Coming Soon: Atheist Church?

Atheists have long criticised devout followers of faith. But now it seems Atheism is stealing from that very religious tradition by erecting a temple of worship.

What do you think about the first atheist church?

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Since atheist "temples" are merely whorehouses, roadside dives, and gambling dens, then they were around long before Christ.

Christianity offers an alternative to that sort of depravity: happiness, clean living, and integrity.

Fact and reason based 99%-er conservatives are the stabilizing influence that makes life worthwhile. Without us, you liberals would merely go to war with each other, as you do in oppressive regimes overseas.

Atheism and people who believe in science do believe is something.  The difference is atheists need proof and so do scientists.   If Atheists want to start a church to discuss their views and support one another with like thoughts who are you to criticize them.  We have freedom of free thought and freedom of religion.

I am somewhat atheistic and told my children I would not impose any particular religion on them (which is what we all should be doing)  .  They chose Atheism and so are all of their friends to my surprise. 

There is no organization we can go to on Sundays to meet with like minded people and have support groups and socialize  so what is wrong with and Atheist Church or what ever you want to call it.

I didnt see any reference that stated or even implied such an undertaking. Is this a future that youre proposing or an event and is it called a church. Too many unstated facts to even attempt an answer.

"What does god need with a starship"

Why is it acceptable for theists to gather and discuss things they believe in common, but not for atheists?  Atheism is a stance on ONE topic, the belief in a god.  Many atheists have a great deal of other things in common and it's nice to have an accepting community to be a part of.  I assure you most atheists who "came out of the closet" have gotten signifigant backlash from their former friends and family.  Humans are social animals, when we lose the ties to our groups we need to find new ones.  Lastly, I really doubt any atheist is calling that building a church.  I could see it being called a temple, but there would be no worshiping going on, only love and acceptance.

Just because one has decided to not to believe in (a) God doesn't mean they are evil. Living a life that respects others, that doesn't kill or covet or steal, that places love before hate, that gives to others in need and that has the heart to forgive is not something people of faith have a monopoly on. Creating a place of fellowship is important in most aspects of life and should not even be an issue.

Freedom of choice to believe and worship what seem to be true to each individual person or individual soul is a inherit right of each person at birth. Mankind is one. The voice of God (God of a person's understand) is heard in the words of the people, which are sung in many different songs, all singing on the same principles of living life, on life's own terms. The disease of prejudices has killed many great ideas, many potentially great things and many people from all walks of life. The God of my understanding is a Loving, Caring, Compassionate Energy of Healing Light, who never dies. The God of my understanding is greater than the limited religious-political concepts found within the earthbound culture opinions of mankind. The God of my understanding is most infinite. You go Atheist with your new church and concept on God. Thank you for your working commitment to help save us  from our own self destruction by destroying our family of mankind with all our different kinds of destructive harmful prejudices. God is good; do only good.

 

Recovery is possible for those who want recovery. Learning to live life on life's own terms sometimes comes very slowly.

Sorry about that Claudius, I forget that its not a man god that speaks your mind. But I still have trouble telling you apart from the christians. I've been trying to find that star of King Solomon for quite a while now but when ever I look up there all I find is mars.

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