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[quote=Anonymous]Atheist here. There was a really interesting NPR segment on atheism, and it wasn't until I heard it that I realized that many people view atheists as immoral just because they are not adhering to a set of religious rules scribbled on tablets or won't face St Jude at the Pearly Gates and get their judgement. I was astounded that someone could jump to that conclusion. I also think that religious people might feel like atheists are elitist, e.g. 'too good' or 'too smart' to have faith in their beliefs.

Point being, I have gently told my parents that I am atheist (they pretty much figured it out) and my friends know too. But I worry that outside of an area like DC where there are more atheists, we could be stigmatized. (I have also posted about sending my kids to a catholic school for the education and whether they'd even get accepted since the application asks when they were baptized...wow...did i get some responses! Like I was confused or something because I am tolerant of other peoples' religions and want my children exposed to many faiths so if they become religious it will be their decision/faith.)

I do wish there was a non-church equivalent for atheists, and I also wish there was a better word in the english language than 'praying'. 'I'll be crossing my fingers for you'  or 'I'll be hoping you recover soon' is not the same as 'I'll be praying for you' or 'you'll be in my prayers'.
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