Atheists can be so stupid sometimes

[GodlessAstronomer]

The Big Apple Coalition of Reason have started taking out pro-atheism ads on New York subways and buses recently. The goal is to "raise awareness" of people who don't believe in god. This is possibly the stupidest thing I've seen an atheist/humanist organization do.

We don't need to "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in ghosts, or "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in astrology, why do we need to do it for atheists? I have a fundamental problem with organized atheism, because it's just silly to have an organization of people who don't do something or don't believe in something. When was the last time you attended your "I don't believe in unicorns" meeting?

Furthermore this only reinforces what many religious people have been saying - atheism is becoming a religion. These IDIOTS at The Big Apple Coalition of Reason are employing extremely religious tactics - they are working to try to convert people, they are using in-your-face ads and shoving their (lack of) beliefs down other people's throats. It's offensive and it's counter-productive.

So basically this is a big FUCK YOU to the Big Apple Coalition of Reason and any other atheists out there who are turning a lack of beliefs into a religion unto itself, making it difficult for reasonable atheists to defend our position that our mindset is not a religious one.

 

[TruePaige]

Hah..that is pretty retarded.

 

[theflyingpig]

Anything that pisses off religious fools makes me happy. I support this campaign. Everyone knows this.

 

[Barfo]

Originally posted by: theflyingpig
Anything that pisses off religious fools makes me happy. I support this campaign. Everyone knows this.

I didn't.

 

[TheVrolok]

Yeah, that's incredibly stupid. In the same vein, last time I was up at PSU I saw a table set up outside where the atheist club was answering questions/promoting atheism. I just don't get it.

 

[OCGuy]

Actually the relig-nuts go through life thinking that everyone thinks like them. When they come across someone who does something outside of what that book of fairy-tails says is OK, they cant believe it.

"Oh my god! People living together and fornicating without being married?"

"Oh my god! Some people dont go to church? Who will put money in the basket?"

"Oh my god! Some people enjoy sex positions other than missionary?"

 

[AbAbber2k]

I'm feeling very neutral about this.

 

[syrillus]

oh, science damnit!

 

[BoberFett]

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
The Big Apple Coalition of Reason have started taking out pro-atheism ads on New York subways and buses recently. The goal is to "raise awareness" of people who don't believe in god. This is possibly the stupidest thing I've seen an atheist/humanist organization do.

We don't need to "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in ghosts, or "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in astrology, why do we need to do it for atheists? I have a fundamental problem with organized atheism, because it's just silly to have an organization of people who don't do something or don't believe in something. When was the last time you attended your "I don't believe in unicorns" meeting?

Furthermore this only reinforces what many religious people have been saying - atheism is becoming a religion. These IDIOTS at The Big Apple Coalition of Reason are employing extremely religious tactics - they are working to try to convert people, they are using in-your-face ads and shoving their (lack of) beliefs down other people's throats. It's offensive and it's counter-productive.

So basically this is a big FUCK YOU to the Big Apple Coalition of Reason and any other atheists out there who are turning a lack of beliefs into a religion unto itself, making it difficult for reasonable atheists to defend our position that our mindset is not a religious one.

:thumbsup:

 

[AreaCode707]

Originally posted by: BoberFett

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
The Big Apple Coalition of Reason have started taking out pro-atheism ads on New York subways and buses recently. The goal is to "raise awareness" of people who don't believe in god. This is possibly the stupidest thing I've seen an atheist/humanist organization do.

We don't need to "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in ghosts, or "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in astrology, why do we need to do it for atheists? I have a fundamental problem with organized atheism, because it's just silly to have an organization of people who don't do something or don't believe in something. When was the last time you attended your "I don't believe in unicorns" meeting?

Furthermore this only reinforces what many religious people have been saying - atheism is becoming a religion. These IDIOTS at The Big Apple Coalition of Reason are employing extremely religious tactics - they are working to try to convert people, they are using in-your-face ads and shoving their (lack of) beliefs down other people's throats. It's offensive and it's counter-productive.

So basically this is a big FUCK YOU to the Big Apple Coalition of Reason and any other atheists out there who are turning a lack of beliefs into a religion unto itself, making it difficult for reasonable atheists to defend our position that our mindset is not a religious one.

:thumbsup:

:beer:

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
We don't need to "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in ghosts, or "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in astrology, why do we need to do it for atheists?

