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In reply to the discussion: A Merry Christmas to all the other atheists here. [View all]Buckeye_Democrat
(15,485 posts)76. Science bless you!
By science, that was a nice gesture!
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I have been an atheist since early childhood. I think the Christian Serenity Prayer is profound
Earth-shine
Dec 2021
#8
I really don't think like this... and mods, if you think it goes too far, just delete it.
albacore
Dec 2021
#13
puts it in perspective. all those others were nature-based and rooted in pre-sex on the wrong brain
certainot
Dec 2021
#79
Same here. Singers such as Josh Grobin and Celine Dion have maintained the appeal of that hymn. n/t
John1956PA
Dec 2021
#89
Or it teaches them to discount critical thinking. Or view reality (including science) as relative.
JudyM
Dec 2021
#32
I'm more nonreligious than atheist, but that's no reason not to be merry yourself today
Rocknation
Dec 2021
#47
We celebrate the Solstice because that is the real thing that happens Co-opted by religious groups.
LakeArenal
Dec 2021
#59
I like Alain de Botton's take on how to salvage what's good in religion and leave the rest.
meadowlander
Dec 2021
#63
I love Christmas & all other religious holidays. The spirit of human joy makes them relevant to all
ancianita
Dec 2021
#75
Christ was a good ethical philosopher that was trying to change Judaism. If the stories are true, he
Capt. America
Dec 2021
#78