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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Atheists express overwhelmingly negative feelings toward evangelical Christians but are also more negative than positive toward Catholics, mainline Protestants, Mormons and Muslims. “The negative feelings are mutual when it comes to Protestants and Catholics, who give atheists net negative ratings,” Pew states. Jews are the only group to get a positive rating on balance from atheists, and they also are more likely to express positive rather than negative views toward atheists.

Americans continue to rate atheists more negatively than positively but atheists have edged up slightly above Muslims and Mormons in terms of favorability ratings. Only 20 percent of Americans have favorable opinions of atheists.

Most Americans are neutral overall about religions, however.

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42136-pew-study-shows-acceptance-of-atheists-is-low-but-gradually-increasing

So if people don’t like atheists- it’s because they are hateful bigots?

But when atheists don’t like religion/religious people- it’s because religious people have done something bad to atheists?

Play the victim much? Atheists don’t just personally not believe in God- they don’t want anyone to be religious.

Atheist here. I don't care so much what others believe as long as they don't try to convert me and don't try to speak for me. A lot of religious people feel the same way. Although every religion has its dogma, not everyone believes everything that's in it. Atheists don't have dogma. They just don't believe in God. They may have other good or bad characteristics, just like religious people, not related to their lack of belief in God.

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And don’t force your religious beliefs on the rest of us.

Praying in public, being religious in public, talking about one’s religion, etc, isn’t forcing religion on anyone. Atheists think society in America should be secular, and that’s their mistake. Our government cannot establish a state religion. Americans are allowed to be as religious as they wish, or reject any and all religion.

Nobody in America is forced to be religious, and you know that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Atheists express overwhelmingly negative feelings toward evangelical Christians but are also more negative than positive toward Catholics, mainline Protestants, Mormons and Muslims. “The negative feelings are mutual when it comes to Protestants and Catholics, who give atheists net negative ratings,” Pew states. Jews are the only group to get a positive rating on balance from atheists, and they also are more likely to express positive rather than negative views toward atheists.

Americans continue to rate atheists more negatively than positively but atheists have edged up slightly above Muslims and Mormons in terms of favorability ratings. Only 20 percent of Americans have favorable opinions of atheists.

Most Americans are neutral overall about religions, however.

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42136-pew-study-shows-acceptance-of-atheists-is-low-but-gradually-increasing

So if people don’t like atheists- it’s because they are hateful bigots?

But when atheists don’t like religion/religious people- it’s because religious people have done something bad to atheists?

Play the victim much? Atheists don’t just personally not believe in God- they don’t want anyone to be religious.

Atheist here. I don't care so much what others believe as long as they don't try to convert me and don't try to speak for me. A lot of religious people feel the same way. Although every religion has its dogma, not everyone believes everything that's in it. Atheists don't have dogma. They just don't believe in God. They may have other good or bad characteristics, just like religious people, not related to their lack of belief in God.

you are in the minority of atheists. The majority of atheists dislike all religions and religious people.

Hate to break it to you, but the majority of atheists don’t spend any time thinking about, talking about, or hating religious people. Honestly, most atheists just don’t care about your religion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Atheists express overwhelmingly negative feelings toward evangelical Christians but are also more negative than positive toward Catholics, mainline Protestants, Mormons and Muslims. “The negative feelings are mutual when it comes to Protestants and Catholics, who give atheists net negative ratings,” Pew states. Jews are the only group to get a positive rating on balance from atheists, and they also are more likely to express positive rather than negative views toward atheists.

Americans continue to rate atheists more negatively than positively but atheists have edged up slightly above Muslims and Mormons in terms of favorability ratings. Only 20 percent of Americans have favorable opinions of atheists.

Most Americans are neutral overall about religions, however.

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42136-pew-study-shows-acceptance-of-atheists-is-low-but-gradually-increasing

So if people don’t like atheists- it’s because they are hateful bigots?

But when atheists don’t like religion/religious people- it’s because religious people have done something bad to atheists?

Play the victim much? Atheists don’t just personally not believe in God- they don’t want anyone to be religious.

