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“The principles of limited government, individual responsibility, and an open marketplace are not grounded in religious beliefs, and they are not anathema to atheism.” Bishop McNeill
We belong in the odd category of “conservative (ish)” atheist, and don’t feel completely at ease with the the crowd or anywhere else for that matter.
We became weary of criticism, repeatedly, for holding opinions contrary to popular consensus or asking unpropitious questions that pose insult to the sensitivities of learned experts
We became amazed how lockstep and judgy people who claim to be open-minded freethinkers can get.
We lost ‘faith’ in the whole concept when it became clear that “our” side as a general rule is no more interested in equality or fair play than “their” side.’
The old trust-o-meter melted away a couple of years back. The encouraging news is that 14 percent of atheists identify as conservative.
We have actually heard people of our ilk recently suggest to send unvaccinated or Christian children out of the classroom when controversial social justice subjects are discussed should the parents object.
Recruitment for atheism and humanism et al contained much outrage over atheist children being forced to stand outside during prayers and pledges.
So much for useful idiocy.
As we say, to us this country is in Kafka-land and we are opting out of the fray by starting our own personal fray – until the guys in the black coats come to take us away.
We continue to identify with atheist groups if for nothing less we share a common unbelief in common.
We will always be atheist, but reserve the right to be totally confused about life, love and society in general.
