I’m not trying to elbow drop you but it truly was an impossible thing to suggest.
I am now 49, and when I was 24 I decided to join an atheist club. It was my desire to be around like-minded people and make friends.
I quickly realized the only thing we had in common was atheism. And I was saturated with irony, being among people who felt compelled to continually talk about how they don’t believe in something.
True, but with proper moderation, this sub could have been a place to discuss the philosophy and finer nuance of atheism rather than just shitting on Christianity like a bunch of edgy teenagers.
Alright I’m game! What do you think are some of the nuances that don’t have a chance to be explored to their potential?
Well, for starters-
• the role of atheism in the workplace.
• is atheism represented well in Hollywood?
• What economical impact does atheism hold? Are we contributing enough to be recognized amongst other groups in comparison?
• Where does atheism fit in on the world-stage of charitable donations. How can we improve this?
• Related: How can atheists improve their image? What can we do as a collective?
See? There’s five examples of mature discussions that could be had if people didn’t see this community as a trash receptacle for angsty teens to bash “tEh bAd cHriStiAnS.”