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?

Views: 3131

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

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

Joan a study about your experience would be awesome.

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. 

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

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

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.

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)

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on May 11, 2012 at 11:38pm
Hey there! You're so funny! Hope you have a nice weekend!
Permalink Reply by AtheistTech on May 11, 2012 at 11:46pm

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

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on May 12, 2012 at 12:55am
You have a nice sense of humor ... Lol
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!
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!"
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.
Permalink Reply by Joan Denoo on May 15, 2012 at 12:13am

Steph, can you keep us posted on what you discover? What makes us ethical? How do we come by our moral system? 

RSS

© 2013   Atheist Nexus. All rights reserved. Admin: Richard Haynes.

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service