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Atheists & Agnostics

edhopper

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17. The problem as I see it

Reply to NeoGreen (Original post)

Sun Mar 31, 2019, 09:35 AM

Mar 2019

is one of those evangelical loonies can run for office and the other believers in this chart have no problem voting for him/her. Even if they are a scientifically illiterate, religious fanatic. But if a none runs, OH NO! can't vote for someone who doesn't BELIEVE!

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"Nones" Are Statistically Tied for the Largest "Religious" Group in the Country [View all] NeoGreen Mar 2019 OP

I would say that "Nones" are an even greater danger for religion than Atheists. DetlefK Mar 2019 #1

I can tell you, those that chose none as far as religion dewsgirl Mar 2019 #4

What makes you think atheists think about religion? defacto7 Mar 2019 #11

Atheists have a reason for not believing in God. It's a conscious decision. DetlefK Mar 2019 #13

I think we have some differing opinions here. defacto7 Mar 2019 #14

Then why Ohiogal Mar 2019 #2

Because of the money factor. Iliyah Mar 2019 #3

Thanks. My answer was the same mountain grammy Mar 2019 #6

Because we have zero representation in Congress and they've demonized us. rogue emissary Mar 2019 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Mar 2019 #5

I wish the evangelical and mainline were swapped. progressoid Mar 2019 #8

Agreed, but I see the catholics as being just as bad, if not worse, with their... NeoGreen Mar 2019 #9

add to that their over representation on the SC. defacto7 Mar 2019 #10

Although at first glance this looked promising. defacto7 Mar 2019 #12

Yes, but what about the trend? FiveGoodMen Mar 2019 #15

OK, wide brush trend. I'm not sure what exactly is trending though. defacto7 Mar 2019 #16

The problem as I see it edhopper Mar 2019 #17