Atheist here. I don't care so much what others believe as long as they don't try to convert me and don't try to speak for me. A lot of religious people feel the same way. Although every religion has its dogma, not everyone believes everything that's in it. Atheists don't have dogma. They just don't believe in God. They may have other good or bad characteristics, just like religious people, not related to their lack of belief in God.

+1

And don’t force your religious beliefs on the rest of us.

Praying in public, being religious in public, talking about one’s religion, etc, isn’t forcing religion on anyone. Atheists think society in America should be secular, and that’s their mistake. Our government cannot establish a state religion. Americans are allowed to be as religious as they wish, or reject any and all religion.

Nobody in America is forced to be religious, and you know that.

The US Constitution protects the rights of all citizens. America is a secular society. You can practice any religion or none at all. In religions that support proselytizing, members can approach people in an effort to convert people to their religion, or their sect of protestantism, for people who already have a religion. It can be very uncomfortable, but it's not illegal and you don't have to participate. You can close the door in their face if you want to, and on line, you can just ignore them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Atheists express overwhelmingly negative feelings toward evangelical Christians but are also more negative than positive toward Catholics, mainline Protestants, Mormons and Muslims. “The negative feelings are mutual when it comes to Protestants and Catholics, who give atheists net negative ratings,” Pew states. Jews are the only group to get a positive rating on balance from atheists, and they also are more likely to express positive rather than negative views toward atheists.

Americans continue to rate atheists more negatively than positively but atheists have edged up slightly above Muslims and Mormons in terms of favorability ratings. Only 20 percent of Americans have favorable opinions of atheists.

Most Americans are neutral overall about religions, however.

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42136-pew-study-shows-acceptance-of-atheists-is-low-but-gradually-increasing

So if people don’t like atheists- it’s because they are hateful bigots?

But when atheists don’t like religion/religious people- it’s because religious people have done something bad to atheists?

Play the victim much? Atheists don’t just personally not believe in God- they don’t want anyone to be religious.

Atheist here. I don't care so much what others believe as long as they don't try to convert me and don't try to speak for me. A lot of religious people feel the same way. Although every religion has its dogma, not everyone believes everything that's in it. Atheists don't have dogma. They just don't believe in God. They may have other good or bad characteristics, just like religious people, not related to their lack of belief in God.

+1

And don’t force your religious beliefs on the rest of us.

Praying in public, being religious in public, talking about one’s religion, etc, isn’t forcing religion on anyone. Atheists think society in America should be secular, and that’s their mistake. Our government cannot establish a state religion. Americans are allowed to be as religious as they wish, or reject any and all religion.

Nobody in America is forced to be religious, and you know that.

You should let the SCOTUS and Republican legislators all over the US know.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The US Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 on Monday that a high school coach’s post-game prayers on a football field were in-bounds.

Joseph Kennedy’s prayers are protected by the First Amendment’s right to free speech and free exercise of religion, the court decided. The coach didn’t coerce any Bremerton, Washington, high school players into praying, so the school district was wrong to try to stop him from practicing his Christian faith.

“The Constitution neither mandates nor tolerates that kind of discrimination,” Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote for the conservative majority, citing a 1992 precedent. “Learning how to tolerate speech or prayer of all kinds is part of learning how to live in a pluralistic society,’ a trait of character essential to ‘a tolerant citizenry.’”

https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/april/praying-coach-scotus-kennedy-bremerton-schools.html

Atheists and anti-theists posting here are not able to be tolerant citizens. Go figure. It’s always the people who claim to be the most tolerant and accepting that are the least tolerant and accepting.

Christians have the right to pray in public. People who don’t believe in religion and prayer don’t have to pray, or be religious. Op, and others who wish they could take away this right-it’s not going to happen in our free society. You may wish to live in a country that limits freedom of speech and religion. You are out of luck in that regard in America.

As atheist troll above states- just don’t move your lips when a gang of praying Christians physically assault you by forcibly pulling you into a group prayer. God won’t hear your prayer if your lips don’t move. Also they can only see you if you move, so stand still and they can’t see you. Wear earth tones to blend into nature so you can flee if necessary and take refuge among the trees. Work on your cardio so if the praying Christians give chase, your endurance can outlast them. /s

People in the position of power do not have the right to infringe on other people’s right to religion by making them feel compelled to pray a religion they doing believe it.

