In case you were unaware, I am an atheist.
In case you were unaware, I am an atheist. I know no such things that we might call gods exist. This is true and irrefutable.
From time to time I've had my own arguments with other atheists. Many of them think being an atheist means being antireligious. This is not true. A religion is a system of beliefs held by multiple people and does not require the presence of a god in order to exist.
Over the years I've called out other atheists for claiming such things as religions are inherently bad or nothing good comes from religions when, as many sociologists and psychologists will attest, those beliefs aren't true at all.
Religions can have a positive outcome for people. They can create a sense of community, a sense of welcome and be a psychological salve to many people, with or without being centered around a deity.
For those people looking for that sense of community but don't want to be sold a theology, try a Universal Unitarian church. Unless you're in the small town down south one should be available nearby.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/08/14/want-sustained-happiness-get-religion-study-suggests/
From time to time I've had my own arguments with other atheists. Many of them think being an atheist means being antireligious. This is not true. A religion is a system of beliefs held by multiple people and does not require the presence of a god in order to exist.
Over the years I've called out other atheists for claiming such things as religions are inherently bad or nothing good comes from religions when, as many sociologists and psychologists will attest, those beliefs aren't true at all.
Religions can have a positive outcome for people. They can create a sense of community, a sense of welcome and be a psychological salve to many people, with or without being centered around a deity.
For those people looking for that sense of community but don't want to be sold a theology, try a Universal Unitarian church. Unless you're in the small town down south one should be available nearby.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/08/14/want-sustained-happiness-get-religion-study-suggests/
Comments
"Sense of community without being sold a theology" is a perfect description.