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We don’t have a special term for someone who does not believe in astrology, so having one for someone averse to fairytales is silly and just another example of religion foundational belief in the division of ‘us v. them’.

For instance, I actually *want* to believe in an afterlife. I just don't because there's no evidence.

...unlike the irrational religious.

correct, atheism just is and we have to live our lives accordingly...value each day, live with dignity, take care of your loved ones, etc. Don't need to believe in myths to live this way.

I really want Santa, leprechauns, and the Tooth Fairy to be real. So far, no evidence......darn it. 😉

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He doesn't understand the difference between truth and fact. Religion is a truth, not a fact.

reminds me of a meme I once saw: "Science isn't Tinkerbell, it doesn't need your belief to exist."

It’s always interesting that the Romans only rivaled by the Nazi’s kept very good records and names. Outside the Bible and Josephus 150 years later no one seems to have even noticed the charismatic rabbi. He seemed to have no impact at all during his life. 🤔

Well said.

Yes, it's totally irrational wanting to believe in people wanting evidence before they believe a thing.

It's completely irrational to want God to have a dick....

They can't figure it out. It's either "atheists hate god" or "Don't give up. You have to keep looking for him."

"My religion says I can't do that." "Cool." "My religion says you can't do that." "Fuck off."

Me: there is no evidence of an existence of god. Them: why are you so irrational?

Wish in one hand and @#$% in the other.

And give me 10%

I always come back to telling people because you believe in something it doesn't make it true, or real, followed by that there are people who actually believe the Earth is flat, not round, and yes, they will usually agree that that surely is not true.