The second a coach is praying to Allah with the team is the moment the SCOTUS will change their ruling.

SCOTUS has the right and duty.

No one is being forced to pray or be religious. SCOTUS is affirming the right Americans have to be religious and pray. You just don’t like it.

You can keep trying to push bigotry and hatred against Muslims as a little treat- but you are talking out your rear end.

Students and players are forced to pray or compelled. Both violate the right to religion.

Even Kavanaugh stated that in his statement.

You would be okay if your child’s coach had them pray to Allah before/after a game?

You keep focusing on forcing prayer. No one has said that is allowed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Atheists express overwhelmingly negative feelings toward evangelical Christians but are also more negative than positive toward Catholics, mainline Protestants, Mormons and Muslims. “The negative feelings are mutual when it comes to Protestants and Catholics, who give atheists net negative ratings,” Pew states. Jews are the only group to get a positive rating on balance from atheists, and they also are more likely to express positive rather than negative views toward atheists.

Americans continue to rate atheists more negatively than positively but atheists have edged up slightly above Muslims and Mormons in terms of favorability ratings. Only 20 percent of Americans have favorable opinions of atheists.

Most Americans are neutral overall about religions, however.

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42136-pew-study-shows-acceptance-of-atheists-is-low-but-gradually-increasing

So if people don’t like atheists- it’s because they are hateful bigots?

But when atheists don’t like religion/religious people- it’s because religious people have done something bad to atheists?

Play the victim much? Atheists don’t just personally not believe in God- they don’t want anyone to be religious.

Atheist here. I don't care so much what others believe as long as they don't try to convert me and don't try to speak for me. A lot of religious people feel the same way. Although every religion has its dogma, not everyone believes everything that's in it. Atheists don't have dogma. They just don't believe in God. They may have other good or bad characteristics, just like religious people, not related to their lack of belief in God.

you are in the minority of atheists. The majority of atheists dislike all religions and religious people.

All the atheists I know are not anti-religion. Most of them once were religious and have lots of religious family and friends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Atheists express overwhelmingly negative feelings toward evangelical Christians but are also more negative than positive toward Catholics, mainline Protestants, Mormons and Muslims. “The negative feelings are mutual when it comes to Protestants and Catholics, who give atheists net negative ratings,” Pew states. Jews are the only group to get a positive rating on balance from atheists, and they also are more likely to express positive rather than negative views toward atheists.

Americans continue to rate atheists more negatively than positively but atheists have edged up slightly above Muslims and Mormons in terms of favorability ratings. Only 20 percent of Americans have favorable opinions of atheists.

Most Americans are neutral overall about religions, however.

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42136-pew-study-shows-acceptance-of-atheists-is-low-but-gradually-increasing

So if people don’t like atheists- it’s because they are hateful bigots?

But when atheists don’t like religion/religious people- it’s because religious people have done something bad to atheists?

Play the victim much? Atheists don’t just personally not believe in God- they don’t want anyone to be religious.

Atheist here. I don't care so much what others believe as long as they don't try to convert me and don't try to speak for me. A lot of religious people feel the same way. Although every religion has its dogma, not everyone believes everything that's in it. Atheists don't have dogma. They just don't believe in God. They may have other good or bad characteristics, just like religious people, not related to their lack of belief in God.

you are in the minority of atheists. The majority of atheists dislike all religions and religious people.

Hate to break it to you, but the majority of atheists don’t spend any time thinking about, talking about, or hating religious people. Honestly, most atheists just don’t care about your religion.

The constant posts on this forum by atheists beg to differ.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Atheists express overwhelmingly negative feelings toward evangelical Christians but are also more negative than positive toward Catholics, mainline Protestants, Mormons and Muslims. “The negative feelings are mutual when it comes to Protestants and Catholics, who give atheists net negative ratings,” Pew states. Jews are the only group to get a positive rating on balance from atheists, and they also are more likely to express positive rather than negative views toward atheists.

