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My problem is, why do they feel the need to ram their atheism down everyone else’s throat?

I'm an atheist, and I have that same problem. When they talk about getting religion out of public life, I ask, "Why? Why does it offend you? Why does it matter?"

I have no interest in pulling down Ten Commandments monuments or crosses. I have no interest in getting people to believe in my non-belief. Quite honestly, I lost patience with these idiots years ago.

My problem is, why do they feel the need to ram their atheism down everyone else’s throat?
I'm an atheist, and I have that same problem. When they talk about getting religion out of public life, I ask, “Why? Why does it offend you? Why does it matter?”

I am with you. If the “Creator” exists, it is why beyond the understanding of animals walking the earth. I do believe in the Judo-Chritian ethic, plus some other philosophies that have helped civilize humanity.

Unfortunately the “influencers” (that portion of society((about 17%) that gets its ego satisfaction by controlling others) have used organized religion for nefarious reasons. i.e. Islam -

I did have an experience many years ago that indicated that there may be life after death(I am in my third life).

I’m an atheist, and I have that same problem. When they talk about getting religion out of public life, I ask, “Why? Why does it offend you? Why does it matter?”

Different camp, but I understand where you’re coming from based on my past experiences, there’s loads of different religions out there, and of course I even read philosophers too. At the end of the day, if I don’t believe what some people say, it really doesn’t have a lasting effect on me after that.

Well, I think the founders had in mind the fact that if one could deal with a few wierdos every now and then, genuine, constructive ideas could come around every now and then. In my opinion, I would put up with the fact that some people may believe in a flat earth every now and then, then let a systematic exclusion of ideas inhibit scientific progress. It’s a tough price to pay with the 1st amendment, but I would argue that historically, and scientifically, tolerating a few odd people every now and then has paid off in America.