For sure, it's atheists that go to massive, purpose built, atheism buildings on a regular basis to be told how to be more atheist by someone paid to be a professional atheist. Atheists who go door to door asking if you've heard the word. Atheists who go to war against other atheists because they're not atheist in the right way, and have been doing so for centuries.
For sure, it's atheists that go to massive, purpose built, atheism buildings on a regular basis to be told how to be more atheist by someone paid to be a professional atheist.
To be fair, maybe there should be Atheist churches, preaching the gospel of Bayesian rationality. It worked for LaVeyan Satanism - why not for Atheism?
My dude, there have been maybe 20 comments in 4 hrs. You made an unfunny "joke" that has been beaten to death, and when people point out the hypocrisy you call them "thin skinned?" Get over yourself, you threw that out looking for drama.
real talk: its not about being "thin skinned" - its about literally being oppressed. When I was a kid I liked heavy metal music and my grandfather was going on and on about god, jesus, how I should be going to church and how I was going to hell for listening to "devil music" etc. I told him that I didn't believe in god - he literally pulled his 357 magnum from under the seat of his truck, stuck it in my face and threatened to blow my head off for being a "devil worshiper". I literally grew up in fear for my fucking life because I was an atheist - and I know I'm not the only one who went through experiences like this - maybe not as extreme as mine.... but you get the idea....
the point is: christians are literally in your face about it 24 fucking 7 - so much so that they get offended just because a TRANS or GAY or atheist person exists - they feel so fucking entitled that they consider those people simply existing to be a violation of their religious freedom - just having to SEE it and know that these people exist. And its especially bad when you're a kid and are forced to go to church, forced to listen to people that you think are batshit insane, forced to listen to them talk endlessly about how much of an abomination they are because they're gay or trans or atheist etc. forced to witness their hypocrisy, forced to deal with their racism, sexism, homophobia, and hatred for others, etc.
A joke like this implies that atheists are annoyingly in your face about being atheists when the opposite is the truth - I mean come on - christians literally have "witnessing" or "missionaries" - they literally go door to door to "spread the word". When was the last time you saw atheists doing that? Seriously, every atheist I know has had to deal with chrisitains their whole life who have forced their beliefs onto them, christians who have fought tooth and nail, gone out of their way to try and dictate how they should live their lives, what they should read, what they should listen to, what movies they should watch, how they should dress, how they should cut their hair, what they should believe, who they should love and who they should hate, etc.
So its not about being "thin skinned" - its a legit reaction to complete and utter bullshit. The only time atheists speak up about being atheist is when some stupid fucking asshole christian starts spreading their hate propaganda and forcing their beliefs onto others. "THE BIBLE SAYS..." well, I dont give a fuck what the bible says because I'm an atheist - and we live in a country that has freedom of religion, not freedom to be a christian only. And DEFENDING yourself from christian oppression, standing up for your rights, is a far cry from being "annoyingly in your face" about being an atheist.
riiiiiigghhhhttttt.... atheists have never knocked on my door trying to convert anyone. Jehovahs Witnesses on the other hand are all the way up everyone ass all the time trying to push their crap.
Because of all of the atheist jewelry and atheist bumper stickers have or is it because of all of the door to door solicitations members from our non existent tax exempt churches engage in?
Literally never heard an atheist saying they're an atheist unless asked. Religious people are the ones who'd shove it up your face any chance they get. Also, it's not atheists who threaten with eternal damnation if you believe in a god.
You could replace "atheist" with any other "edgy" group and the joke would still work. Not that you should; I'll be a special little snowflake and contradict my fellow atheist by not being offended by a harmless joke. Cheers, OP :)
I'm sorry OP. My philosophy has always been live and let live. As long as someone isn't trying to take away mine or other people's rights, we should just learn to be nice to each other.
ultinateplayer@reddit
For sure, it's atheists that go to massive, purpose built, atheism buildings on a regular basis to be told how to be more atheist by someone paid to be a professional atheist. Atheists who go door to door asking if you've heard the word. Atheists who go to war against other atheists because they're not atheist in the right way, and have been doing so for centuries.
Yep, that happens.
Breadinator@reddit
Hey; be nice to r/atheism!
Mousazz@reddit
To be fair, maybe there should be Atheist churches, preaching the gospel of Bayesian rationality. It worked for LaVeyan Satanism - why not for Atheism?
donnerpartytaconight@reddit
I can't tell if this is a dig against sports fans or not.
ultinateplayer@reddit
It wasn't, but sports fans aren't here pretending people who don't like sports are loud about it.
Some are, most aren't.
Actually a super apt comparison.
Cute-Character-795@reddit
"What screams I am an atheist?" No he doesn't. What's on second.
skadalajara@reddit
TBF they never talk about what he does in the off season.
Ewetootwo@reddit
What did the dyslexic philosopher ask? Is there a Dog?
tomthedog@reddit
Hey! I'm an atheist and your joke is oh yeah this is accurate
Eric_da_MAJ@reddit
"There is no God and I am his prophet."
Macro_Seb@reddit
How do you upset an atheist. Make a (bad) joke about being atheist.
