Some think that atheism is its own religion, and that
atheists are just as guilty of having faith or dogmatic beliefs as those who
are religious. But those who make these statements understand that they can’t
prove that their god or religion is true so they say atheism is no different
and therefore we are on equal ground. Religious people often confuse an atheist’s
passion for reality with a passion for atheism which is why they make this
claim.
Religious people are proud and passionate about their
beliefs, and atheists can be passionate as well but they are not passionate about
atheism itself. They are passionate about reality and often proud that they
have overcome the brainwashing and indoctrination they endured as a child.
I’m not passionate about atheism; I’m passionate about
helping others get unshackled from mind controlling religions and living a life
that attempts to understand reality to the best of our understanding. If a
religion could demonstrate that their beliefs were a reality, I would accept
that religion/god to be true, but we need to follow the evidence.
Religious people say they don’t want help (and I believe them), but those addicted
to drugs say the same thing, and we all know they will live a more productive
and happy life when off drugs - the same goes for those who are religious. I
have never heard of anyone who has lost faith in their religion and is now an
atheist who didn't appreciate their new perspective of the world and their place in it, and most have
a better appreciation for life and the life of others (but even if this weren't the case - it wouldn't make their religion
anymore valid).
Atheism is simply the label that separates us from those who
are religious; it is nothing more than that.
