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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not saying anything about you, PP. I'm just saying what I've observed. And I honestly don't think I would be able to persevere (or merely skate by) if I suffered such a tragic loss...but I've noticed that people who have faith somehow seem to not only soldier on, but thrive. It amazes me. And I don't think it's the support they receive from family, friends or their communities....it is something from within. I wish I had such faith...[/quote]

I believe you may be suffering from what's called "confirmation bias." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confirmation_bias)

And, no, we atheists will not please stand down. I'm not out there mocking anyone for their religious beliefs, but I'm sure not going to be told that I'm not allowed to speak just because you think you're holier than I am.

This shooting has been horrible for everyone. And for the religious people who believe that atheists are all secret serial killers who think that life is meaningless, well, I don't believe there's much I can tell you that will make you understand that's not accurate. But I sure as hell won't be told by you that I can't say what's on my mind just because you harbor ignorant views about what atheists think about the world.

Again: this has been awful for everyone. [/quote]

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