tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721082653718997788.post445170804238657720..comments2023-11-27T23:30:40.341-05:00Comments on Anything But Theist: Born Again AtheistAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02504734487692109101noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721082653718997788.post-41795769707178957992009-03-15T09:07:00.000-04:002009-03-15T09:07:00.000-04:00Of course I don't mind.I don't know why every self...Of course I don't mind.<BR/><BR/>I don't know why every self-identifying atheist does everything they do, but I can speak for myself. I joined the atheist blogroll to increase my readership, at the suggestion of my fiance.<BR/><BR/>I do understand the strange fascination atheists have with religion. I have yet to come up with an adequate analogy that Christians can accept, but it's similar to a Christian's fascination with sin and sinners, homosexual fascination with married people, a dog's fascination with cats, etc. <BR/><BR/>Also, some atheists have the misguided notion that they can "save" someone. I think people can only save themselves, much the same way Christians believe only Jesus can save you (rather than a friend/preacher).<BR/><BR/>However, I would have to say my personal goal for writing about religion is merely to share my experience with likeminded or curious inquirers.<BR/><BR/>I use religious terms because sometimes it's a funny, analogous use of language. I assure you, I don't feel any secret longing (or animosity) for religion or their gods. I've been reading a lot of Norse Mythology because I find it interesting, and I have read much of Greek and Roman mythology, but I won't be sacrificing a ram to the gods just because I read about it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504734487692109101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5721082653718997788.post-66962054177905161972009-03-15T07:39:00.000-04:002009-03-15T07:39:00.000-04:00Fascinating! Then why do atheists join the Atheist...Fascinating! Then why do atheists join the Atheist Blogroll GROUP and fellowship one with another? And why do they talk about religion so much? And why do they use Bible terms such as "born again" ? Another atheist friend blogs his "atheist devotions." I think you all have been hurt by "religion" ......not God...and may still be seeking the true God.<BR/><BR/>Found you through Uruk's blog. I will follow you and your Jewish fiance with interest. I am trying to understand the process of deconversion out of concern for my atheist friends. You both write with insight and have interesting backgrounds.<BR/><BR/>Hope you don't mind comments from a Bible believer. : )Tandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677227443380385291noreply@blogger.com