Re: New to atheism

Peter Ashby wrote:
> 
> Axis Dragoon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >
> > Just keep in mind that those people who try hardest to convert you have a
> > disease of the mind, and don't allow yourself to be angered or moved to
> > outbursts by them. The best think you can do for them is show them that
> > you can live a successful, moral life *without* their dogma.
> 
> Exactly. Too many unthinking theists make the equation: atheist=amoral.
> The best way to make your friend rethink is to keep your ethical
> standards high. Don't be priggish or holier than thou, just do unto
> others as you would have them do unto you and think before youj condemn.
> 
> I have had xians who have known me for a while express surprise on
> learning I'm an atheist. It makes them think.
> 
> Peter

One day, after the second instance of my informing a driver of a low
tire that would be destroyed if not attended to immediately, my son told
me that I would make a good Christian.

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