Atheists- When was the last time you were persecuted for your beliefs?

Question

Atheists follow a paradigm of understanding the world around them...this is called a "belief". Some beliefs are flexible while others are based on blind faith. Atheism is NOT a religion, but it IS a belief.

Ludwig Van...I usually keep my spiritual beliefs private as well....I don't know if it's fear as much as that I don't want to get into complex discussions with most people. I especially hush up around people who are very religious. Don't get me wrong...I believe in a LOT of things that other people consider imaginary, but God just isn't one of them.

Answer 1

I am not persecuted. Although some find my atheism the perfect excuse to insult my intelligence by spouting off Pascal's Wager.

Answer 2

It's weird, but I think that some people feel better about themselves somehow when they feel persecuted.

It separates them from others they don't think are as right, as intelligent or as good as they are. It makes them feel superior in some way. It also makes them feel stronger in their alliances.... alot of people seem to enjoy being like this.

I guess it's that way for some atheists too...

I'm christian, although i've never been persecuted for my beliefs... except for by my parents, but it was always an AWFUL experience! I didn't feel any satisfaction by it... still don't.

I know that persecution for belief or lack thereof will come, but that's just an effect of this fallen world, I suppose.

As a christian, I have accepted that no one may ever truly accept me, and everything may have to be counted a loss... except for Christ.

But, I know that at least HE loves and accepts me without conditions, and that gives me lots of peace, joy and comfort.

This cirtainly strengthens my alliances with God, although I do not feel superior to my parents or anyone else in any way, because of these different beliefs. In fact, with the hypocrisy that is seemingly overwhelming the Christian world today, sometimes a respectful or kind person of differing belief or opinion can be a breath of fresh air for me.

Answer 3

I've never been persecuted per se. Unless you count the believers who have become red-faced, start almost foaming at the mouth, and ask how I "dare to be an atheist," then begin to question my patriotism. Or the ones who give me a look like I had just said "I eat children for lunch." Occasionally I get the "RCA-Dog" look, like they can't quite get their heads around the idea someone doesn't believe in their gods. It's often amusing, but I can't really say I've felt persecuted. I'll leave that particular paranoia to the believers.

Answer 4

This is a trap set down from religious prospects, that if you believe something it has to be throw into the category of religion. This simply isn't true, because I believe I breathe oxygen doesn't mean that everyone is in an oxygen cult it is just a similarity that we all partake in. Religions really are a pain in the ***.

Answer 5

Never. I wasn't ever persecuted for my beliefs when I was a Christian, either.

At least a Christian is allowed to run for public office in Texas. An atheist is not allowed to.
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Answer 6

Never. It's more a non-belief that a belief system. Hard to be persecuted for something I don't believe.

Answer 7

Five minutes ago. Yahoo persecuted me with a violation notice because I asked a question pertaining to atheists here on Y!A.

Answer 8

Majorly, when I was public about my atheism in high school. Since then I have stopped telling people I am atheist but I still openly point out their flawed logic when they bring up religion.

Answer 9

Yesterday

Answer 10

I was pretty much banned by the PTA at my sons school 2 years ago. I spoke out against religious songs being sung at a public school. Everyone else on the PTA is christian. They stopped inviting me to meetings and fundraisers.