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I frequent the south and own property there. The presence of religion is obvious, but not necessarily in a rude way.
Another poster here indicated that many of their business partners sign emails with phrases from the bible. That's pretty obsessed.
Perhaps athiests in the south are different than those in the north. No one around here cares what others say or do.
I get those same e-mails from time to time in Alaska. Alaska is really a mixed-bag. There are parts that are very religious (either Christian or Russian Orthodox), and other parts where there is no middle-eastern religion. There are villages in Alaska where there are no churches, synagogues, temples, or mosques at all, or bars either for that matter. As far as religion is concerned, Alaska goes from one extreme to the other, and everything in between.
I happen to live in an area where Christians dominate. Within an 8 mile radius of my home there are 12 Christian churches and 2 bars.
Yes we are but I do try and make the xtians just as uncomfortable as they try and make me.I have seen friends fired because they were Atheists or literally ridiculed...its encouraged my pure hatred for xtians.
What are "xtians?"
Disrespectful atheists give themselves a black eye. They go out of their way to offend Christians.
Christianity is the dominant religion in America, followed by Judaism. Christianity and Judaism share much in common, and in fact, we are told (in scripture) that we (Christians) are "Jews by adoption." Since you claim to be an "atheist" I wouldn't expect that you have a clue as to what that means; so, you're just going to have to accept it as true. That is what we are.
What kind of respect do you (as an atheist, who goes out of your way to make me uncomfortable) think you deserve? Answer: none.
In the bible belt, where as much as 85% of the population is religious, the views of an atheist can be easily overlooked. As a result, it could be tough to live your day to day when almost everyone else has the view that you're wrong.
I don't see why it "could be tough?" Can't they simply go about their activities day to day without being bothered by knowing that a co-worker is Christian? Why? How would anyone else know that they were atheist, unless they announced it at every opportunity, and why would they do that.
They (atheists) are always telling us to keep our religion to ourselves. Why don't they keep their atheism to themselves?
Why do they feel compelled to bully and ridicule Christians, just because they choose not to accept that their is a God? They invite the scorn they receive.
I've heard some say that atheists are still 'oppressed' in the US, especially the South, but I personally find that hard to believe. Is it really that bad in the States or are these people just whinging? I mean the US seems so secular, judging by American pop culture most people around the world would have a hard time believing that most Americans are religious. Of course pop culture does not reflect a lot of Americans but still, do atheists really have it hard at all in the US?
There has been several Atheist Presidents, so no, I don't think Atheists have been "oppressed".. On the other hand, there have been many, many Christians, Jews, Muslims, ... etc, that have grown up not being allowed to make their own decisions on religion.
I've heard some say that atheists are still 'oppressed' in the US, especially the South, but I personally find that hard to believe. Is it really that bad in the States or are these people just whinging? I mean the US seems so secular, judging by American pop culture most people around the world would have a hard time believing that most Americans are religious. Of course pop culture does not reflect a lot of Americans but still, do atheists really have it hard at all in the US?
Can you give us the names of some of the people you`ve heard say this?
According to statistics over 90% of Americans believe in God, and America is the most religious western nation in general. 'In God We Trust' is national motto and appears on the money - which other currency in the western world mention God?
America also has the world's largest Christian population by number, and plenty of churches in every street with most having billboards and Christian symbols and statues (less common in Europe and other parts of the western world). Even in large 'liberal' cities like NY and SF, churches are packed and most people are still Christian and religious in general.
OP being from Australia would never understand how much Americans in general are religious. Now are atheists being oppressed? Unless they advertise their atheism, nobody would know. However, they are the most hated and mistrusted minority, and there is no way they will get elected to run for public office (indeed they are banned from doing so in some states)
However, atheist organizations in America tend to insult, sue and oppress Christians as well.
Nunnor, did you ever think if you stop trying to push your religion on them, they will stop trying to push their Atheism on you? You can be pretty militant about Christianity. Most people where you live, don't bring up religion, so I am assuming you are always the one bringing it up first.
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