I have never been one who cared much for political correctness, and the
subjects of religion and politics are two subjects I most often like to
talk about. I am sure one of the main reasons is because I am a
non-conformist; I don't act in a particular manner because society says
that I should. If society decides something is taboo, chances are that
is the exact thing I will talk and write about. I also have several
articles that are of a political nature, so if speaking about the
unspeakable is something that is damaging to your delicate senses, then
you should pass on anything I may write because those are going to be
the subjects.
I will be writing this as an atheist for atheists who may find
themselves debating people of faith and may not be as versed on all the
talking points, but also for people of faith who are not afraid to look
at other views without feeling threatened or offended. You should never
be unwilling to look at other points of view, no matter how much you
believe you already know the 'truth.' Many people of faith have never
taken the time to really even investigate their beliefs, they just
accepted them...after all that's why it's called faith.
My main purpose in writing this is not to cause offense, but that is
almost certain to happen. I can understand why this would be; no one
likes to have their beliefs called into question because it may make
them appear to be foolish or stupid. This would be the main reason for
people getting upset and not even wanting to discuss the matter, because
deep down inside they also know it does not sound believable. By not
talking about it they do not have to try and defend the indefensible.
But is it better to hold onto beliefs that you may have not examined in
full, or examine them and determine if they are really worth holding
onto at all? This is written from an atheist's point of view, and will
be critical of many things sacred to religious people. There is no way
to discuss these topics without offending someone.
As a Libertarian I believe people should have the right to believe in
anything they want to believe in...no matter how silly or implausible
others may believe those things to be. With that being said, I would
like to point out that having a right to your belief, does not void
someone Else's equal right to have an opinion opposite yours and be
vocal about it. You do not have a right to not have your beliefs
challenged or to not be offended.
I have tried to write this in what I feel is as least offensive tone as I
could, because it was important to me for atheists and theists alike to
be able to read this. But please understand that I am an atheist, and
as such it is hard for me to be as non-bias as some of the people
reading this would like, just as it would be hard for a theist to write
about atheism I am sure. But with that said, I am sure most will agree
that for the most part it is non-offensive as is possible.
Atheists that will use this, or any other book, must be aware that it's
not very likely they will succeed in 'convincing' a person of faith to
change his or her opinion of their faith... if that is your goal. You
may feel frustrated and annoyed because the person you are talking to
cannot easily see what you see so clearly. Most likely this person will
be as equally frustrated that you cannot fathom the greatness of their
God...
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