Americans continue to rate atheists more negatively than positively but atheists have edged up slightly above Muslims and Mormons in terms of favorability ratings. Only 20 percent of Americans have favorable opinions of atheists.

Most Americans are neutral overall about religions, however.

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42136-pew-study-shows-acceptance-of-atheists-is-low-but-gradually-increasing

So if people don’t like atheists- it’s because they are hateful bigots?

But when atheists don’t like religion/religious people- it’s because religious people have done something bad to atheists?

Play the victim much? Atheists don’t just personally not believe in God- they don’t want anyone to be religious.

Atheist here. I don't care so much what others believe as long as they don't try to convert me and don't try to speak for me. A lot of religious people feel the same way. Although every religion has its dogma, not everyone believes everything that's in it. Atheists don't have dogma. They just don't believe in God. They may have other good or bad characteristics, just like religious people, not related to their lack of belief in God.

you are in the minority of atheists. The majority of atheists dislike all religions and religious people.

All the atheists I know are not anti-religion. Most of them once were religious and have lots of religious family and friends.

A majority of atheists (70%) also say churches and other religious organizations do more harm than good in society, and an even larger share (93%) say religious institutions have too much influence in U.S. politics.

In the U.S., atheists are mostly men and are relatively young, according to the 2014 Religious Landscape Study. About seven-in-ten U.S. atheists are men (68%). The median age for atheists is 34, compared with 46 for all U.S. adults. Atheists also are more likely to be white (78% vs. 66% of the general public).

In many cases, being an atheist isn’t just about personally rejecting religious labels and beliefs – most atheists also express negative views when asked about the role of religion in society. For example, seven-in-ten U.S. atheists say religion’s influence is declining in American public life, and that this is a good thing (71%), according to a 2019 survey. Fewer than one-in-five U.S. adults overall (17%) share this view. A majority of atheists (70%) also say churches and other religious organizations do more harm than good in society, and an even larger share (93%) say religious institutions have too much influence in U.S. politics.

Atheists also find more meaning in money than religious people, according to Pew.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The US Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 on Monday that a high school coach’s post-game prayers on a football field were in-bounds.

Joseph Kennedy’s prayers are protected by the First Amendment’s right to free speech and free exercise of religion, the court decided. The coach didn’t coerce any Bremerton, Washington, high school players into praying, so the school district was wrong to try to stop him from practicing his Christian faith.

“The Constitution neither mandates nor tolerates that kind of discrimination,” Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote for the conservative majority, citing a 1992 precedent. “Learning how to tolerate speech or prayer of all kinds is part of learning how to live in a pluralistic society,’ a trait of character essential to ‘a tolerant citizenry.’”

https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/april/praying-coach-scotus-kennedy-bremerton-schools.html

Atheists and anti-theists posting here are not able to be tolerant citizens. Go figure. It’s always the people who claim to be the most tolerant and accepting that are the least tolerant and accepting.

Christians have the right to pray in public. People who don’t believe in religion and prayer don’t have to pray, or be religious. Op, and others who wish they could take away this right-it’s not going to happen in our free society. You may wish to live in a country that limits freedom of speech and religion. You are out of luck in that regard in America.

As atheist troll above states- just don’t move your lips when a gang of praying Christians physically assault you by forcibly pulling you into a group prayer. God won’t hear your prayer if your lips don’t move. Also they can only see you if you move, so stand still and they can’t see you. Wear earth tones to blend into nature so you can flee if necessary and take refuge among the trees. Work on your cardio so if the praying Christians give chase, your endurance can outlast them. /s

People in the position of power do not have the right to infringe on other people’s right to religion by making them feel compelled to pray a religion they doing believe it.

The second a coach is praying to Allah with the team is the moment the SCOTUS will change their ruling.

SCOTUS has the right and duty.

No one is being forced to pray or be religious. SCOTUS is affirming the right Americans have to be religious and pray. You just don’t like it.

You can keep trying to push bigotry and hatred against Muslims as a little treat- but you are talking out your rear end.

Students and players are forced to pray or compelled. Both violate the right to religion.

Even Kavanaugh stated that in his statement.

