This is a bold and honest post. I really appreciate the insight. I think being honest with ourselves is one of the hardest things we can do. Once achieved it is the most rewarding as well. It takes courage to challenge that which we have lied to ourselves about. Great article!
I recently realized how much I compartmentalize the atheists I personally know from "typical atheists." Growing up, I assumed the ones I knew were different, without questioning why I had that perception of atheism.
I had a similar experience! I had friends in school who were atheists, but I'd think to myself, "Oh they're different. Most/the rest of atheists are bad." Compartmentalization can be tricky to detect. I'm glad you were able to see that in yourself. It's something I'm continually working on.
That's so interesting! I didn't necessarily have the assumption they were bad people, but I did think assume they were "mad at god" or bitter for some reason. Most religious people I know view atheists as lacking a moral compass of any kind.
A belief in God can never stand up to honest, rational inquiry as this post aptly demonstrates. Kudos to you for the rational honesty. I think you will find it is a far more happy and fulfilling life.
Maddox, I love your observation-based, experiential approach to thinking through this subject. I also love that you’re showing your work. Other young people who were raised in religious environments will learn a great deal from seeing this process. Keep it up!
This is a bold and honest post. I really appreciate the insight. I think being honest with ourselves is one of the hardest things we can do. Once achieved it is the most rewarding as well. It takes courage to challenge that which we have lied to ourselves about. Great article!
I recently realized how much I compartmentalize the atheists I personally know from "typical atheists." Growing up, I assumed the ones I knew were different, without questioning why I had that perception of atheism.
I had a similar experience! I had friends in school who were atheists, but I'd think to myself, "Oh they're different. Most/the rest of atheists are bad." Compartmentalization can be tricky to detect. I'm glad you were able to see that in yourself. It's something I'm continually working on.
That's so interesting! I didn't necessarily have the assumption they were bad people, but I did think assume they were "mad at god" or bitter for some reason. Most religious people I know view atheists as lacking a moral compass of any kind.
A belief in God can never stand up to honest, rational inquiry as this post aptly demonstrates. Kudos to you for the rational honesty. I think you will find it is a far more happy and fulfilling life.
Maddox, I love your observation-based, experiential approach to thinking through this subject. I also love that you’re showing your work. Other young people who were raised in religious environments will learn a great deal from seeing this process. Keep it up!
Thank you so much, Craig! 🧡
The other Maddox ruined your name for everyone, sorry.