“I’m an atheist.” She said it so nonchalantly. As if it was the most common thing in the world. Yeah, I’ve heard the word thrown out there before, but I never really thought about what it meant. Until now.
By definition, atheist describes a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a supreme being or beings. Basically, he or she doesn’t believe in God. Not Jesus. Not Allah. Not Buddha. Not Zeus...lol. Not even the devil. Atheists don’t believe in any form of Higher Power whatsoever—good or bad. Life is just what it is and we exist by pure happenstance. It’s an interesting ideology 2 say the least.
2 not believe in anything at all is a completely foreign concept 2 me. I understand how blind faith doesn’t sit well with a lot of people but 2 have none at all? 2 not believe in something? Anything? Wow. That’s something else.
I’ve always wondered how someone comes 2 the decision that they’re an atheist. As children, we’re usually dragged 2 church, temple or whatever. We’re told about right and wrong. We’re taught about God’s judgment and damnation. Aspirations of heaven and the avoidance of hell are drilled in our little heads. At least that was the case 4 me.
Furthermore, ideologies about religion, God and the afterlife are the basis of our society in the States. “God bless America” is a common mantra politicians pepper their speeches with. US currency has “In God we trust” plastered across it. Basically, it’s pretty damn hard 2 avoid religion. Still, according 2 Atheist Revolution, there are an estimated 5 million atheists in America alone. That’s a lot of Godless souls.
Where do all these people come from? Do atheists marry other atheists and raise little atheist babies? Or is it just a matter of someone choosing 2 walk down his/her own path in life? The latter has got 2 be pretty hard. Not only are atheists going against the majority but they also run the risk of moral conflicts with potential mates that can’t be overlooked. People are very adamant about their beliefs. Countless wars have been waged over religion. What chance does a simple thing like love have against something that people are willing to die or kill 4?
Would you ever consider dating an atheist? What are your views on atheism? How important is someone’s religious beliefs 2 U when dating? Does your soul mate have 2 have a relationship with God? What if the love of your life decided to swear off organized religion after y’all were together—would you still be able 2 maintain a romantic relationship with them? In the event that U have a child with someone of a different religion, how would you decide what faith your offspring would follow? Could differences in faith cause you to call off a wedding? Are there any religions that clash with your own beliefs?
By definition, atheist describes a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a supreme being or beings. Basically, he or she doesn’t believe in God. Not Jesus. Not Allah. Not Buddha. Not Zeus...lol. Not even the devil. Atheists don’t believe in any form of Higher Power whatsoever—good or bad. Life is just what it is and we exist by pure happenstance. It’s an interesting ideology 2 say the least.
2 not believe in anything at all is a completely foreign concept 2 me. I understand how blind faith doesn’t sit well with a lot of people but 2 have none at all? 2 not believe in something? Anything? Wow. That’s something else.
I’ve always wondered how someone comes 2 the decision that they’re an atheist. As children, we’re usually dragged 2 church, temple or whatever. We’re told about right and wrong. We’re taught about God’s judgment and damnation. Aspirations of heaven and the avoidance of hell are drilled in our little heads. At least that was the case 4 me.
Furthermore, ideologies about religion, God and the afterlife are the basis of our society in the States. “God bless America” is a common mantra politicians pepper their speeches with. US currency has “In God we trust” plastered across it. Basically, it’s pretty damn hard 2 avoid religion. Still, according 2 Atheist Revolution, there are an estimated 5 million atheists in America alone. That’s a lot of Godless souls.
Where do all these people come from? Do atheists marry other atheists and raise little atheist babies? Or is it just a matter of someone choosing 2 walk down his/her own path in life? The latter has got 2 be pretty hard. Not only are atheists going against the majority but they also run the risk of moral conflicts with potential mates that can’t be overlooked. People are very adamant about their beliefs. Countless wars have been waged over religion. What chance does a simple thing like love have against something that people are willing to die or kill 4?
Would you ever consider dating an atheist? What are your views on atheism? How important is someone’s religious beliefs 2 U when dating? Does your soul mate have 2 have a relationship with God? What if the love of your life decided to swear off organized religion after y’all were together—would you still be able 2 maintain a romantic relationship with them? In the event that U have a child with someone of a different religion, how would you decide what faith your offspring would follow? Could differences in faith cause you to call off a wedding? Are there any religions that clash with your own beliefs?
i think most atheists are either consumed with the sciences, thinking evolution is more accurate than the adam & eve creation story aka rationalism over faith. and some probably have had experiences where they prayed to a certain god, and tragic events occurred thereafter so they gave up on organized religion.
ReplyDeletei could never marry an atheist for more than one reason. first of all, what kind of wedding ceremony would you have? and i could understand religions such as judaism and let's say, catholicism uniting, because they DO share evern slight similarities .. but i was raised Roman Catholic, the complete opposite of Atheism . i think it would cause too many problems/strains on the relationship, especially those of the two families being joined .
oh, and 88keys is the shit .