OK.
They're athiests.
I get that.
But if they were truly sure of their ground, why would American Atheists want to pay
good money in a bad economy to erect this sign outside of the Lincoln Tunnel in New York?
good money in a bad economy to erect this sign outside of the Lincoln Tunnel in New York?
* Fought fervently to defend the Separation of Religion from Government Appeared in all forms of media to defend our positions and criticisms of religion and mythologyI will be glad to acknowledge that atheists have a perfect right to disbelieve in whatever they want to. But why spend this much energy trying to convert people to their disbeliefs?
* Held Atheist conventions and gatherings throughout the United States, including "Atheist Pride" Marches in state capitals.
* Demonstrated and picketed throughout the country on behalf of Atheist rights and state church separation. The organization has marched to defend the rights of intellectuals such as writer Salman Rushdie, protested the use of government funds to support public religious displays, and conducted the first picket of a Roman Catholic pope in history.
* Published over 120 books about Atheism, criticism of religion, and state/church separation.Published newsletters, magazines and member-alerts.
* Built a broad outreach in cyberspace with mailing lists, an ftp and web site, FaxNet and other projects to keep members and the general public informed.
* Fostered a growing network of Representatives throughout the nation who monitor important First Amendment issues, and work on behalf of the organization in their areas.
* Grown a network of volunteers who perform a variety of important tasks in their community, from placing American Atheist books in libraries to writing letters and publicizing the Atheist perspective.
* Preserved Atheist literature and history in the nation's largest archive of its kind. The library's holdings span over three hundred years of Atheist thought.Provided speakers for colleges, universities, clubs and the news media.
* Granted college scholarships to young atheist activists
I don't get it.
They might ask exactly the same question: why do we spend this much energy trying to convert people to what we believe? I have no problem with respectful signs expressing a sentiment with which I disagree or in which I don't participate. Things that intentionally degrade another's belief I think are in poor taste and reflect poorly on those who display them (the Christian fish shown with feet and the word "Darwin" is among those I think are simply intended to be provacative). But these signs really don't do anything other than what a Christian sign about "the Reason for the Season" would do. I would not want to live in a society --and there are far too many-- where only "correct" beliefs can be advertised.
ReplyDeletePeace and grace to all.
I'm not sure why atheists would want other people to believe there is no other life than the one we have here. It seems like such a sad way to view your life. No hope at all. Why share that?
ReplyDeleteI do understand why they want seperation of church and state. If we don't keep that we are in danger of persecuting people.
I'm inclined to agree with Belle. Whenever I have had to listen to an atheist earnestly trying to convince me I believe in myths, I'm only left thinking "What exactly are you offering me that's better than what I have?"
ReplyDeleteReason has little to do with atheism. It takes a ultra-closed-minded person to reject the existence of God.
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