Why Are Americans Still Uncomfortable with Atheism?

Re:Why Are Americans Still Uncomfortable with Atheism? by wolfgke on Tuesday October 23, 2018 @08:10PM (#18288601)

> That's like asking why atheists are still uncomfortable with religious faith and spirituality.

Because if you accept religious arguments, you can also perfectly argue using similar arguments that also the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) exists.

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Re:Why Are Americans Still Uncomfortable with Atheism? by beatgammit on Tuesday October 23, 2018 @09:34PM (#18288998)

And that's fine.

As long as you don't use religious arguments in an academic or professional context, it doesn't matter what unprovable thing you believe in.

I'm religious, but if we met in an academic or professional context, you'd likely think I'm agnostic because I try to limit myself to arguments that can be proven using observable and repeatable evidence.

If you believe the Flying Spaghetti Monster exists, then have at it. Just don't try to justify a bunch of colanders as a business expense as insurance against an angry FSM, but feel free to wear one as a religious symbol on your own dime.

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