Reply to Religious people

Forum Index » Religion

Reply to "Religious people"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP
I have already had negative social interactions for not being religious. I have never disclosed that I'm outright atheist to anyone other than my dh. Even if others tell me they are, I don't say "yeah, me too". I just nod along smiling. I don't want to declare it for anyone else to pass judgment on, whether they would or not. Those who are religious promoting are choosing to put themselves out there as much as those who would claim atheism publicly, it's their choice but not mine.[/quote]

Sounds like you're embarrassed to be an atheist and afraid of how people would react if they knew.

I can relate to this, but not to the extent you mention.  I don't bring it up IRL, but will affirm my atheism if someone else mentions theirs.   Right now, it seems brave to say outright that you're an atheist, so I want people who do to know they are not alone.[/quote]

Not embarrassed, just afraid. Embarrassment is reserved for mishaps or things I can't change but would want to. Shame is involved at a personal level with embarassment, not just at dealing with an attempt to be shamed. I don't want to change being atheist but I'm not publicizing it.[/quote]

What are you afraid of?

Nobody has posted examples of any discriminatory or harassing or violent/abusive incidents resulting from disclosure of their atheism.

Nobody cares. If you are afraid of telling people you are atheist- it’s something inside you that makes you fearful.

Again, big picture- nobody cares. Nobody cares what you do and if you believe people have a specific and special interest in you- it’s a you problem. [/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics