Atheist Church Opens in 35 more Towns!

[Retro Rob]

Just to preface this thread, I don't have a problem with "Atheist Churches", especially being a religious guy myself, I can see the benefits, no doubt

But what I have taken issue with is the ignorant hypocrisy as atheists generally seem to hate everything about religion, but they are stealing the "best bits" (oh, the irony) except for God with these new Churches:

British comedian Sanderson Jones, one of the founders of the group, said there were "so many things that I like about church, such as the community, and the singing, but there was one thing I didn't like and that was God." He and fellow comedian Pippa Evans decided to "steal the best bits" and form The Sunday Assembly.

http://www.christianpost.com/news/atheist-church-sunday-assembly-opens-in-35-more-towns-127190/

On their official site, them seem to be targeting the socially isolated, lonely, and likely ex-religious cast-offs.

http://sundayassembly.com/blog/2014...oubles-in-size-in-one-day-assembleeverywhere/

Now religion is generally castigated for playing on the emotionally weak and exploiting people, and now some atheists seem to smell the money and are doing the same thing.

:sneaky:

 

[TheSlamma]

Neo-Athiests - People who don't get the concept of "lack of beliefs"

 

[TwiceOver]

This is so confusing. I saw a commercial the other day for an Atheist "church" and it just blew my mind.

I don't consider myself "religious" in any way shape or form, but I don't consider myself an "Atheist". I guess I don't think about it enough to identify in any way.

 

[TheSlamma]

This is so confusing. I saw a commercial the other day for an Atheist "church" and it just blew my mind.

I don't consider myself "religious" in any way shape or form, but I don't consider myself an "Atheist". I guess I don't think about it enough to identify in any way.

That is the best spot to be in.. it's once you get a label that you get screwed.

 

[Retro Rob]

Neo-Athiests - People who don't get the concept of "lack of beliefs"

Well, perhaps they do get it, but want to stop lying to themselves about their beliefs.

I deeply believe atheists want a god or cause, just not a god that judges and holds people accountable -- in other words, they are the ones wanting a god made in their own image.

 

[Doc Savage Fan]

Good for them..."religious" liberty is a fundamental right of people of "faith" in this country.

 

[Bitek]

How odd. What would they be singing about then?

 

[alzan]

Perhaps it was the church that stole the best bits from peoples social gatherings in the first place.

I'm with Slamma; some non-believers don't understand the word usage or definition.

I wonder what will happen if atheist churches apply for tax exemption.

Well, perhaps they do get it, but want to stop lying to themselves about their beliefs.

I deeply believe atheists want a god or cause, just not a god that judges and holds people accountable -- in other words, they are the ones wanting a god made in their own image.

That may be true of a small percentage but IMO it's wishful thing on your part.

 

[pauldun170]

Just to preface this thread, I don't have a problem with "Atheist Churches", especially being a religious guy myself, I can see the benefits, no doubt

But what I have taken issue with is the ignorant hypocrisy as atheists generally seem to hate everything about religion, but they are stealing the "best bits" (oh, the irony) except for God with these new Churches:

http://www.christianpost.com/news/atheist-church-sunday-assembly-opens-in-35-more-towns-127190/

On their official site, them seem to be targeting the socially isolated, lonely, and likely ex-religious cast-offs.

http://sundayassembly.com/blog/2014...oubles-in-size-in-one-day-assembleeverywhere/

Now religion is generally castigated for playing on the emotionally weak and exploiting people, and now some atheists seem to smell the money and are doing the same thing.

:sneaky:

Churches in the United States are tax exempt entities where people who share common beliefs can congregate. A religion is an organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to an order of existence.

Atheism qualifies as a religion.
Atheist reject the validity of other traditional religions. Other religions reject the validity of Atheism.

Whats the big deal with them getting a church?

 

[Atomic Playboy]

I deeply believe atheists want a god or cause, just not a god that judges and holds people accountable -- in other words, they are the ones wanting a god made in their own image.

This is as stupid as an atheist believing that all religious people are just longing for the opportunity to see everyone they disagree with tortured for eternity in Hell because they're all sadists. Your logic is just "how could anyone not believe what I believe? I believe what I believe and I'm pretty clever. They must secretly want to believe but they need to keep up appearances." Yes, and all gay people are secretly straight and just go for the cock to upset their parents. How difficult is it to grasp that people have different beliefs than you?

 

[Retro Rob]

Whats the big deal with them getting a church?

Uhhh...

Just to preface this thread, I don't have a problem with "Atheist Churches", especially being a religious guy myself, I can see the benefits, no doubt.

 

[jhbball]

Uhhh...

more than 5,000,000 children die every year. Thanks Jesus!

 

[thraashman]

How odd. What would they be singing about then?

Maybe they just do karaoke. I personally think it would be awesome to walk into a church that was rocking out to the entire congregation singing Bohemian Rhapsody.

 

[Retro Rob]

Yes, and all gay people are secretly straight and just go for the cock to upset their parents. How difficult is it to grasp that people have different beliefs than you?

Ah, yes...comparing being gay with being an atheist. Doesn't surprise me seeing how defensive you are which is why you made a stupid comparison.

 

[pauldun170]

Uhhh...

Sorry didn't mean to direct that question at you. I did read your original quote right.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Ah, yes...comparing being gay with being an atheist. Doesn't surprise me seeing how defensive you are which is why you made a stupid comparison.

I made an intentionally stupid comparison as an analogue for your unintentionally stupid comparison. I'm glad you were able to identify that my comparison was stupid; have you figured out why yours was yet?

 

[NikolaeVarius]

How odd. What would they be singing about then?

Classic 80's rock.

 

[Retro Rob]

I made an intentionally stupid comparison as an analogue for your unintentionally stupid comparison. I'm glad you were able to identify that my comparison was stupid; have you figured out why yours was yet?

No, you're trying to clean it up now. And I drew my beliefs off of something called "evidence" (seeing how we have 35 Churches with atheists looking for more socially-isolated "converts").

You got defensive, instantly...just admit it.

 

[TheSlamma]

Classic 80's rock.

John Lennon – “Imagine”

 

[Doc Savage Fan]

more than 5,000,000 children die every year. Thanks Jesus!

If you actually believe what this horrific strawman implies...then it's no small wonder that one with this mentality would hate Christianity or any God that would allow such injustice.

Angry Man Shakes Fist At God

 

[realibrad]

Lol. A non god church started by a comedian that Rob takes as being serious. I don't think Rob gets it at all.

Community service is not only for the religious. Atheists like to do things do. Its a joke to call it a church, when really its just like minded people doing shit together. It might turn into something else sure, but for now, its mainly a Joke.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

No, you're trying to clean it up now. And I drew my beliefs off of something called "evidence" (seeing how we have 35 Churches with atheists looking for more socially-isolated "converts").

You got defensive, instantly...just admit it.

I get defensive when people say stupid things. "Atheists want a God that doesn't hold people accountable because they don't, get it, LOL" is a stupid sentiment.

 

[1prophet]

How odd. What would they be singing about then?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2hvkPyiAFE

"Imagine"

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today...

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one

 

[Retro Rob]

Lol. A non god church started by a comedian that Rob takes as being serious. I don't think Rob gets it at all.

Community service is not only for the religious. Atheists like to do things do. Its a joke to call it a church, when really its just like minded people doing shit together. It might turn into something else sure, but for now, its mainly a Joke.

What I am not getting?

I never said atheists can't engage in community service, it just seems strange how "not collecting stamps" is a hobby, but atheists Churches are [allegedly] opening up.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5kHx1itU8c