Atheists & Agnostics
In reply to the discussion: Things that affirm my atheism [View all]TigressDem
(5,125 posts)AND you might not have seen it, but I am all for Separation of Church and State.
But the 10 Commandments came at a time when some wild and crazy stuff was going on and it was helpful as a way to keep them together and get them away from some bad influences.
At this time, we know a lot more about moral behavior and can make better choices without needing religious influence.
Again, I see religion as being more beneficial for a personal way to improvement, but don't think there is any reason for that to be pushed on to people by the government or the Church.
I'm sorry you and your father have to be on opposite sides of the TFG thing. My son says he's more "conservative" but doesn't really "like" tRump. Though he is drinking a lot of koolaid.
We have finally agreed to just not talk politics together, but I did have to stand my ground on several occasions, advised him to not mention MTG in my car or he could walk the rest of the way home and got out of his car one time when he started mansplaining shit to me.
Last weekend he rebuilt part of my deck that was dangerous and we are both pretty happy about it. It's a start.
BUT any rate, I just want to show an average face of a person who believes, but doesn't expect anyone else to think the way I do.
I only ask that I be allowed to do my thing.