I've publicly come out as an atheist a few years past. Considering that I own a business in a small red-state town, I thought it was a risky move. It has not affected my business nor has it harmed any personal relationships. I can't speak for Americans who live in the south, where bible thumping takes on an entirely different level, but in my part of the country, people seem to have an indifferent attitude - at least to my face. It's been my experience that it's a lot to do about nothing.
“Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?”
Epicurus
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?”
Epicurus
