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My mate DrHoz posted this meme...now, I don't normally do these (as my husbear has pointed out :) but I do like to mention rarely I am not necessarily fond of a monotheistic dominated world....so, I thought I might add my little bit..although I do wish to say I DON'T find offending christians for the fun of it a worthwhile pasttime. Its just stupid.
I post the meme (sigh - that word again) thingy again here. Please don't feel you have to repeat this :)
I have bolded what I actually have done. And I added my own comment in italics after each.
1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge. Sounds vaguely entertaining ro realy stupid. Not done it
2. Met at least one of the “Four Horsemen” (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person. Uhuh
3. Created an atheist blog. I do like the anti-scientology blogs....
4. Used the Flying Spaghetti Monster in a religious debate with someone. Not sure what this is
5. Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic. Often
6. Been unable to watch Growing Pains reruns because of Kirk Cameron. Well, that's just taste surely, but I do qualify
7. Own more Bibles than most Christians you know. This is sady true....
8. Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc. Well, the average bible leaves so little room for notes
9. Have come out as an atheist to your family. I was raised agnostic I guess
10. Attended a campus or off-campus atheist gathering. Was interesting talking to different rationalists, but most seemed to "believe" in science instead. Lol
11. Are a member of an organized atheist/Humanist/etc. organization. If facebook counts, then yes. Lol
12. Had a Humanist wedding ceremony. I will have one! But will also do a pagan one. A buddhist one. A catholic one...so I think I flunk this question
13. Donated money to an atheist organization. Yeah, I have given a bob in the past
14. Have a bookshelf dedicated solely to Richard Dawkins. I wouldn't torture myself
15. Lost the friendship of someone you know because of your non-theism. Sad but true
16. Tried to argue or have a discussion with someone who stopped you on the street to proselytize. Sigh. Sad but true. It is the "we must convert people" behaviour that really does offend me, and hence inspires me to post this in some kind of lame arse solidarity with Drhoz.
17. Had to hide your atheist beliefs on a first date because you didn’t want to scare him/her away. Is true, but I can say that many people who are religious are wonderful partners.
18. Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia. Not sure of this one...
19. Attended a protest that involved religion. Yes, although I rarely attend any protest i respect anyones right to do so.
20. Attended an atheist conference.
21. Subscribe to Pat Condell’s YouTube channel. Seen it, but i subscribe only to muscle porn
22. Started an atheist group in your area or school. Nope.
23. Successfully “de-converted” someone to atheism. Unfortunately yes...I loathe affecting anyones beliefs
24. Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die. Happy to organ donate
25. Told someone you’re an atheist only because you wanted to see the person’s reaction. I have done so to make a few older australians take a reality check
26. Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place. Lol. Yes. Damn good question.
27. Lost a job because of your atheism. This seems unlikely in my nation
28. Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn’t count). Hmmm. Well, I am doing this for Drhoz
29. Have crossed “In God We Trust” off of - or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on - dollar bills. Seems very juvenile
30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. (Canadian equivalent: refused to stand for the national anthem because of the "god keep our land lyric) Lol. Plenty of times.
31. Said “Gesundheit!” (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn’t want to say “Bless you!” Every time. I have never said Bless You in my life for this.
32. Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying. Weird, but I guess relevant question....Ummm, yep. i have made an ffort to not be seen praying when friends have
33. Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch. I find it so annoying I can't do this.
34. Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist. My parents are not believers.
35. Have “atheism” listed on your Facebook or dating profile - and not a euphemistic variant. Sorry, but am a buddhist.
36. Attended an atheist’s funeral (i.e. a non-religious service). Unfortunately the two people I know most closely who died, neither who believed, were buried in christian burials because the family members chose that.
37. Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic) I don't buy any magazines.
38. Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism.Not sure I would want to be interviewed.
39. Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God. Don't write letters to editor.
40. Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift. Seems as preachy as annoying christians, and really stupid action.
41. Wear pro-atheist clothing in public. Lol. Well, not yet.
42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them. Sigh. Yes. I remember a repeat visiting Jehovah Witness from when I was in my twenties....they deserved all they got.
43. Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn’t believe in God. Have been verbally abused, and felt threatened. But never hit.
44. Receive Google Alerts on “atheism” (or variants). Prefer less alerts in my mail.
45. Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn’t celebrate it. Lol. Very true!
46. Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein’s Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the “enemy.” Fundamentalists of any type are not my enemy, they are their own enemy really.
47. Refuse to tell anyone what your “sign” is… because it doesn’t matter at all. Lol. But it matters! Lol. I havent noticed that "astrology" is a "religion" or unfied and codified coherent belief system with a creator or god. Lol
48. Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they’re up to… this seems really stupid, and insutling really.
