As has been stated, atheism is simply a disbelief in gods and the rejection of theistic claims.
Individual atheists respond differently.
I have a good relationship with three chaplains, one of which is a seniir chaplain in the NZDF. They know I'm a heathen and it's not a problem for any of us.
What I have a problem with is others trying to push their beliefs on others or use those beluefs to hurt or deny rights to others.
"I can't do that because of my beliefs" is perfectly acceptable.
"You can't do that because of my beliefs" is not acceptable.
Individual atheists respond differently.
I have a good relationship with three chaplains, one of which is a seniir chaplain in the NZDF. They know I'm a heathen and it's not a problem for any of us.
What I have a problem with is others trying to push their beliefs on others or use those beluefs to hurt or deny rights to others.
"I can't do that because of my beliefs" is perfectly acceptable.
"You can't do that because of my beliefs" is not acceptable.
Dying to live, living to die.