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Atheists

StheK
StheK Posts: 443 Member
Lots of threads seeking people of a similar religious background- thought it might be time for a thread seeking people of no religion whatsoever. I don't even necessarily want to be friends- unless you're looking for new friends, in which case friend away. I'm just curious to see how many atheists we have around these here parts.
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  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    I am an atheist myself. I think there's probably lots of us around here, though there's not often a reason to state it comes up.
  • Rose_bee
    Rose_bee Posts: 226 Member
    Me. :) I've unfriended someone because their heavily religious profile wasn't viewable until after we were friends. I'm not against those of religious backgrounds, but there's only so much thanking of god & whatnot I can handle reading.
  • VeinsAndBones
    VeinsAndBones Posts: 550 Member
    I personally am atheist/agnostic... Don't tell anyone though, >.> XD
  • olDave
    olDave Posts: 557 Member
    Some call me an atheist but I'm closer to agnostic. I posted a sarcastic bit from George Carlin a couple days ago and it got removed. They said it probably would not have been removed if it was in the "Chit Chat" forum.

    I did notice someone had their "christian" post removed today. Not sure if MFP removed it though.

    It's all good though. I would never complain about anyone expressing their beliefs in here.

    I wonder if this thread will get locked.
  • Sweet_Gurl_Next_Door
    Sweet_Gurl_Next_Door Posts: 735 Member
    you know the modes will lock this
  • anthophora
    anthophora Posts: 74 Member
    Feel free to add me (Happy atheist here)
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    Another atheist here.
  • LuckyMunky
    LuckyMunky Posts: 200 Member
    I am!
  • starrisonmclennon
    starrisonmclennon Posts: 64 Member
    i'm an atheist :D
  • ashleab37
    ashleab37 Posts: 575 Member
    Happy for other atheists and agnostics to friend me! Gotta admit im turned off accepting a friend request when Jesus is mentioned on their profile as an inspiration.
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    me
  • darkguardian419
    darkguardian419 Posts: 1,302 Member
    Hell yes!
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    Start a 'looking for Christian' friends thread and you'll flush out all the atheists. :)
  • MsPudding
    MsPudding Posts: 562 Member
    Hey...I'm not only an atheist, I'm also a pro-choice, gay marriage backing socialist. In short, I'm guaranteed to piss off a good 3/4 of the population merely by breathing ;-)
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    Me. :) I've unfriended someone because their heavily religious profile wasn't viewable until after we were friends. I'm not against those of religious backgrounds, but there's only so much thanking of god & whatnot I can handle reading.

    Blech, me too.

    Edited to add: I can't WAIT until well-meaning Christians get a hold of this thread and post about how they'll pray for us. Hahahaha!
  • Ramberta
    Ramberta Posts: 1,312 Member
    I'm Atheist now, though I didn't used to be, and sometimes I wish I wasn't. But after the things I've seen, both in my life and the lives of loved ones, I can't believe in any higher power right now.

    I miss the feeling of comfort it gave me, though, to have faith. I am almost jealous of those who are still able to follow blindly in their religion, without being deterred by the hypocrisy of most churches. It's a great social group, and when I lost my mother, even though that was part of the reason I lost my faith in the first place, I wouldn't have survived the aftermath of her death without my youth pastor and others from my church. I may disagree with the Church as an institution, but I cannot say that an individual is wrong, delusional, or naive to have faith. I just probably won't ever have it myself again.
  • Ramberta
    Ramberta Posts: 1,312 Member
    Hey...I'm not only an atheist, I'm also a pro-choice, gay marriage backing socialist. In short, I'm guaranteed to piss off a good 3/4 of the population merely by breathing ;-)

    Ditto! :D
  • olDave
    olDave Posts: 557 Member
    One thing I've found about the average atheist/agnostic......we don't seem to have a NEED to have other atheists around us.
  • I am one also, pleasure to meet you all!
  • Ramberta
    Ramberta Posts: 1,312 Member
    One thing I've found about the average atheist/agnostic......we don't seem to have a NEED to have other atheists around us.

    Agreed, cuz die-hard Atheists can be just as annoying as any other religious fanatic. :P
  • :angry: Seen too much : I Do not believe!!
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    I'm an agnostic atheist/secular humanist. I don't believe that there is a higher being out there but I admit I don't know. I do believe that you cannot expect others to direct their lives according to your faith unless you have proof. I believe in the power of people acting at their very best to conduct themselves with good will and sensitivity and altruism towards others.

    I'm so glad that when a horrible tragedy strikes, such as the massacre of children, that I don't have to argue it was "God's plan."
  • Carpaydeeum
    Carpaydeeum Posts: 116
    There are a few atheist groups on here. You may want to check them out. I don't know how active they are.
  • bsalvato
    bsalvato Posts: 63 Member
    Me me me!
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Happy Birthday, Lea.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Start a 'looking for Christian' friends thread and you'll flush out all the atheists. :)

    What you did there. I see it.

    :flowerforyou:
  • StheK
    StheK Posts: 443 Member
    Happy for other atheists and agnostics to friend me! Gotta admit im turned off accepting a friend request when Jesus is mentioned on their profile as an inspiration.

    Me too.
  • izzwizz_london
    izzwizz_london Posts: 11 Member
    I'm a happy atheist too. Only joined MFP a couple of days ago and very quickly almost left after seeing so many references to god. I find it all very strange.
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    present!
  • XtyAnn17
    XtyAnn17 Posts: 632 Member
    I believe in being accountable for yourself and thats it. No god to copout to, add me :)
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