YOU said YOU go to mass as a tourist. Now you change the story and say it's about some other unnamed atheists.
You pity me? Save your pity for yourself.
You insult me, not pity me. You go to mass as a "tourist". You are sickening and insulting.
But hey, I'm glad we amuse you. Next time go to Disney World instead.
Protagoras,
I'm sorry if I insulted you. I guess I can see now how you interpreted my first post as meaning that "I" myself go to church every Sunday. I did use the word "we" at the beginning of the post, but I meant that in a general sense.
Here it is again: "Technically, I'm an atheist, and I know other atheists, too. We all celebrate Christmas complete with trees, lights, gifts, and so on, and maybe even mass (though we're there more as tourists than anything else). Many are married to believers and sit in church with their wives or husbands every Sunday (though they probably wish they didn't have to)."
I'm not one of those "many". I have intended to bring my children to church, but haven't gotten around to it, yet. That's why I said: Don't worry - we haven't used up your pew space yet. However, when I do get around to it, we'll be there as "tourists" just like you might go to a Synagogue as a "tourist". That is, you would be there respectfully (I'm assuming) appreciating the faith of other people. I'm not trying to insult you or anyone with that term "tourist".
And that's all I can say. If you still want to be offended, there's nothing more that I can add.