Bjarki56@reddit (OP)
Yeah, I threw this joke up there to see if atheists were thin skinned. Apparently, they are as much as anyone.
fierydragon3@reddit
My dude, there have been maybe 20 comments in 4 hrs. You made an unfunny "joke" that has been beaten to death, and when people point out the hypocrisy you call them "thin skinned?" Get over yourself, you threw that out looking for drama.
Bjarki56@reddit (OP)
Unfunny jokes generally get ignored. Thin skinned people respond with “Oh, yeah, well let me tell you about . . What about . . .”
TheDirtSyndicate@reddit
real talk: its not about being "thin skinned" - its about literally being oppressed. When I was a kid I liked heavy metal music and my grandfather was going on and on about god, jesus, how I should be going to church and how I was going to hell for listening to "devil music" etc. I told him that I didn't believe in god - he literally pulled his 357 magnum from under the seat of his truck, stuck it in my face and threatened to blow my head off for being a "devil worshiper". I literally grew up in fear for my fucking life because I was an atheist - and I know I'm not the only one who went through experiences like this - maybe not as extreme as mine.... but you get the idea....
the point is: christians are literally in your face about it 24 fucking 7 - so much so that they get offended just because a TRANS or GAY or atheist person exists - they feel so fucking entitled that they consider those people simply existing to be a violation of their religious freedom - just having to SEE it and know that these people exist. And its especially bad when you're a kid and are forced to go to church, forced to listen to people that you think are batshit insane, forced to listen to them talk endlessly about how much of an abomination they are because they're gay or trans or atheist etc. forced to witness their hypocrisy, forced to deal with their racism, sexism, homophobia, and hatred for others, etc.
A joke like this implies that atheists are annoyingly in your face about being atheists when the opposite is the truth - I mean come on - christians literally have "witnessing" or "missionaries" - they literally go door to door to "spread the word". When was the last time you saw atheists doing that? Seriously, every atheist I know has had to deal with chrisitains their whole life who have forced their beliefs onto them, christians who have fought tooth and nail, gone out of their way to try and dictate how they should live their lives, what they should read, what they should listen to, what movies they should watch, how they should dress, how they should cut their hair, what they should believe, who they should love and who they should hate, etc.
So its not about being "thin skinned" - its a legit reaction to complete and utter bullshit. The only time atheists speak up about being atheist is when some stupid fucking asshole christian starts spreading their hate propaganda and forcing their beliefs onto others. "THE BIBLE SAYS..." well, I dont give a fuck what the bible says because I'm an atheist - and we live in a country that has freedom of religion, not freedom to be a christian only. And DEFENDING yourself from christian oppression, standing up for your rights, is a far cry from being "annoyingly in your face" about being an atheist.
Bjarki56@reddit (OP)
Thank you for your post.
KarateEnjoyer303@reddit
riiiiiigghhhhttttt.... atheists have never knocked on my door trying to convert anyone. Jehovahs Witnesses on the other hand are all the way up everyone ass all the time trying to push their crap.
voiceofgromit@reddit
If I meet someone new, I'm sure I'll find out if they are vegan or a golfer before I find out about their religious beliefs.
chowderpouch@reddit
Because of all of the atheist jewelry and atheist bumper stickers have or is it because of all of the door to door solicitations members from our non existent tax exempt churches engage in?
cidghoul@reddit
Eating babies for lunch
RemoveIntact@reddit
That's right. They're not just for breakfast anymore.
Kakamile@reddit
I'm laughing at this from my giant towered atheism building
RemoveIntact@reddit
Yes. Atheism is building.
Skuffinho@reddit
Literally never heard an atheist saying they're an atheist unless asked. Religious people are the ones who'd shove it up your face any chance they get. Also, it's not atheists who threaten with eternal damnation if you believe in a god.
karlpoppins@reddit
You could replace "atheist" with any other "edgy" group and the joke would still work. Not that you should; I'll be a special little snowflake and contradict my fellow atheist by not being offended by a harmless joke. Cheers, OP :)
E_B_Jamisen@reddit
This is funny because thus December I'll have been with this company 5 years. Only 1 person here knows I am atheist.
Bjarki56@reddit (OP)
For me it's the opposite.
E_B_Jamisen@reddit
I'm sorry OP. My philosophy has always been live and let live. As long as someone isn't trying to take away mine or other people's rights, we should just learn to be nice to each other.
Bjarki56@reddit (OP)
You have no need to apologize.
Your point is the most valid.
FamiliarTaro7@reddit
Maybe stop running around telling people you're an atheist then?
E_B_Jamisen@reddit
I think he is Christian (or another religion) at a work place that is mainly atheist, and no one knows he is religious.
CeilingUnlimited@reddit
Just leave off “thoughts and prayers” and everyone will know.
AirbagOff@reddit
This would work better as a CrossFitter than an atheist.
ZuphCud@reddit
How do you know if someone is a Christian?
They'll tell you soon enough.
Macro_Seb@reddit
Even more if he was a Chris before that
sudomatrix@reddit
Got me. I tell everyone I'm an atheist. Right after they ask me about Jesus.
Notbadconsidering@reddit
Not really true. We don't really talk about beliefs at all... unless some one else brings up the topic.
byOlaf@reddit
Yeah because religious people are so subtle and reserved about their shit.