I haven't voiced this too often. Probably because the few discussions that have arised after I've said so have been uncomfortable. But I've come to the realization recently that as much as I like to think differently, I care a little too much about what people think. So here I am, saying I'm atheist. Think what you will.
But, I digress. I've noticed a rather curious thing since I've realized I'm atheist. Most people I've talked to, who are believing, seem to not actually care what religion you are, so long as you have faith. It's like people forget that part of the beauty of religious freedom, is the freedom to not have any belief at all.
I've had people plead with me, just hold on to faith. Don't loose faith in Christ/God. Well... Guess what, I don't have faith in god, in fact I'm pretty darn sure God does not exist. Or, if there is one, it's completely different from what religion believes him/her/it to be.
It wasn't a decision that came from anger. Trust me, I've had plenty of reasons to be royally pissed off at god. But, it actually came from a journey of critical thought, observation, and of wanting to let go of my anger. Because without that god who controls life, I had no one to blame for life just plain being a pain in the ass at times.
For, at the end of the day I realized that Christianity is modern day's mythology. It's another way humans have chosen to explain the unexplainable. But, science has given us so many answers, and the questions that are still out there, will be answered in time.
Which leads me to something else. This has been a thorn in my side that, once I stopped ignoring, I could finally pull it out. Why give God the credit for all our hard work? I refuse to let god take the credit for my ideas, my resourcefulness, and my hard effort. People would argue "but god created you!" Well biology explains how I came into the world. Sociology and Psychology explains how I came to be. And other ologies can explain everything else.
And the fact is, I truly believe religion is the cause of so much that is wrong with the world. We're so focused on what makes us different, we forget the fact that we are all the same. We're all human on a planet headed for disaster because we're too busy focused on the nature of god. We're arguing who should be allowed to marry, based on ideals that were invented. How about everyone? Since we're all human. Black, white, asian, gay, tans, lesbian, straight, what does it matter? I'm introverted, Caucasian, Canadian with native, french and Scottish descent. Curly brown hair, hazel eyes, freckles and a freaky large appetite. What do those define? Introverted is part of my personality. Canadian because that's where I was born and raised. The others defined my features and genetics. I'm heterosexual, by nature, as it is with everyone. I can't say why I'm attracted to guys anymore than I can explain why I prefer hands on learning to lectures. I have a large appetitie because my metabolism is faster and I have a very active lifestyle.
I feel like I'm rambling but really. Why are we letting a human invention get in the way of how we treat people. And before you counter that religion makes people better, how many crusades were there? How many kids have been ousted from their homes because they left a church? How many arguments have happened over doctrine? How many times has the bible been quoted to prevent others from gaining equal rights?
And what of those waiting around, believing that all will be made right by God in the end? Why wait? Act!! It is wrong to sit by while others are being mistreated.
I'm atheist because I now care more about the human race, than I do about being righteous.
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