There’s now an Atheists Ten Commandments out, and while I know most would probably agree with it in principle, I think there’s a different interpretation by the radical atheists - like Bill Maher, for example. For clarification, by “radical” atheists I mean those that feel it’s their personal right to ridicule, attack the beliefs of, and try to force people agree with them; and those who look down upon those that do not share their atheism to their own personal standard. And for anyone who’s getting ready to have a go at me, I am an atheists. I also believe people have personal rights, and one right of all people everywhere is the right to think freely, have their own personal beliefs, and make their own choices in life. I do not believe that I, or anyone else, has the right to force my personal conviction on another human being. I’m disgusted by other atheists that make it their personal calling to change how others think and believe to match their own thoughts and beliefs. To me, radical atheists and religious zealots are pretty much one and the same, just using different names to justify their bigotry and behavior. Here’s a simple way to know if you are a radical atheist (and technically, a religious zealot if you exchange the words while reading): If you get offended reading this, then yes, I’m talking to you. For those radical atheists, here’s their ‘ten commandments’ clarified: 1. Be open-minded and be willing to alter your beliefs with new evidence, as long as it coincides with what we believe. 2. Strive to understand what is most likely to be true, not to believe what you wish to be true -again, as long as it agrees with what we determine is most likely and wish to be true. 3. The scientific method is the most reliable way of understanding the natural world, with the exception, of course, of those things not explained by scientific method (those pesky things still held as theory without being proven as laws). Those we have the right to ignore or ridicule at our discretion. We also reserve the right to interpret “most reliable” as “only”. 4. Every person has the right to control of their body, as long as it coincides with what I believe that control of their body should be. 5. God is not necessary to be a good person or to live a full and meaningful life, even if that belief provides a comfort to an individual. However, we don’t have a problem with other perceived imaginary beliefs such as Santa, Leprechauns, Unicorns because, well, they’re just fracking’ way cool. 6. Be mindful of the consequences of all your actions and recognize that you must take responsibility for them - except when trying to destroy another person’s beliefs. Then anything is not only allowed, it’s encouraged. 7. Treat others as you would want them to treat you, and can reasonably expect them to want to be treated. Think about their perspective. By ‘expect them to want to be treated’ we mean treat them as stupid and viable targets for ridicule and looking down upon from our morally superior positions. If their perspective matches yours, great. If not, belittle them and attack them; showing our self righteous superiority mercilessly until it does. 8. We have the responsibility to consider others, including future generations, as long as they are atheists, too 9. There is no one right way to live. “Right” is a term we reserve the right to believe is a relative term and only applies to fellow atheists. You can live anyway you wish, as long as you know we will feel superior to you enough to attack you at every chance if you do not share our beliefs. 10. Leave the world a better place than you found it, even if that means making others go without comfort in their lives from their beliefs. Remember, we atheists know what best for everyone else.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 16:40:13 +0000
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