You would be okay if your child’s coach had them pray to Allah before/after a game?

You keep focusing on forcing prayer. No one has said that is allowed.

How about "expected prayer"?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Atheists express overwhelmingly negative feelings toward evangelical Christians but are also more negative than positive toward Catholics, mainline Protestants, Mormons and Muslims. “The negative feelings are mutual when it comes to Protestants and Catholics, who give atheists net negative ratings,” Pew states. Jews are the only group to get a positive rating on balance from atheists, and they also are more likely to express positive rather than negative views toward atheists.

Americans continue to rate atheists more negatively than positively but atheists have edged up slightly above Muslims and Mormons in terms of favorability ratings. Only 20 percent of Americans have favorable opinions of atheists.

Most Americans are neutral overall about religions, however.

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42136-pew-study-shows-acceptance-of-atheists-is-low-but-gradually-increasing

So if people don’t like atheists- it’s because they are hateful bigots?

But when atheists don’t like religion/religious people- it’s because religious people have done something bad to atheists?

Play the victim much? Atheists don’t just personally not believe in God- they don’t want anyone to be religious.

Atheist here. I don't care so much what others believe as long as they don't try to convert me and don't try to speak for me. A lot of religious people feel the same way. Although every religion has its dogma, not everyone believes everything that's in it. Atheists don't have dogma. They just don't believe in God. They may have other good or bad characteristics, just like religious people, not related to their lack of belief in God.

you are in the minority of atheists. The majority of atheists dislike all religions and religious people.

All the atheists I know are not anti-religion. Most of them once were religious and have lots of religious family and friends.

A majority of atheists (70%) also say churches and other religious organizations do more harm than good in society, and an even larger share (93%) say religious institutions have too much influence in U.S. politics.

In the U.S., atheists are mostly men and are relatively young, according to the 2014 Religious Landscape Study. About seven-in-ten U.S. atheists are men (68%). The median age for atheists is 34, compared with 46 for all U.S. adults. Atheists also are more likely to be white (78% vs. 66% of the general public).

In many cases, being an atheist isn’t just about personally rejecting religious labels and beliefs – most atheists also express negative views when asked about the role of religion in society. For example, seven-in-ten U.S. atheists say religion’s influence is declining in American public life, and that this is a good thing (71%), according to a 2019 survey. Fewer than one-in-five U.S. adults overall (17%) share this view. A majority of atheists (70%) also say churches and other religious organizations do more harm than good in society, and an even larger share (93%) say religious institutions have too much influence in U.S. politics.

Atheists also find more meaning in money than religious people, according to Pew.

Wouldn't you agree that religious organizations have too much influence on US politics?

[Anonymous]

A Pew study that was mentioned on this forum https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2023/03/15/americans-feel-more-positive-than-negative-about-jews-mainline-protestants-catholics/

says “U.S. adults who know someone from a religious group are more likely to report favorable views of that group”

This goes for atheists, too. So please, atheists who have expressed here that you do NOT tell people you are atheist, start telling them.

Instead of saying “I’m not religious” or “I don’t go to church” or “I’m agnostic” – all of which are true - You could say “I’m an atheist” just like the OP on this thread did to her surprised neighbor.

It could be instrumental in making people more accepting of atheists.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Atheists express overwhelmingly negative feelings toward evangelical Christians but are also more negative than positive toward Catholics, mainline Protestants, Mormons and Muslims. “The negative feelings are mutual when it comes to Protestants and Catholics, who give atheists net negative ratings,” Pew states. Jews are the only group to get a positive rating on balance from atheists, and they also are more likely to express positive rather than negative views toward atheists.

Americans continue to rate atheists more negatively than positively but atheists have edged up slightly above Muslims and Mormons in terms of favorability ratings. Only 20 percent of Americans have favorable opinions of atheists.

Most Americans are neutral overall about religions, however.

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42136-pew-study-shows-acceptance-of-atheists-is-low-but-gradually-increasing

So if people don’t like atheists- it’s because they are hateful bigots?

But when atheists don’t like religion/religious people- it’s because religious people have done something bad to atheists?

Play the victim much? Atheists don’t just personally not believe in God- they don’t want anyone to be religious.

