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In reply to the discussion: 10 Things Christians and Atheists Can (And Must) Agree On [View all]cbayer
(146,218 posts)35. I'm not clear on what the member I was responding to was saying.
He made a broad statement that atheists don't start conversations about god and I pointed out that they do.
And, despite the protestations here, I have been around a lot of people outside of here that wear their atheism on their sleeves and frequently bring it up.
Most of them just want to have a discussion. Some want to convert. And other want to ridicule.
Perhaps my experience is different than others because I live within the community of live aboard boaters - a very free thinking and independent group. But my experience remains valid, nonetheless.
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The point of that was not to compare the amount of damage either viewpoint has done.
moriah
Feb 2012
#3
Atheism isn't a belief system, its a position on a single issue, most mass murderers didn't...
Humanist_Activist
Feb 2012
#5
I think most are aware of the fact that religion has at times caused great harm.
cbayer
Feb 2012
#15
that seems to assume that religion is some sort of barrier or replacement for
Warren Stupidity
Feb 2012
#30
His post illustrates a problem and gulf between atheists and Christians and other religious...
Humanist_Activist
Feb 2012
#4
The worst people to get stuck in an elevator with, on a long trip with, etc. are
TlalocW
Feb 2012
#6