Who Are the (True) Atheists???

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Comment by Ron Edwards on August 2, 2009 at 6:53pm

Excellent points Kristy and Scott!!! Over the 2 days since I posted this blog, I've had 'thinkers block' LOL but now the 2 of you have me thinking again. Thanks!!!

Comment by Scott on August 2, 2009 at 11:00am

I think it does matter. First of all it is nearly impossible any rational human being not to agree with the atheistic messages in these videos and blogs. The percentage of confirmed atheists is far too low for all this apparent "support" for the ideas being communicated. I agree with Kristy that the internet allows for agreement by those who in earlier times would have remained silent on these issues. It would be interesting to do a survey of those claiming theistic beliefs to see what percentage of them are in fact in total disbelief and are only culturally religious. It will take many years for the social stigmata of being labelled an atheist for these people to finally break free.

In a serious attempt to bring these "doubters" into the fold there must be some type of cordial discussion instead of bashing their heads against the theistic wall. By using the soft approach we can gain the numbers needed to actually make a difference in our society. I don't know about you, but I would like to see some positve changes in the landscape before I die and the current form of agressive recruiting methods turns so many away. I suppose many atheists lack patience when dealing with people who are confused.

Comment by Chrys Stevenson on July 31, 2009 at 8:27pm

I think you will find that the official census figures are the ones that are inaccurate. People tend to answer the question about what religion they are based on the religion they were baptised into, not based on their current belief in God. Also, surveys show that many people who attend church do not believe in God, either. The anonymity of the internet allows non-believers to state their true feelings without fear of a backlash from friends, family, employers, customers or their community in general.