting task.

Our country isn't theocratic. I'd suggest you read the Constitution before making such remarks. We are a majority religious nation, but we don't have some sort of divine rule over the land. If you don't like the people running for office, then assemble and get someone who does represent the view of society as it truly is.

This country was started as a secular nation, and to this day has an overwhelming majority of its citizens as moderates, not religious zealots or fringe groups. I think anyone can believe whatever they want, just as long as they don't force it on me. If we can just coexist without too much strife, we'll be fine. Diversity is how this nation was forged.