Reply #25: I'm glad you said that....

[tx_dem41]

especially on a thread that is attempting to show Atheism and Humanism in a positive light.

Your post is a good example of Christianity (as well as Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Rastafarianism, etc, etc.) being mocked.

You see, I am an Atheist, and as an Atheist, I am constantly being attacked for my belief. The people that attack me are showing me disrespect, knowing nothing about either Atheism or about what personal experiences led me down that path. I never really understand what this disrespect is based on, other than I guess ignorance and fear.

Since, I have been a victim of such ignorance and fear, I have made it a personal vow of mine to never show anyone such disrespect in return. Maybe, you might think that's silly, but it seems right to me, because unless I show that Atheists have high-minded ideals and morals (and morals are not the sole property of religion), they will just continue to run my beliefs down.

So by mocking, one gives the opportunity for one's enemies to denigrate your belief or faith. And, the Atheistic principles I live by deserve more than that. I hold them dearly, and will defend them against all who attack them, from within or without.