I myself am an Atheist. I'm not looking to be converted (I am quite happy being an Atheist), nor am I here to bring anyone's faith down. I'm just curious about what people of faith here actually think about Atheists. I hear comments all the time (not here per say) about how Atheists shouldn't run for public office, or that we're bad people. It especially hurts me personally when I see things like this:
That ad actually made me tear up when I saw it. Imagine if they were talking about Kay Hagan attending an African American organization, in this tone, instead of an Atheist one. How offended and hurt would you be? Why do so many Christians have it out for us? I guess they think of Atheists as a threat, but most of us just mind our business and simply want to live our lives like everyone else. I am a good and moral person without a God. I love my family, and I love people in general. Why are people so intolerant? Why do people still look down on me? I just want to start an honest civilized dialogue here.