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- This is a support and conversation community for people who don't believe in gods.
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Connect with Atheists
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Help and Support Links
- Freedom From Religion Foundation
- The Secular Therapy Project
- Secular Students Alliance
- Black Nonbelievers
- The Clergy Project
- Atheist Alliance International
- Sunday Assembly
- Atheist Ireland
- Atheism UK
- Atheists United
Streaming Media
This is mostly YouTube at the moment. Podcasts and similar media - especially on federated platforms - may also feature here.
- Atheist Debates - Matt Dillahunty
- Rationality Rules
- Friendly Atheist
- Making Sense with Sam Harris
- Cosmic Skeptic
- Genetically Modified Skeptic
- Street Epistemology
- Armored Skeptic
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Orgs, Blogs, Zines
- Center for Inquiry
- American Atheists
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- Atheist Republic
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- The Angry Atheist
- History for Atheists
- Rationalist International
- Atheist Revolution
- Debunking Christianity
- Godless Mom
- Atheist Freethinkers
Mainstream
Bibliography
Start here...
...proceed here.
- God is Not Great (Hitchens)
- The God Delusion (Dawkins)
- The End of Faith (Harris)
- Why I Am Not a Christian (Russell)
- Letter to a Christian Nation (Harris)
Proselytize Religion
From Reddit
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Why is it always so hard to just leave people alone? How empty is her life that she actually went to court over this, spent money, time, and resources on hate.
BECAUSE SHES BEING VICTIMIZED. /s
Because everyone is more important than anyone else & they all not only deserve to be heard, but if you disagree, you’re the asshole… it’s internal justification for ignorance
Not everyone deserves to be heard. That's ridiculous. Being heard means someone is listening. We don't have sufficient time or ears for everyone to be heard.
I agree that everyone deserves the chance to speak. But not everyone deserves a platform to be heard.
If someone wants to be a bigot, they can go shout about it in their backyard. But don't put the burden of hearing it on the rest of us. Ain't nobody got time for that.
I think you two are on the same page, the words they emphasized point to a ‘this is from their point of view, look how selfish they are’ kinda message.
I shoulda added the /s I suppose
Yeah, I wasn't sure so I worded it to possibly be agreeing :-)
I noticed this with the universe: somehow resources and time find their way into the pockets of those who use it cause harm on somebody else. But for us folks who wanna just put food on the table or pay debt we are always at the verge of drowning.
If you examine the tenets of Christianity and the Bible, spreading homophobic beliefs can be seen as a duty:
Firstly, let's explore why it a Christian responsibility to share God's message. Leviticus 19:16-18 says: "Do not go about spreading slander among your people. Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor's life. I am the LORD." This passage encourages us to be truthful in our communication with others, as well as to avoid causing harm to those around us. By sharing the Biblical perspective on various issues, including sexual morality, they fulfill this commandment.
Additionally, Matthew 28:19-20 emphasizes the importance of spreading the Gospel in all parts of the world: "Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of time." This verse illustrates the mandate from Jesus himself to preach his gospel and instruct new converts in His ways.
Now, when we turn to the subject of homosexuality, there are multiple verses in both Old and New Testaments that categorize homosexual acts as sinful and an abomination. For instance, Leviticus 18:22 declares: "You must not lie down with a man as with a woman; that is detestable." The concept of homosexual behavior being considered an abomination or detestable act appears several times throughout the Bible (e.g., Leviticus 20:13). In Romans 1:24-27, Paul speaks about how certain people exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones, which resulted in God's wrath.
In summary, it is crucial for Christians to spread the Word of God, because the Bible serves as the guide for living a virtuous life. Homosexuality stands out as one of the practices contrary to Biblical teachings, described as an abomination. Therefore, by sharing their beliefs, these Christian individuals aren't merely promoting homophobia but rather, they are adhering to the principles set forth by God in the Bible.
You may not agree, but it's at least consistent with their faith.
I don't mean to be that guy, but I'm not gonna read all that. You replied to me assuming I don't know anything about Christianity, which isn't true. My comment was kind of rhetorical.
I grew up in a household that was Christian, my partners household was catholic, and I've read pretty good chunks of the Bible.
I appreciate the sentiment, but your time is really better spent elsewhere.
Guess the Bible would be too long for you as well. Have a nice day.
I mean, don't you think it's a little presumptuous on your part to give someone what amounts to a lecture on the tenants of christianity in a lemmy comment?
How do you know what it is if you didn't read it?
We're clearly not getting anywhere with this. I'm gonna go do literally anything else. This is exactly why I don't browse atheist communities. There's always a know-it-all that's willing to dole out all of their clearly very much more correct than yours opinions.
I'm here for discussion -- feel free to analyze what I wrote and provide specific feedback. I am able to change my mind.
I'm good