Are there any groups for Athiests, who are good-hearted people?

Question

I enjoy the church atmosphere, to some degree. I support the "love thy neighbor" attitude. I just happen to be an atheist and it's something that I can't overcome. I spent a great deal of my childhood in church and enjoyed it. I miss the atmosphere, but I refuse to be a hypocrite or a liar. I'm not going to pretend. Are there groups for people like me?

Answer 1

Instead of wasting time in a church that you know is silly, why don't you volunteer to serve on committees that are strong in charity work...your time will be very social, AND your time will actually help others and NOT make you feel like a hypocrite. Leave the church crap to those who cannot stand on their own legs...there are so many people who actually need real help in life...join in and help them. You will get so much more in return than what you are getting now. Good luck, you are a sweet person.

Answer 2

I'm an atheist and I still go to church once in a while. It's the Catholic church in Quebec, where if anyone stood up during the service and shouted "You dumb sheep, this is all superstition!" almost everybody would probably stare blankly, roll their shoulders and say "we know... so what?"

It's tradition more than anything. A good way for the community to bond on a Sunday morning. So if you miss church, you could find one where they don't take all the fire and brimstone seriously and go for the social experience.

Answer 3

From what I've seen/read, Wiccans seem to have that kind of atmosphere. Or can form one easily enough. If you can't find a particular group, I would try starting one myself. Advertise (newspaper ad-?) then hopefully word-of-mouth would set in. The first few 'meetings' could be casual-I would suggest providing some kind of snack food, and then who-ever shows up could discuss their ideas/beliefs. Eventually, a leader might emerge and can do a lecture/service if so desired.

Answer 4

Why do you agree with "love thy neighbor"? Why do you loathe hypocrites and liars? Have humans always held these standards? Where did these standards come from? Why are they pervasive in every culture?
Did you know the Christian church is the only religion that requires you to be a sinner ?

Answer 5

Go to American Atheists website and do a search for local groups in your area. Most states have an atheist group that you can join. I know Michigan Atheists have barbecues and movie nights...

There is also the Freedom From Religion Foundation in Madison Wisconsin. They have a great magazine, Freethought Today for members.

Answer 6

are there any other kind of atheists? And i didn't know there were any groups of christians who are good-hreated people. I know there are groups that claim to be.

Your question implies some really bad stereotypes that i have tried to counteract by my opposite stereotyping. But seriously, I did not become a good hearted person till i became atheists. When i was a christian, i claimed to be good hearted and did all the good things i did so that god will see and reward me. Now i do good things for people because i know it helps them out and i will like someone to be equally good to me if i needed some assistance. Learn more about atheism and you will see how erroneous your stereotype of them is

Answer 7

I wouldn't consider you a hypocrite if you went to church, you can go just for the friendships, and atmosphere, there were some atheists that came to our Easter celebration,
I'm Wiccan and still sometimes attend church.

the only hyporcite is one that meddles in the lief's of others.

Answer 8

There are groups that organize along these lines that are more accepting of a diversity of views. (Personally, I don't know of any that are specifically atheist.) You might find what you're looking for with Unitarian-Universalists, or perhaps a Quaker meeting or even a yoga or meditation class.

Your area should have at least one of those. Good luck. Community is important.

Answer 9

Being atheist is nothing to do with being good - or bad - hearted.

As strange as it may seem to many religionists, it is possible to live an honest decent life without banging on about god all the time. Many charities and voluntary groups exist which operate entirely outside of anyone's religious beliefs (or the lack of).

Answer 10

Unfortunately, no. There are no localized groups of atheists (which are comparable to churches). The closest thing you could do is get a bunch of friends and stay in close communication, I guess.