Why Do I Rail On About Religion?

Why Do I Rail On About Religion?

I’m sorry I haven’t written much lately but summer seems to take up a great deal of my life.

I was asked recently why I go on so about religion when I don’t even believe in it.  The question came from a fundie who didn’t understand how an atheist can be so concerned.

After some thought, I came up with several reasons (in no particular order).

1. I feel it’s our duty to point out the delusion to anyone who will listen. Yes, I realize it makes me a proselytizer but if we don’t do our best to eliminate religion, the world will never change.

2. It’s important that we not be quiet about atheism to show others that they are not alone.

3. We must continue to point out the evil that exists within religion.

4.  It’s our duty to shame those who use religion for dishonest and immoral purposes.

5. Since most religious people don’t want to make trouble within their own religion, especially the Muslims. So, we must continue to remind them that they are the minders of their own people. It is their job to police the extremists who profess to their faith. If outsiders try to contain the bad guys, the result is often a holy war. We must continue to pressure the unwilling to stop the bombers, killers and evil doers.

6. Some one has to be strong enough, brave enough and logical enough to step up to the challenge. If not me and you, then who.

Remember to keep your debates calm and logical. We will never convince anyone to listen if we mistreat them. We will never bring them into the light if we shroud our words in darkness.

So, that’s why I continue to fight to bring the world into a logical and sensible place.

Walk the Path in Grace