Is it politically correct to be an atheist?

Question

That's what I just read in a posting on here, and I'm curious about what other peoples' opinions might be.

(((Hayden)))

Answer 1

No, being an atheist is political suicide.

Answer 2

No, a recent poll showed that people would rather live next to a gays or Muslims rather than Atheists. And forget elected office. That is the epitome of political correctness (it is politics after all).

But once again, I am astonished at the ability of many YA users to give answers that have nothing to do with the questions asked.

Answer 3

I think it is very politically correct, since being politically correct usually means to take no stand which might be offensive to others. And atheists have the market cornered on that one. Politically correct. It bothers the conscience to believe that way. I believe it is conviction. I may not agree with you, but defend your right to believe as you do.

Answer 4

Not at all.

However, the odds are considerably higher that one's opinions will be more in line with real-world science as opposed to dogma.

Edit: Notice how many people answering the question don't seem to have an accurate idea of just what "politically correct" means.

Answer 5

There is no such thing as politically correct. It is merely a perspective, and people who tend to adhere to political correctness at heart are the ones who are politically incorrect in the first place.

For instance if someone is afraid to call someone "black", then they obviously think there is something wrong with being "black". In the same way someone who is afraid to call someone a midget thinks that being a midget is inherently a bad or shameful thing and you must cover it up. Basically it is like someone putting a nice frosting on a cake when inside is nothing but mayonnaise.

Answer 6

Doesn't seem like that would be true,since even the liberals seem to spend all their time these days trying to make sure everbody knows they believe in God as much as the next guy. Seems like every politician alive is trying to bring their "faith" into their commentary when they think they can make it fit. There are times when it seems like it's a Jesus contest on capital hill.

AD

Answer 7

If you're in politics, atheists are too small of a "base" to pander to. Too many folks claim to be religious, and you can't ignore voters. Besides, it's a lot easier to get religious folks worked up about wedge issues. Atheists care about real issues like education, health care and the environment. Religionists care about gay marriage and abortion.

((Zilla))

Answer 8

Being an atheist is not politically correct but atheism is morally and intellectually correct.

Yes I said morally.

Answer 9

If you believe that the world is Christian then you might think that it's not pc to be an atheist, but the world is not, not america, not the eu, not anywhere on earth. God has a people for his temple and it's not visible to the world except to those whom God reveals himself to, in love or judgement. So, it depends on whether or not your notion of Christianity is true or obscured by the angels of light, (2 Corinthians 11:4). If your understanding of Christianity is true, then it's pc to be an atheist because pc is the rule of the world. Just remember, Christianity didn't come up with the term, atheists did.

Answer 10

Hey Debbie, I think it is very politically correct, since being politically correct usually means to take no stand which might be offensive to others. And atheists have the market cornered on that one, with no God, and no sacred laws you can promote homosexuality, no death penalty, no heaven to gain, no hell to pay. Politically correct, spiritually incorrect. It bothers the conscience to believe that way. I believe it is conviction. I may not agree with you, but defend your right to believe as you do.