I realized I'd become a militant atheists, but had convinced myself I was just attempting to educate people. Well, that part was true, but my passion had turned into something dark and ugly. I've been on this site in one form or another since 2005. I come to feel like Teresa and Agricola have become person friends. They are definitely two people that I deeply respect, even though we don't agree on much of anything.
I understand Teresa's intent for this site but it conflicts with my agenda. And I accept the reality that I do have an agenda. Teresa is revealing the positive side of Christianity, and I am definitely revealing the dark side of religion, or what I sincerely believe is the dark side of religion. I don't like to use the word atheist, because religious people seem to go berserk when they hear that word, but that is what I am. That noted there is no reason for me to be a militant atheists aka a [derogatory term] about what people believe.
Lots of different versions of Christianity are represented on this site, even a nice and friendly Muslim (that I like). There are also a few atheists too, but they tend to be mostly inactive and I understand why.
The problem for me is how can I contribute anything positive when I hold such a different world view? That is a question that remains to be explored. And it may prove to be that I can't. I'll just have to see. So, I'm going to reboot and see what happens. If things don't seem to be headed down a positive path I will trust my friend Ivy to inform me that she's opened the back door and suggest I slip out quietly, and to be careful to not let it hit me in my butt on the way out.