Are there people who try and run your lives and create laws based on ghosts? Are there people who blow themselves up and kill thousands in the name of astrology?

Religion is dangerous. The sooner society gets away from it, the better.

 

[Praxis1452]

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
The Big Apple Coalition of Reason have started taking out pro-atheism ads on New York subways and buses recently. The goal is to "raise awareness" of people who don't believe in god. This is possibly the stupidest thing I've seen an atheist/humanist organization do.

We don't need to "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in ghosts, or "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in astrology, why do we need to do it for atheists? I have a fundamental problem with organized atheism, because it's just silly to have an organization of people who don't do something or don't believe in something. When was the last time you attended your "I don't believe in unicorns" meeting?

Furthermore this only reinforces what many religious people have been saying - atheism is becoming a religion. These IDIOTS at The Big Apple Coalition of Reason are employing extremely religious tactics - they are working to try to convert people, they are using in-your-face ads and shoving their (lack of) beliefs down other people's throats. It's offensive and it's counter-productive.

So basically this is a big FUCK YOU to the Big Apple Coalition of Reason and any other atheists out there who are turning a lack of beliefs into a religion unto itself, making it difficult for reasonable atheists to defend our position that our mindset is not a religious one.

meh, some atheists "lack belief". I actively believe that god does not exist, though that really pertains to all the definitions of god that people have created. Depends on how god is defined, but by all current interpretations I actively do not believe it exists just as I believe that the FSM does not actually exist.

 

[zerocool84]

I'm atheist but think this is stupid as well.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I think it's amusing.

 

[TruePaige]

Originally posted by: OCguy

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
We don't need to "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in ghosts, or "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in astrology, why do we need to do it for atheists?

Are there people who try and run your lives and create laws based on ghosts? Are there people who blow themselves up and kill thousands in the name of astrology?

Religion is dangerous. The sooner society gets away from it, the better.

Yes to that one, cults based on stars and comet patterns.

 

[JS80]

Stupid people are stupid. What a concept.

 

[jonks]

I think it's more of a "you are not alone" type thing. I don't have a problem with it.

And 90% of people don't believe in ghosts or astrology. If they did, a group might need forming to oppose them. Atheists are a targeted minority, and polls show are less trusted than muslims, which for america is saying something.

Further, joining a group of people who are non-believers might allow you to have a conversation where you won't worry you'll offend someone with frank talk regarding the idiocy of organized religion.

Nothing wrong with joining a group. It's atheism, not anarchy.

I won't be joining, I'm busy, and my friends are mostly secular anyway.

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

Originally posted by: OCguy

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
We don't need to "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in ghosts, or "raise awareness" for people who don't believe in astrology, why do we need to do it for atheists?

Are there people who try and run your lives and create laws based on ghosts? Are there people who blow themselves up and kill thousands in the name of astrology?

Religion is dangerous. The sooner society gets away from it, the better.

I agree with you, but I don't think a bus ad campaign is an effective means to this end.

I envision something more like mandatory lobotomies and/or massive LSD overdoses to registered church members. That oughta do it.

Ok the 2nd part was just a joke, but still...

 

[oogabooga]

Originally posted by: jonks
I think it's more of a "you are not alone" type thing. I don't have a problem with it.

I imagine that's what it's for. It's more "preaching to the choir" (if you will) than "CONVERT! THE END IS NEAR!".

I don't agree with their opinions, but if they feel ads on a subway get them to their goal, power to them I guess.

 

[Jeff7]

I think a better message might be, "Dear dipshits, just because I don't believe in your imaginary friend, that doesn't mean I'm devoid of ethics. Your 'god' is not the origin of morality. Get over it."

For some, attempting to hold those thoughts in mind at once results in a Divide By Zero error.

 

[lupi]

what do you expect, atheism is nothing but another religion.

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

Sounds like the Unitarian Universalist church to me. They don't believe in anything - they just promote tolerance of others. Which is fine - but that doesn't seem very church-like.

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

Originally posted by: lupi
what do you expect, atheism is nothing but another religion.

Like baldness is just another hair color.

 

[Spineshank]

Its a free country...find a hobby?

 

[FoBoT]

yes, atheism is religion to some and will become as radical and militant as other religions as anti-religion atheists outlaw religion and oppress traditional religions