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Morally Depraved because I came out Atheist

Whenever I come out Atheist .. they assume I must have no ethics or morals whatsoever and that I am willing to do just about anything --- like lie, cheat and steal.

Anyone else have this happen to them?

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Permalink Reply by Steph S. on May 12, 2012 at 3:59pm

Joan a study about your experience would be awesome.

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Permalink Reply by Joan Denoo on May 12, 2012 at 8:49pm

Steph, I have taken so many strange and interesting paths in my life and I write about them in little snippets. My book, "A Splendid Heresy" is in the making.

Thanks for your interest.

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Permalink Reply by Jedi Wanderer on May 12, 2012 at 8:51pm

Ooh, that sounds worth the reading! When can I expect my copy? ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Steph S. on May 12, 2012 at 8:54pm

I would love to read your book Joan. And so would Jedi .. there's real interest here.

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Permalink Reply by AtheistTech on May 11, 2012 at 11:17pm

Well, they assume the same for me, but n my case, they are right! :o)

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Permalink Reply by Steph S. on May 11, 2012 at 11:38pm

Hey there! You're so funny! Hope you have a nice weekend!

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Permalink Reply by AtheistTech on May 11, 2012 at 11:46pm

Yeah, I agree. I am funny lookin'. You do the same!!!

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Permalink Reply by Steph S. on May 12, 2012 at 12:55am

You have a nice sense of humor ... Lol

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Permalink Reply by Steph S. on May 14, 2012 at 7:51am

Thank you all for contributing. I'm really impressed by the wonderful replies I received here. They have been helpful!

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Permalink Reply by Shawn on May 14, 2012 at 9:17am

This is something I'm still pondering. It seems some people need god to keep them in check. I equate it to a child who only behaves only because they're scared of being disciplined. It's amazing how fast some people jump to "Oh you don't believe in god? Youre an evil person!"

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Permalink Reply by Steph S. on May 14, 2012 at 9:23am

Yes, Shawn this is exactly the attitude I am talking about. Like you say, they think if you don't believe in god then you must be evil. So I have been studying ethics and behavior. What makes us ethical? And how we come by our moral system.