Comments on Mississippi Atheists: An Encounter on the Street

I Will be on your page. God sent me and we are goi...

2009-02-12T15:37:00.000-06:00

I Will be on your page. God sent me and we are going to work it out.

they killed jesus holy men I fill you don,t hate r...

2009-02-12T15:30:00.000-06:00

they killed jesus holy men I fill you don,t hate regulate

Um, yeah, read the book. So you know how truly sic...

2009-02-12T14:57:00.000-06:00

Um, yeah, read the book. So you know how truly sick and twisted christians are. Reading the bible helped me on my way away from theism. Nothing sours religion quicker than child killing.

Hi thank God I fouund you and that you thought eno...

2009-02-12T14:12:00.000-06:00

Hi thank God I fouund you and that you thought enough of me to tell our storie.I am a tool to be used by god.Who am I? Rough Clay that had to be molded by God.READ the book and let the seed be planted in your Life. This is my purpose in Life. Ilove you because I can.

Hi thank God I fouund you and that you thought eno...

2009-02-12T14:10:00.000-06:00

I find the smiles and politeness disgusting. Thes...

2008-04-27T13:10:00.000-05:00

I find the smiles and politeness disgusting. These are delusional individuals approaching perfect strangers to discuss their delusions. They are polite only because they no longer have the power to torture and execute heretics.

Barbiebrains, that's a tough spot to be in. I am ...

2008-04-25T20:24:00.000-05:00

Barbiebrains, that's a tough spot to be in. I am a retired public school teacher (civics and U.S. history) and you and I both know that what you are being subjected to is illegal. You are absolutely correct though that unless you have political clout in that county or you have a teachers' union (AFT), you will lose your job unless you pretend to be a good Christian. They will find an excuse to fire you, or they will make you so uncomfortable that you won't be able to do your job and will have to leave. Is it possible for you and your daughter to move to a friendlier site where the people are more educated and progressive? Consider that a move might be better for your daughter's education, also.

The town was Amory which is in the northeastern pa...

2008-04-19T06:47:00.000-05:00

The town was Amory which is in the northeastern part of the state. This area is known for being particularly closeminded and fundamentalist in the past.

In what town was this in....if you don't mind.

2008-04-18T22:16:00.000-05:00

In what town was this in....if you don't mind.

It is much, much, much more difficult to admit ath...

2008-04-17T18:43:00.000-05:00

It is much, much, much more difficult to admit atheism when you are in a power relationship such as with your boss. I work as a librarian in a public school and I absolutely know that I would be in a lot of trouble if I refused to observe the mandatory moment of silence or if I refused to receive all the Jesus emails that I get throughout the week from my principal. Prayer requests are sent out DAILY over the district email. I keep quiet because I have a daughter to feed and raise. I need my job. If it weren't for my girl, I'd be stew-spewin', gravel-chewin' mad.

Good for you. For the record, I’ve been very open...

2008-04-17T12:47:00.000-05:00

Good for you. For the record, I’ve been very open about my lack of faith, even writing a column in the Hattiesburg American, and this mirrors most of my experiences as well. Almost 100% of the reactions I’ve gotten have been positive. I’m convinced that when it comes to attitude, you get what you give. Walk around with a chip on your shoulder and you’ll meet a lot of dicks. Smile and try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt and you’ll meet a lot of decent people.

I find as I'm getting older and (hopefully) wiser,...

2008-04-17T06:58:00.000-05:00

I find as I'm getting older and (hopefully) wiser, that I will read almost anything. As I become more and more comfortable with skepticism and the scientific method, I find that religious material poses no threat to me and may, in fact, offer up some nugget of truth. After all, we humans do share many feelings and experiences regardless of our beliefs.

The author at Dollar General does not strike me as...

2008-04-17T06:03:00.000-05:00

The author at Dollar General does not strike me as evangelism while the JW at Kroger and the Baptists often on my porch do. I suppose I could say that I have more tolerance for being preached at if it happens in the context of someone trying to talk about their life and experiences rather than simply trying to convert me to their delusion.

I'm not sure I would have reacted like you did and bought this guy's book, but I certainly commend your approach. Declaring yourself an atheist like that is risky, but worthy of admiration.

I had a similar occasion several days ago with a J...

2008-04-16T23:47:00.000-05:00

I had a similar occasion several days ago with a Jehova's Witness. I was just about to get into my car at the local Kroger market when I heard a female voice off to my right say "Excuse me sir". I turned and saw a very pretty young black woman approaching me from about two parking spaces away. As she got closer I saw that she was carrying a Watchtower magazine. My immediate thought was of course that I was going to be hassled by a Jehova's Witness. She said "I would like to give this to you so that you may be able to read about and know the love of our lord" or similar words to that effect. I smiled back at her and in a very pleasant voice I told her that I really didn't care to take it as I have no interest in it at all. To my surprise she offered no counter offense but just smiled and said "Well thank you for your time and please have a very pleasant day". She then continued on to her car and I got into mine and drove off. If half the JW evangelist were as nice and pleasant as this young lady I'm sure the JW's would have a much better reputation.

I agree with Oliver, glad it was a good visit. It...

2008-04-16T22:35:00.000-05:00

I agree with Oliver, glad it was a good visit. It is always good when there is respect for others beliefs. I look forward to hearing about the book.

That's a good story. Maybe I should be more open.....

2008-04-16T22:17:00.000-05:00

That's a good story. Maybe I should be more open.... just not to anyone I know.