@seculardotorg That not believing that a deity exists (and all the accompanying baggage) is no more of a character defect than not believing in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, or the Tooth Fairy. Judge me for how I treat others, not what dogma I subscribe to.
@seculardotorg That not accepting religious dogma is not a rejection of morality. Disbelief in a deity as supreme moral authority does raise the difficult question of how to live a moral life. But wishing for such an authority isn’t an argument for its existence.
@seculardotorg That *no one* speaks for atheists/agnostics. Disbelief doesn’t imply subscription to any brand of dogma. Unless I endorse an atheist celebrity or organization, don’t assume their views represent or even resemble mine. Want to know what I think? Ask me!
@seculardotorg Social and legal systems strongly favor believers over non-believers—suppressing and discriminating against those who don’t believe, both in the US and worldwide. If some atheists/agnostics seem bitter, they might have good reason. Don’t judge them for that.
@seculardotorg Religious belief is not required to have sense of purpose & meaning. It’s true that abandoning dogma after a lifetime of belief is uncomfortable, but welcome to the real world. If a myth helps you face it, fine—but don’t impose that myth on others.
@seculardotorg Most discussions between believers and non-believers on religious topics end up revolving around, or often clashing on one or more of those five issues. It’s good to be aware of them.
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