Atheists,don't you think we could do a better job of public relations?

Question

I'm getting fed up with my fellow atheists who ask questions only to inflame christians.
or
The ones who ask why are christians hypocrites.
I have christian relatives and would never act like I'm holier than thou.
I think we could do better.
We are the ones who act like hypocrites sometimes and not the christians.
Its time we practice what we preach!

i see the kids are still here

Answer 1

You are right. I've been a right bastard. Now how 'bout some Candy!?

Answer 2

I am a non-denominational Atheist. Screw public relations... Make every christian read Plato's parable of the underground den 3000 times and shave with William Occam's Razor a time a or three and see how many remain Christian...

Answer 3

A lot of Christians are totally cool. The fundy's represent themselves as the only christians but its BS. Everybody should just quit tripping. However, its pretty fun to wind up the bible thumpers, they always respond. Its hysterical, they're like three year olds.

Answer 4

This is an extremely funny bit of theater if I may say that. Nice picture. I haven't seen that kind of definition and color saturation since Kodachrome 25. Don't work yourself up into a tizzy. The likelihood is extremely good you don't know any of the true believers. That's how bad it is.

Answer 5

Yup, but then thats true of everyone. I personally look at it this way, we are atheists and as such should not get involved in religious matters (whether that be voluntary or by being dragged in by other people). If we want to be rounded individuals we should just be able to say 'believe what you like, I do.' Thats what being atheist means for me.

Answer 6

“Atheists deserve to have their own holiday—Nothingday—the purpose of which would be to honor what they believe in, which is absolutely nothing. Nothingday would be held on the day of the winter solstice and would be celebrated by holding nationwide conferences explicitly designed to accomplish nothing.

“For example, there would be seminars and workshops on the virtue of standing for nothing. Participants would be invited to watch a video on the meaning of Nothingday and would then discover—to their utter delight—that there’s nothing on the tape. Tables outside conference rooms would be set up, though there would be nothing on them. Breakout sessions would allow participants to huddle in corners for the express purpose of doing nothing. When they reassemble, their team leader would be able to report that they have accomplished absolutely nothing. Naturally, no minutes would be kept.

“They would then repair to the cocktail lounge where they would all be given empty glasses. Dinner would follow, though nothing would be served. At the awards ceremony, those who best represent the spirit of nothing would, of course, be given nothing for their efforts. Best of all, the keynote speaker wouldn’t open his mouth, allowing everyone to just sit there, staring endlessly into space.

“Quite frankly, this sounds a heck of a lot better than the conferences I’ve been to.”

Merry Christmas to all atheists.

Answer 7

What would your motivation be? To draw people into the light of atheism?

Seriously, though, I appreciate the candor. Socratic discussion, without being antagonitic, without using rhetoric (as I did above), is the best way to make true progress when dialoguing on any topic.

God bless you!

Answer 8

agreed. im agnostic, i went to a christian school from k-11th. so most of my friends are christians. however i am agaisnt forcing religion on anyone, and if someone tries to force it on me i'll ask questions about theirs as i please, its a respect factor. however they do go by more set codes unlike many athiests. unless theres a book for athiests about moral conduct and what not that im not aware of. but i agree that we shouldnt be arguing merely to stir them up and constantly call them hypocrites, though ive met a good many who are, there are also many who arent.

Answer 9

The Christians are very careful to get any positive questions I post about atheists removed, they see us as a real threat to their superstitious religious beliefs and they are right to.

Answer 10

As a fellow Atheist I agree with you. We should get our point across without offending xians.

Answer 11

Hey, Miz B (or is it Mr. B?)

Your name suits you!

I think you aren't really an atheist, you're just here to give them a bad name with your raunchy behavior. Most atheists don't (mis)behave as you do.

Does your mama know you're here?