Yes, I am an Atheist.

Some of you already know, and some of you might not know, but I am an Atheist. I'm not typing this to "recruit" Atheists, and I'm not trying to shove a lack of religion down anyone's throat.

I didn't think I would have to write this, but the sheer ignorance of some people have forced me to. Some people just don't know what Atheism is, and it just boggles my mind! If you don't know what it is, ask someone or google it. Here are the things a lot of people don't know about Atheism.

1) Atheists do not worship the devil. Atheists don't believe in the devil. The devil is a religious creation, and since we practice the religion of not having a religion, why should the devil be included in our lack of religion?

2) Atheists aren't necessarily "bad" people. Am I a bad person? Do I do bad things? Enough said on that issue.

3) Atheists aren't necessarily "immoral." We're living our lives without rules, or commandments if you will, but just because we have no "rules" does not mean we're out murdering people, raping people, "coveting thy neighbors wife," etc.

A lot of people probably would have never guessed I was an Atheist (in fact, I'm sure I know some Young Life leaders who would probably have a heart attack if they found out), but it doesn't matter, I'm only an Atheist because I'm nothing else. I don't believe in anything and that's that.

I have many religious friends who know I'm an Atheist and don't judge me based on that, just like I don't judge them based on their religion. That's how life should be, but because of all of the ignoramuses out there, this had to be typed.

Another thing that really pisses me off is the fact that some religious people like to shove theirs down people's throats. Stop it. I don't care. I'm not listening. I'm not preaching Atheism to you, stop preaching Jesus/Moses/Allah/Horus/Zeus/Buddha to me. And I appreciate all my religious friends who choose not to shove religion down my throat, you are awesome.

Also, I don't think we're going to hell. So don't say that that's where we're going. According to us, there is no heaven or hell, because if we don't believe in God or Satan, why would those places exist?

If you've gotten this far without being offended too much, then I applaud you, and thanks for reading :P