Being an Atheist Teen is hard...

[CliveStaples]

There are xtians who have conned themselves into thinking they have a "personal relationship" with the god who created the universe.

They are fucking idiots and if they advertise that fact they deserve a few funny looks.

"There are atheists who have conned themselves into thinking there isn't a God. They are fucking idiots and if they advertise that fact they deserve a few funny looks."

Now, I don't think like that, but people who bully atheists might. You sound like someone who would bully Christians.

[CapnAwesome]

That look is the same look directed at people who openly identify themselves as Christian.

This is total crap, and just part of the victim mentality that Christians are taught from an early age. It's no surprise since the religion, like Islam, glorifies martyrdom, probably based on it's early history.

But when you are part of an 80% majority, any claim to victimdom is hollow, is based in dogma rather than reality.

As to the poster, high school can be tough and people can look for any reason to pick on someone. One thing you come to realize as an adult is that it is happening to EVERYONE in high school. Just don't take it seriously. It seems like your whole life now, but in reality not that important.

[Annik]

I never dealt with any bullying due to my religion (back in high school was I was a little Jesus-Freak-y), but I can tell you that churches routinely protest in front of my school's library to tell us heathens we deserve hell. Anecdotal evidence, I know, but it is my experience.

[Whatkins]

You have more courage than I did at that age, buddy. Enjoy the party.

[Minimalist]

Now, I don't think like that, but people who bully atheists might. You sound like someone who would bully Christians.

Actually you do. You fuckers are all the same, Clyde.

[frankiej]

Looks like I never welcomed this guy...

Welcome.

I found being an atheist teenager to be very easy.

[will_alltogether]

Nick, I have some advice, and I hope you take it, because it's good.

Forgive me for taking my time getting to the point...

Christianity boasts a powerful advantage over atheism: it is fundamentally forgiving, nurturing, loving, kind, accepting, etc. Because this is part of how the world sees Christianity, "good" Christians can make the claim when "bad" Christians act like huge dick-heads that they're practicing Christianity wrong. And they're right! Jesus ordered his disciples to be perfect. Paul (I think, can't find the passage...) wrote to someone or other saying to be dignified while spreading the gospel so people would see his example and want to follow it. Of course if everyone who tried to spread the "word of god" was an asshole, nobody would buy it, even if God was real. So when "christians" go around treating you the way they do, they're fucking wrong according to their own ideology!

So, my advice is to use their own principles to benefit your atheism. Be the nicest guy around. Smile, say hi, ask how people are (and really care), don't complain about dumb shit, work your ass off, be humble. All the things you expect of good human beings. Be a better person than they are. That way, while they're acting all superior and condescending because they've got an omniscient imaginary friend that you decided to leave in a box in the attic with the rest of your childhood memories, the fault lies on them. Eventually (and it may take a while), they'll begin to realize that their religion is doing a shitty job at making them a better person than you. This will either shake their religion or inspire them to become better people. Both are good.

Another way to put it is "Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde.

I commend your courage. If you ever need to talk non-nonsense, or need some encouragement or motivation, hit me up.

[Polaris]

That look is the same look directed at people who openly identify themselves as Christian.

This is total crap, and just part of the victim mentality that Christians are taught from an early age. It's no surprise since the religion, like Islam, glorifies martyrdom, probably based on it's early history.

But when you are part of an 80% majority, any claim to victimdom is hollow, is based in dogma rather than reality.

As to the poster, high school can be tough and people can look for any reason to pick on someone. One thing you come to realize as an adult is that it is happening to EVERYONE in high school. Just don't take it seriously. It seems like your whole life now, but in reality not that important.

Well I give the look, so...

It's OK....at least you thought you were making a point.