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In reply to the discussion: Christianity and atheism are two sides of the same coin [View all]longship
(40,416 posts)4. Yet another article about atheism being just like theism.
I've heard and read these things for years. I no longer feel insulted by it because it's almost like a tic to many people. I guess I just shake my head and think to myself, "Not again."
No, atheists do not need to attend church services or pray to be fulfilled.
We keep seeing these types of articles all the time from many sources. Thanks for posting it, my friend. It shows how much farther culture has to go for non-believers to be accepted for whom they are. And that would not be praying, church attending people.
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it doesn't take being a person of faith to do that--many people have practices that allow them
niyad
Jun 2013
#2
No. 1) Some nonprofits don't receive income. 2) Some only receive income taxable under 26 U.S.C. 511
AnotherMcIntosh
Jun 2013
#29
Maybe you could point out where it tells us what we should learn from faith
Starboard Tack
Jun 2013
#42
The opening of the "event" made it clear that by "interfaith" the organizers meant "christian
Warren Stupidity
Jun 2013
#14
I agree with much of what you say. AA/NA have been particularly difficult for non-believers.
cbayer
Jun 2013
#25