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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Please.  People don't care if you're an atheist.[/quote]

I take it you're not an atheist?

People care very much, and judge you as devoid of ethics, morals, or values. I have been told this numerous times by faith-believing people.

I was not raised Atheist, but it took me until my early-mid 20's to "come out" to a few people, and later to be more open. Till this day I still feel judged, and sometimes just say that I'm not religious, as opposed to being an atheist. It's still very much frowned down upon even in the US, and in a large metro area. [/quote]

I am the only Christian in my core group of friends (the rest are atheist or agnostic).  They have it much easier than I do.[/quote]

Oh please.  Give a concrete example of how this is true.[/quote]

Not PP, but here are a few guesses:  the friends aren't worried about their eternal salvation or that of their friends or families, so they can enjoy life more.  They don't instill fear of hell into their children and don't have to manage all the questions kids have about what they're learning in Sunday school.

Knowing this is the one life they have, they try to live it to the fullest and instead of spending money supporting a church, they spend it on good times or can save more for their children's education.

They don't spend time wondering how evil things can happen in a world ruled by a benevolent god because they don't believe in any god at all.

They don't have to worry about whether or not they are pleasing a God they don't see and who doesn't talk to them.

They don't get angry or confused when God doesn't answer their prayers -- no praying/ no god.

In many ways it is an easier life -- as long as they are careful who they confide in about their lack of belief.  Believers in some parts of the country can be quite hostile to non-believers. [/quote]

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