Comments on: What does it mean to be an atheist?

By: Kimo

Kimo — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:43:47 +0000

Let us play a little game of “Chance”, suppose I gave you a deck full of letters and you threw it in the air, what is the chance that these letters fall together to form the great expectations novel, i think it is very very very minimal, that by how means does this wonderful universe which runs in harmony with every living creature in it having a specific role that can affect creatures far away not knowing anything about them.

By: David

David — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:01:39 +0000

I only scanned your article after the first few sentences, because my attention was caught there. I would disagree with one thing you said; that the journey for truth was over.

It should never be over. Your belief or disbelief may strengthen or weaken over the journey, but to end the journey is to succumb to the fallacy of the theist.

By: J. P.

J. P. — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:37:08 +0000

I agree. It’s like a weight off your shoulders when you finally let go of the guilt for doubting and for not being “perfect.” I now realize that none of it ever made sense and the more questions I asked the less sense it made. Now if I only lived somewhere other than the Bible Belt where practically everyone I meet is an insane church freak.

By: Roopster

Roopster — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:26:58 +0000

Since I no longer believe in god, I no longer believe in luck as well.

I’m not sure most people ascribe luck to God. Fate maybe.

By: smilingface

smilingface — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:32:51 +0000

I think you are from India or an Indian. Good to see change of attitude in this unbelievably religious country. I personally don’t know of any indian who is an atheist. Maybe there are some great personalities but in personal life like my friend, colleague, or acquaintances, i don’t know anybody. Congratulations and happy time gaining knowledge.

By: Aklyatne

Aklyatne — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:15:37 +0000

My mother brought me up Catholic, and I was ‘confirmed’, even though I didn’t believe anything they told me. Then, I realized there were many other people like me Welcome to the collective! Enjoy your stay!

By: JohnP

JohnP — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:14:03 +0000

Congrats! I join you in dismissing our fairy tale overlords.

By: Yash

Yash — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:07:11 +0000

Yes you are right John. I don’t have to carry the burden of preaching to people around me.

By: John Cracknell

John Cracknell — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:41:04 +0000

I think there is at least one more change that you have forgotten to mention, if you are like me. You now longer feel you have to influence others lives because your god wills you to. Ie seek to ban things like; alchol, abortion, stem cell research, etc.

Enjoy your freedom you sound like a guy who will use it wisely.