Atheist here. I don't care so much what others believe as long as they don't try to convert me and don't try to speak for me. A lot of religious people feel the same way. Although every religion has its dogma, not everyone believes everything that's in it. Atheists don't have dogma. They just don't believe in God. They may have other good or bad characteristics, just like religious people, not related to their lack of belief in God.

you are in the minority of atheists. The majority of atheists dislike all religions and religious people.

All the atheists I know are not anti-religion. Most of them once were religious and have lots of religious family and friends.

A majority of atheists (70%) also say churches and other religious organizations do more harm than good in society, and an even larger share (93%) say religious institutions have too much influence in U.S. politics.

In the U.S., atheists are mostly men and are relatively young, according to the 2014 Religious Landscape Study. About seven-in-ten U.S. atheists are men (68%). The median age for atheists is 34, compared with 46 for all U.S. adults. Atheists also are more likely to be white (78% vs. 66% of the general public).

In many cases, being an atheist isn’t just about personally rejecting religious labels and beliefs – most atheists also express negative views when asked about the role of religion in society. For example, seven-in-ten U.S. atheists say religion’s influence is declining in American public life, and that this is a good thing (71%), according to a 2019 survey. Fewer than one-in-five U.S. adults overall (17%) share this view. A majority of atheists (70%) also say churches and other religious organizations do more harm than good in society, and an even larger share (93%) say religious institutions have too much influence in U.S. politics.

Atheists also find more meaning in money than religious people, according to Pew.

Wouldn't you agree that religious organizations have too much influence on US politics?

No, not at all.

Biden is always talking about his Catholic faith, nobody has a tantrum about that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The US Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 on Monday that a high school coach’s post-game prayers on a football field were in-bounds.

Joseph Kennedy’s prayers are protected by the First Amendment’s right to free speech and free exercise of religion, the court decided. The coach didn’t coerce any Bremerton, Washington, high school players into praying, so the school district was wrong to try to stop him from practicing his Christian faith.

“The Constitution neither mandates nor tolerates that kind of discrimination,” Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote for the conservative majority, citing a 1992 precedent. “Learning how to tolerate speech or prayer of all kinds is part of learning how to live in a pluralistic society,’ a trait of character essential to ‘a tolerant citizenry.’”

https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/april/praying-coach-scotus-kennedy-bremerton-schools.html

Atheists and anti-theists posting here are not able to be tolerant citizens. Go figure. It’s always the people who claim to be the most tolerant and accepting that are the least tolerant and accepting.

Christians have the right to pray in public. People who don’t believe in religion and prayer don’t have to pray, or be religious. Op, and others who wish they could take away this right-it’s not going to happen in our free society. You may wish to live in a country that limits freedom of speech and religion. You are out of luck in that regard in America.

As atheist troll above states- just don’t move your lips when a gang of praying Christians physically assault you by forcibly pulling you into a group prayer. God won’t hear your prayer if your lips don’t move. Also they can only see you if you move, so stand still and they can’t see you. Wear earth tones to blend into nature so you can flee if necessary and take refuge among the trees. Work on your cardio so if the praying Christians give chase, your endurance can outlast them. /s

People in the position of power do not have the right to infringe on other people’s right to religion by making them feel compelled to pray a religion they doing believe it.

The second a coach is praying to Allah with the team is the moment the SCOTUS will change their ruling.

SCOTUS has the right and duty.

No one is being forced to pray or be religious. SCOTUS is affirming the right Americans have to be religious and pray. You just don’t like it.

You can keep trying to push bigotry and hatred against Muslims as a little treat- but you are talking out your rear end.

Students and players are forced to pray or compelled. Both violate the right to religion.

Even Kavanaugh stated that in his statement.

You would be okay if your child’s coach had them pray to Allah before/after a game?

You keep focusing on forcing prayer. No one has said that is allowed.

How about "expected prayer"?

Do you have a cite for any place where the government said that is lawful?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Atheists express overwhelmingly negative feelings toward evangelical Christians but are also more negative than positive toward Catholics, mainline Protestants, Mormons and Muslims. “The negative feelings are mutual when it comes to Protestants and Catholics, who give atheists net negative ratings,” Pew states. Jews are the only group to get a positive rating on balance from atheists, and they also are more likely to express positive rather than negative views toward atheists.

