Super bizarre to me that 90% of the atheists who've publicly spoken out about their beliefs have seemed outspoken and militant about their beliefs. I wonder if there could be some sort of cause and effect thing going on.

Right — I'm all for questioning and exploration, and can certainly accept that some people just don't believe we can know whether there is a god. But it does bother me a bit when people identify as some sort of spiritual type, and their shifting idea of god is based on whatever is most comforting to them. Their…

I am the kind of atheist who is dogmatic in the sense that I consider my beliefs to be truths about the world. I am the kind of atheist who doesn't want to discuss historical Jesus with you. You need to respect that we exist, and respect that atheism is not a label that people attach to themselves in order to make…

"And there's a certain kind of atheist who has no interest in hearing any of it, because it goes against what they believe."

Oh come on. Let them have their little religious tantrum over irreverent attitudes towards Easter eggs. Surely no real harm ever comes from being fanatical about religion.....OH WAIT.

I'll pray for you.

Ok. I'll bite. What the fuck are you talking about?

I hated the first sentences you wrote and loved the last sentences. Perhaps people were more able to compel belief when going to church was the only way they got to hear about their neighbor's cousin with gout. Thanks, Facebook!

I will forever be questioning whether I'm a subjectivist or objectivist but there is so much I love about your comment.

I tell people who ask that I was raised Lutheran, but that I'm not religious. I've had many fun conversations with folks about church camp and traditions, and it sets people at ease. Plus...I'll probably be at church on Sunday. (It actually killed me not to go tonight). Not at church? My "Christian" in-laws who have…

Yeah — I'm certainly not convinced that America is embracing atheism after reading these comments. And I'm actually concerned that the non-religious, but "spiritual" folks might be our worst allies. At least religious folks are okay with having beliefs?

Stop trying to convert us and we'll stop telling you god doesn't exist?

I am an atheist and I have never been to a meeting or collected money. I get to read delightful internet comments attacking me for my lack of belief though! That's something!

It's really frustrating for me to read opinions on atheism from people who apparently didn't grow up in religious households, and for whom atheism represents some sort of "privilege" or choice that people make without much thought. Losing faith when it's all you were supposed to know and want from life is difficult.…

And religion is for poor people because they don't think about it? Got it.

Look, people have brought up the damn cat and unicorns. I can go around hedging every belief I have: "well, I *think* the sun will come up tomorrow, but let me tell you about this thing in physics that makes this particular belief not 100% true" or "I don't *think* there are unicorns, but obviously I just don't have…

I do think the aggressiveness is an issue in co-ed sports, but it's a little frustrating that's what your response focused on. Obviously, you are an ally to women in co-ed sports, and most guys I know would consider themselves the same. But theorizing that it's semi-committedness, or focusing on some women's dislike…

ROFL

Me too. But mostly because it's the only way to make being between positions and not paying rent hot. As soon as I get a new job...he only gets taken out for dinner if he's putting out.

I like that this post on Taylor Swift has caused me to reevaluate my hair choices and browse the Talbot website. I might not care much about her music, but she really is a girl's girl. I might be fooled soon into thinking she's my best friend. At least I'm going to spend the rest of the week tinkering with my hair.