The argument against God

[True Unbeliever]

I was 'seeing' God around me and wondered why you didn't see the same thing.

This is a wonderful demonstration of perception in the terms of : (recognition and interpretation of sensory stimuli based chiefly on memory. Dictionary .com) I can empathise with what CoxRox is saying. I look at the God Squad in practice and think 'this is rubbish and wondered why they couldn't see the same thing'.

Belief influences perception (calling Mrs Obvious, I know, but stick with me) and, despite the logic of science, belief is maintained for its purpose of providing comfort, moral code etc. So I guess when softcore theists ask why wouldn't I prefer to live with this 'happy ending' stuff(in the way a 'glass half full' perception is probably a better perception for my state of mind)I don't have a better answer than "I just don't need it"

So I assume the next question would be.."then why do you care if other people do?" i.e why actively promote atheism?

For many reasons. I support a completely secular society. I support 'right of choice' in the abortion and euthanasia debates. I continue to be appalled at what is done around the world 'in the name of God' and want to add my voice in condemnation of irrational thinking.
In addition to this I think 'science' needs a cheer squad. Ethically based research is what saves lives and is vital to the quality of our existance. To hobble research in the name of archiac religious notions is outrageous.(There are more reasons but long blogs can get tedious.)

So...Give me a 'S'...give me a 'C'...