Americans continue to rate atheists more negatively than positively but atheists have edged up slightly above Muslims and Mormons in terms of favorability ratings. Only 20 percent of Americans have favorable opinions of atheists.

Most Americans are neutral overall about religions, however.

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42136-pew-study-shows-acceptance-of-atheists-is-low-but-gradually-increasing

So if people don’t like atheists- it’s because they are hateful bigots?

But when atheists don’t like religion/religious people- it’s because religious people have done something bad to atheists?

Play the victim much? Atheists don’t just personally not believe in God- they don’t want anyone to be religious.

Atheist here. I don't care so much what others believe as long as they don't try to convert me and don't try to speak for me. A lot of religious people feel the same way. Although every religion has its dogma, not everyone believes everything that's in it. Atheists don't have dogma. They just don't believe in God. They may have other good or bad characteristics, just like religious people, not related to their lack of belief in God.

you are in the minority of atheists. The majority of atheists dislike all religions and religious people.

All the atheists I know are not anti-religion. Most of them once were religious and have lots of religious family and friends.

A majority of atheists (70%) also say churches and other religious organizations do more harm than good in society, and an even larger share (93%) say religious institutions have too much influence in U.S. politics.

In the U.S., atheists are mostly men and are relatively young, according to the 2014 Religious Landscape Study. About seven-in-ten U.S. atheists are men (68%). The median age for atheists is 34, compared with 46 for all U.S. adults. Atheists also are more likely to be white (78% vs. 66% of the general public).

In many cases, being an atheist isn’t just about personally rejecting religious labels and beliefs – most atheists also express negative views when asked about the role of religion in society. For example, seven-in-ten U.S. atheists say religion’s influence is declining in American public life, and that this is a good thing (71%), according to a 2019 survey. Fewer than one-in-five U.S. adults overall (17%) share this view. A majority of atheists (70%) also say churches and other religious organizations do more harm than good in society, and an even larger share (93%) say religious institutions have too much influence in U.S. politics.

Atheists also find more meaning in money than religious people, according to Pew.

Wouldn't you agree that religious organizations have too much influence on US politics?

Some people belong to religious communities. Some of them get elected or appointed to office. All kinds of organizations lobby, religious and civic. That’s America.

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Anonymous wrote:Atheists express overwhelmingly negative feelings toward evangelical Christians but are also more negative than positive toward Catholics, mainline Protestants, Mormons and Muslims. “The negative feelings are mutual when it comes to Protestants and Catholics, who give atheists net negative ratings,” Pew states. Jews are the only group to get a positive rating on balance from atheists, and they also are more likely to express positive rather than negative views toward atheists.

Americans continue to rate atheists more negatively than positively but atheists have edged up slightly above Muslims and Mormons in terms of favorability ratings. Only 20 percent of Americans have favorable opinions of atheists.

Most Americans are neutral overall about religions, however.

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42136-pew-study-shows-acceptance-of-atheists-is-low-but-gradually-increasing

So if people don’t like atheists- it’s because they are hateful bigots?

But when atheists don’t like religion/religious people- it’s because religious people have done something bad to atheists?

Play the victim much? Atheists don’t just personally not believe in God- they don’t want anyone to be religious.

Atheist here. I don't care so much what others believe as long as they don't try to convert me and don't try to speak for me. A lot of religious people feel the same way. Although every religion has its dogma, not everyone believes everything that's in it. Atheists don't have dogma. They just don't believe in God. They may have other good or bad characteristics, just like religious people, not related to their lack of belief in God.

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And don’t force your religious beliefs on the rest of us.

Praying in public, being religious in public, talking about one’s religion, etc, isn’t forcing religion on anyone. Atheists think society in America should be secular, and that’s their mistake. Our government cannot establish a state religion. Americans are allowed to be as religious as they wish, or reject any and all religion.

Nobody in America is forced to be religious, and you know that.

Players are forced to pray with coaches.