signalsGod vs. Atheists
November 23rd 2008 17:58
In a stereotypical society, most view religious societies as having morals and being nice. Is there a correlation between religion and niceness? Are atheists actually without morals and mean? Based on American society the answer may be 'yes' as we see it.
Religious beliefs are a powerful influence on American society. A majority of Americans would not vote for a qualified atheist for president. This means a Muslim, homosexual, or a Jew would have a better chance. One has to wonder if we don't bring it on ourselves because we can't seem to separate church and state. Religion and politics should never mix because there are too many political parties and religious beliefs that most don't adhere to and argue their opposing views. Republican and Democrats have opposing views but in primary elections between parties arguments can get nasty. Religions all have different beliefs even among their own denominations. These are reasons why I believe that arguing over your beliefs is a waste of time in the long run.
In a study involving the largest Godless and secular societies, Sweden and Denmark, we find that they tended to have relatively low murder and suicide rates and relatively low incidence of abortion and teen pregnancy. They also tend to be kinder and less mean. In America, atheists tend to be outcast from much of society that doesn't share their beliefs. I tend to believe that even if we are religious, we should keep it personal, regardless of our beliefs. Same goes with atheists.
We live in a free society and have a right to our beliefs. The more religion mingles in politics the less freedoms we will eventually have. This also gives a right for politics to mingle in religion. Christ said to render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and unto God what is God's. When Jesus got mad at the money changers at the Temple, He wasn't angry because those businesses existed. He was angry because they bought their state-run businesses at a house of worship.
Religious beliefs are a powerful influence on American society. A majority of Americans would not vote for a qualified atheist for president. This means a Muslim, homosexual, or a Jew would have a better chance. One has to wonder if we don't bring it on ourselves because we can't seem to separate church and state. Religion and politics should never mix because there are too many political parties and religious beliefs that most don't adhere to and argue their opposing views. Republican and Democrats have opposing views but in primary elections between parties arguments can get nasty. Religions all have different beliefs even among their own denominations. These are reasons why I believe that arguing over your beliefs is a waste of time in the long run.
In a study involving the largest Godless and secular societies, Sweden and Denmark, we find that they tended to have relatively low murder and suicide rates and relatively low incidence of abortion and teen pregnancy. They also tend to be kinder and less mean. In America, atheists tend to be outcast from much of society that doesn't share their beliefs. I tend to believe that even if we are religious, we should keep it personal, regardless of our beliefs. Same goes with atheists.
We live in a free society and have a right to our beliefs. The more religion mingles in politics the less freedoms we will eventually have. This also gives a right for politics to mingle in religion. Christ said to render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and unto God what is God's. When Jesus got mad at the money changers at the Temple, He wasn't angry because those businesses existed. He was angry because they bought their state-run businesses at a house of worship.
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