49. Have kept your eyes open while you watched others around you pray. Sure,
50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you. Yep. I try to not enter any place of worship. Out of respect for those peoples beliefs!
I post the meme (sigh - that word again) thingy again here. Please don't feel you have to repeat this :)
I have bolded what I actually have done. And I added my own comment in italics after each.
1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge. Sounds vaguely entertaining ro realy stupid. Not done it
2. Met at least one of the “Four Horsemen” (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person. Uhuh
3. Created an atheist blog. I do like the anti-scientology blogs....
4. Used the Flying Spaghetti Monster in a religious debate with someone. Not sure what this is
5. Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic. Often
6. Been unable to watch Growing Pains reruns because of Kirk Cameron. Well, that's just taste surely, but I do qualify
7. Own more Bibles than most Christians you know. This is sady true....
8. Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc. Well, the average bible leaves so little room for notes
9. Have come out as an atheist to your family. I was raised agnostic I guess
10. Attended a campus or off-campus atheist gathering. Was interesting talking to different rationalists, but most seemed to "believe" in science instead. Lol
11. Are a member of an organized atheist/Humanist/etc. organization. If facebook counts, then yes. Lol
12. Had a Humanist wedding ceremony. I will have one! But will also do a pagan one. A buddhist one. A catholic one...so I think I flunk this question
13. Donated money to an atheist organization. Yeah, I have given a bob in the past
14. Have a bookshelf dedicated solely to Richard Dawkins. I wouldn't torture myself
15. Lost the friendship of someone you know because of your non-theism. Sad but true
16. Tried to argue or have a discussion with someone who stopped you on the street to proselytize. Sigh. Sad but true. It is the "we must convert people" behaviour that really does offend me, and hence inspires me to post this in some kind of lame arse solidarity with Drhoz.
17. Had to hide your atheist beliefs on a first date because you didn’t want to scare him/her away. Is true, but I can say that many people who are religious are wonderful partners.
18. Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia. Not sure of this one...
19. Attended a protest that involved religion. Yes, although I rarely attend any protest i respect anyones right to do so.
20. Attended an atheist conference.
21. Subscribe to Pat Condell’s YouTube channel. Seen it, but i subscribe only to muscle porn
22. Started an atheist group in your area or school. Nope.
23. Successfully “de-converted” someone to atheism. Unfortunately yes...I loathe affecting anyones beliefs
24. Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die. Happy to organ donate
25. Told someone you’re an atheist only because you wanted to see the person’s reaction. I have done so to make a few older australians take a reality check
26. Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place. Lol. Yes. Damn good question.
27. Lost a job because of your atheism. This seems unlikely in my nation
28. Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn’t count). Hmmm. Well, I am doing this for Drhoz
29. Have crossed “In God We Trust” off of - or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on - dollar bills. Seems very juvenile
30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. (Canadian equivalent: refused to stand for the national anthem because of the "god keep our land lyric) Lol. Plenty of times.
31. Said “Gesundheit!” (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn’t want to say “Bless you!” Every time. I have never said Bless You in my life for this.
32. Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying. Weird, but I guess relevant question....Ummm, yep. i have made an ffort to not be seen praying when friends have
33. Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch. I find it so annoying I can't do this.
34. Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist. My parents are not believers.
35. Have “atheism” listed on your Facebook or dating profile - and not a euphemistic variant. Sorry, but am a buddhist.
36. Attended an atheist’s funeral (i.e. a non-religious service). Unfortunately the two people I know most closely who died, neither who believed, were buried in christian burials because the family members chose that.
37. Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic) I don't buy any magazines.
38. Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism.Not sure I would want to be interviewed.
39. Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God. Don't write letters to editor.
40. Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift. Seems as preachy as annoying christians, and really stupid action.
41. Wear pro-atheist clothing in public. Lol. Well, not yet.
42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them. Sigh. Yes. I remember a repeat visiting Jehovah Witness from when I was in my twenties....they deserved all they got.
43. Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn’t believe in God. Have been verbally abused, and felt threatened. But never hit.
44. Receive Google Alerts on “atheism” (or variants). Prefer less alerts in my mail.
45. Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn’t celebrate it. Lol. Very true!
46. Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein’s Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the “enemy.” Fundamentalists of any type are not my enemy, they are their own enemy really.
47. Refuse to tell anyone what your “sign” is… because it doesn’t matter at all. Lol. But it matters! Lol. I havent noticed that "astrology" is a "religion" or unfied and codified coherent belief system with a creator or god. Lol
48. Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they’re up to… this seems really stupid, and insutling really.
49. Have kept your eyes open while you watched others around you pray. Sure,
50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you. Yep. I try to not enter any place of worship. Out of respect for those peoples beliefs!