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Do we need a Universal Atheist Symbol?

I hope we can start a serious disscusion about having one Global Atheist Symbol to identify all the atheists in the World.

The two letters A + T are at the root of more than 80 official languages plus hundreds of unofficial languages or regional languages:

http://aberingi.livejournal.com/539.html

Latest design 2010 ATHEIST EYE ~OJO ATEO:

http://www.atheistnexus.org/video/universal-atheist-symbol-2007-1

The original design:

http://www.atheistnexus.org/video/atheist-symbol-simbolo-ateo-1

Slideshow of the latest design atheisteye:

http://www.atheistnexus.org/photo/albums/atheist-eye-ojo-ateo

Athesitically yours

Jorge Aberingi

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Permalink Reply by Aberingi on May 23, 2010 at 3:58pm

Yes but... very few million people would recognise the atom as being atheist, nevertheless the proposed Universal Atheist Symbol can be read in more than 80 official languages + dialects. The two letters A + T melted together is a new anagram. The symbol can be draw by a child anywhere.

Please do not confuse atheism with religion. Athesim is a lifestyle, and I am very proud to be ATHEIST!!!.

Aberingi

Permalink Reply by Harley Faggetter on May 23, 2010 at 8:37pm

I disagree, I think the Atom represents science pretty universally, and the A within it symbolises the atheism.

Permalink Reply by John Jubinsky on May 24, 2010 at 10:13am

I very much like this version of the circled A over T. It is very aesthetic. I think it would help capture the interest of non-Atheists. Moreover, it is very positive and upbeat in nature. One thing that I always disliked about a crucifix was that it conveyed that I was to feel sorry for someone rather than do purposeful things. This particular A over T is 180 degrees away from that.

Permalink Reply by Dr. Terence Meaden on May 24, 2010 at 4:49pm

This is very good, Aberingi.

May I invite you to try further experimenting with the A and T sections in various shades of pink and red?

Permalink Reply by ɟǝןıx dǝʇɹɐɹ on May 24, 2010 at 5:20pm

He he he, this was funny! :)

Permalink Reply by John Jubinsky on May 24, 2010 at 8:07pm

I don't think pink is bold enough. By using blue where the green is we might be able to represent that life developed in and emerged from the sea. Using blue there would also tend to convey a steel appearance for strength. Finally, in my opinion blue would most effectively depict the symbol as pristine. I don't think anything else about the stylish A over T needs to be changed.

Permalink Reply by Aberingi on May 24, 2010 at 11:53pm

Thanks Dr. Terence your wish is my desire.

This design from the original black and white was the winner of our design contest for 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfreYu9Al_I

If you want to see more work done on the A/T symbol please look for aberingi in youtube.

Aberingi

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Permalink Reply by Aberingi on May 25, 2010 at 12:26am

Sorry Dr. Terence I made the mistake twice, so please go further down and find my reply to John Jubinsky, please.

Thanks

Aberingi.

By the way I am Spaniard Technical translator 56 years old and atheist since 1968.

This A/T proposal for a Universal Atheist Symbol is wel spread among latin speaking cultures. Straight away you can read de words A T E O (atheist in general) and A T E A (atheist woman).

Permalink Reply by Tezcatlipoca on May 23, 2010 at 3:26pm

You shouldn't need a symbol for not being religious. It's not necessary. Overarching symbols and terms like "athiesm" are something I'm actually trying to get away from (hence my sparse interaction here, for instance). Besides, I'm 5% agnostic as a matter of principle. It doesn't make any difference to me whether there are deities anyway, because if there were, I'd be against them, also as a matter of principle.

Permalink Reply by Aberingi on May 23, 2010 at 3:52pm

You are making the same old mistake. You are relating the symbol with religion.

There are millions of symbols. This one represents a life style. Athesits are happier and should no be put into the religions bag.

So, if you are walking down the street and see somebody wearing the symbol you may approach tha person for a chat.

Aberingi

Permalink Reply by Tezcatlipoca on May 23, 2010 at 4:09pm

Non-theists vary a lot across cultures and lifestyles. There's a lot of diversity there being lumped under one heading. Maybe I'm proving your point for you here; that doesn't necessarily sound like a bad thing as far as dialogue, social mingling, etc. are concerned. All the pros and cons of "lumping" vs. "splitting" are evident here and should be taken into account.