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Should I hide my atheism?

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Should I hide my atheism?
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Should I hide my atheism?
April 3, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Should I hide my atheism? I remain mostly anonymous on the webs because I'm afraid that certain people might google me and find out that I'm an atheist and write me off as an amoral baby eater or something. I know not hiring someone because of their religion or beliefs is against the law but I've read that there is still reason to hide your beliefs from the web if you expect to get hired in some places. I'm planning on getting into the US Air Force where my beliefs shouldn't be an issue.
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RE: Should I hide my atheism?
April 3, 2010 at 2:20 pm
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RE: Should I hide my atheism?
April 3, 2010 at 2:30 pm
(April 3, 2010 at 2:20 pm)Darwinian Wrote: NO!

I concur completely, you should wear it proudly.

Just don't rub it in people's faces, I hear most Americans don't like atheists Wink
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RE: Should I hide my atheism?
April 3, 2010 at 2:41 pm (This post was last modified: April 3, 2010 at 2:54 pm by The_Flying_Skeptic.)
(April 3, 2010 at 2:20 pm)Darwinian Wrote: NO!

Why don't you post your name on your profile then?

edit: i suppose displaying your real name isn't really an option here.
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RE: Should I hide my atheism?
April 3, 2010 at 2:49 pm
(April 3, 2010 at 2:41 pm)The_Flying_Skeptic Wrote:
(April 3, 2010 at 2:20 pm)Darwinian Wrote: NO!

Why don't you post your name on your profile then?

You mean like me?
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RE: Should I hide my atheism?
April 3, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Being anonymous on the internet is practically impossible, hence why a couple of years ago I just started using my own name when registering new accounts.

Of course, my real name isn't Adrian Michael Hayter, it's Joseph Tiberius Peterman.
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RE: Should I hide my atheism?
April 3, 2010 at 3:06 pm
(April 3, 2010 at 2:41 pm)The_Flying_Skeptic Wrote:
(April 3, 2010 at 2:20 pm)Darwinian Wrote: NO!

Why don't you post your name on your profile then?

edit: i suppose displaying your real name isn't really an option here.

It's because I thought Darwinian sounded better than Jack Pritchard for the purpose of a forum moniker. I certainly don't try to hide the fact that I'm an atheist, nor do I shout about it, apart from my large collection of atheist t-shirts of course Big Grin
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RE: Should I hide my atheism?
April 3, 2010 at 3:18 pm
We all know if Jack had the chance he'd rename himself "Darwinian Pritchard" anyway.
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RE: Should I hide my atheism?
April 3, 2010 at 3:19 pm
(April 3, 2010 at 3:18 pm)Tiberius Wrote: We all know if Jack had the chance he'd rename himself "Darwinian Pritchard" anyway.

Actually, if I ever have another son Dodgy
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RE: Should I hide my atheism?
April 3, 2010 at 3:27 pm
I vote no unless it will totally ruin your life.
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