The problem is that some ENTER RELIGION, CULTURE, OR OTHER GROUP HERE think they are better persons because ENTER REASON HERE. They are not. Nobody who condescends on other people uncalled for* is a "better person" and choosing ENTER WHATEVER THING PEOPLE SOMETIMES CHOOSE doesn't actually make someone a good person…

I think it's weird that people are trying to use this thread as evidence of how annoying atheists are supposed to be. Real life is not the internet. I mean, are atheists not supposed to comment on an article like this? What I'm talking about is behavior of regular people in regular situations, not Internet rantings.…

I do not suffer fools. Again: Just go fuck yourself. I have nothing more to say, and will no longer respond.

You really can't be this stupid, but must be purposely playing dumb. NOWHERE HAVE I SAID THAT NO ATHEISTS ARE ASSHOLES.

Um...nowhere did I say anything about feeling superior to religious people. And if atheism is a belief, then not bowling is a hobby. The onus to prove something is on the party asserting the issue. And you can't prove a negative. I don't speak for anyone but myself, but I would have no problem accepting the…

No, you're an ass. YOU are the one lying and claiming that every atheist starts arguments with people about religion within 15 minutes of beginning an unrelated conversation. There's no way THAT is remotely possible. What is probable is that you assume that anyone decent can't possibly be atheist, so you assume that…

No. You must only discuss it when and how believers feel comfortable dealing with it. And remember - your very existence is offensive so be careful with what words you use. Really, the safest bet is for us to just pretend to believe things we don'the believe. Church attendance is optional; you really just have to…

Wow, I haven't called you or anyone else any names, but for some reason you feel very comfortable calling me a liar for telling my personal experience.

I am atheist, and I've never done that. I've also never seen another atheist or agnostic do that. However, it is perfectly ok for believers to mention god, church, prayer, or whatever, whenever and however much they want. We are simply expected to never ever ever ever mention it, and if we're given permission to…

Since it seems like most believers on this site have decided that only the few atheists they happen to have relationships with are polite and respectful, I'm going to decide that only the Christians I have relationships with are polite and respectful, and all the others are just like the Westboro bunch. It's a…

I just deal with him as a scientist. Aside from that, he can suck it. I mean, I am Black and female. So.

Yup. And don't dare to point that out. You'll just be "proving the point" by...expressing yourself in any way at all while not believing in a god...?

It's kind of weird how many things you've responded to that I didn't say, and how much anger you've projected onto my words. Must clarify: I've never had a conversation with a fundie about religion. So the people who have been condescending/dismissive/dicks about my atheism the rare times I've brought it up (again,…

What the hell?

1. This was not an angry post. Sarcastic, yes. So all this rage you're painting me with isn't really coming from me.

No no no. That's not how that works. The party asserting something has the burden of proof. Atheists don't have to disprove the hundreds of gods currently in circulation. And I still haven't said anything negative about Christians. I can, however, be critical of religion. It is not special and beyond criticism,…

Yeah, that kind of thing never happens when people find out you're an atheist. People are usually so good-natured about that.

Strange choice of words. Those are Christian words and phrasing. This roommate sounds mentally ill...or did you just use this story to illustrate a point...?

I'm an atheist and I celebrate every holiday possible. Eating a lot, lighting a tree, and exchanging gifts with loved ones is a tradition many non-religious people enjoy. People had been celebrating the solstice with a feast long before Christianity appeared on the scene, so why not? I have rituals, traditions, and…

Yes, that is how I understand most atheist parents do it.