Atheism

My life as an Atheist has allowed people to form many opinions of me just because of my religious prefernce. I have never asked anyone to agree with me but to respct my choice. This particular post is for anyone that has ever done one of the folowing: Call an Aheist a "devil worshipper", told them they were goig to hell or invted them o churh to help them change their ways.

My experiences with Atheism

Growing up in the church I decided to let my church mentor know that I was Atheist. The first thing he asked me was if I was gay. (This was because despite havng no gay friends at the time I always tried to help my youth group understand why they shouldnt treat gay people with the disgust the treated them with)

I was mistaken for disliking "the church" (I believe churches are great places. They are where young people attend sunday school and are able to gain morals. For people to go when they need extra hope and exta faith to carry on. Thy ar filled with people who do so man great things for the world around them and for the most part, are filled with people who live their lives well.)

Ive also felt like some of my family members and christian friends look down on me when they found out about my atheism, people who once respected my character.



Why Atheist Should Be Repected

Just as you wouldnt judge your Muslim or Jewish friends because of thier religious preference you shouldnt judge Atheist for that reason. Speaking for myself, lead a resptful life as a nineteen year old Vegeterian virgin with good grades, I participate in activist efforts for my community and provide a positive image for younger women. The only dfference between me and someone who believes in god is that I dont. But I do live my life respetfully and I feel like that shoul be respected adnot disregarded.

Why Its difficult to turn an Atheist into a believer

Of coarse I grew up in the church so i know christian readers are still trying figure out how to turn atheists into believers, and I understand that. If someone doesnt beilieve in God it will be very difficult to have them accept an invitation to church. If someone doesnt believe in God, the thought of going to hell isnt scary,we also dont beleive in hell, or the devil, Therefoe those approaches will never be effective.