The irony of allergies for an atheist:

[Oldandeasilyconfused]

I think it's important to remove these customs for a future that is religion free.

I am indifferent. So far I've seen no credible evidence that a world without religion will be noticeably different, for better or worse-----human beings would remain the same self interested,greedy,and stupid animals we have always been.

[infamouscheater]

Do you really mean religion? Or possibly do you mean spirituality or private belief? Neither of the latter I have a problem with

[fuckass365]

I honestly detest saying it and it feels very awkward when I do. There are times when it's a must though, in the work place for example. You don't want to come across as a douchebag.

[Cinjin]

I do the whole Bless You ritual ... like any good person does:



"Bless you my brother (or sister)." **Do the sign of the cross on their forehead while continuing...
"For your body has seen fit to cast out the unholiness within, and it is only with the blessing of the holy lord-father that you may yet retain your inner goodness." **Wave hands slowly above both of your heads and tap your feet slightly while continuing...
"The lord blesses the soul that is returned to it's host when it has been forced out by way of the nose." **Turn around in a circle and clap hands three times sharply while continuing...
"For it is not by the tissue, nor by the sleeve, nor by the farmers blow that we lose the good portion of our soul, it is of course by the influence of the Prince of Darkness and his evil spring pollen." **Make several high chirping noises and three more sharp claps while continuing...
"There is none among us who has not sneezed save the son himself who keeps track of all sneezes and knows of all soul expulsions through the nose. We thank thee highest father for thine dedication to our continued allergies to your world and it is our sincerest hope that we will continue to snot out the bad and bless back in the good." **Finish the blessing by smacking the sneezer in the face and then of course, kissing him on the mouth.
"Amen & Amen."




... see, that's just good manners right there.

[Chris.Roth]

Seriously y'all, this was just a joke lol. I'm honored to see so many well written and intellectual responses, but I was just yankin a dick here lol

[Oldandeasilyconfused]

Do you really mean religion? Or possibly do you mean spirituality or private belief? Neither of the latter I have a problem with

I meant the whole schmeer.

[Jackalope]

I think it's important to remove these customs for a future that is religion free. Me and my wife treat sneezes like a cough or a fart and excuse ourselves par sneeIngly

Me too. When I sneeze, I blame it on the dog.

[Polaris]

It's just an old custom/superstition from when they thought your soul left your body when you sneezed. Probably came from some pagan beliefs.

It does not mean anything now, especially when most people have dropped God from the saying.

If it bothers you a lot, then you are probably a hard person to get along with anyway.

*The "you" I refer is just a general, non-specific you.

[Tea Earl Grey Hot]

It's just an old custom/superstition from when they thought your soul left your body when you sneezed.

...

That explains why I'm more atheist during spring.

[Polaris]

I think it's important to remove these customs for a future that is religion free.

I am indifferent. So far I've seen no credible evidence that a world without religion will be noticeably different, for better or worse-----human beings would remain the same self interested,greedy,and stupid animals we have always been.

Well it can be argued that communism in the 20th century was the indication of life without religion (since they could not rely on religious framework to assert control, they resorted to oppression), but it then can be countered that communism in itself became its own religion with the supreme leaders set up as gods.