WinterBorn
Diamond Member
The bigger question is, why do atheists insist on pushing their brand of "religion" to the exclusion of any other expression? I think that propensity is what gets atheists equated with liberals. Liberals are also prone to pushing their ideals on everyone else, insisting that everyone behave as they deem fit.
Perhaps deep down, both atheists and liberals doubt whether what they believe is right. Could it be because atheists fear that if exposed to "faith", they might succumb. That would explain why atheists seek to expunge all outward expressions of faith.
And for the record, I am agnostic. For some reason, I have no fear of others' faiths or their expression of that faith.
I think you are mistaking the separation of church & state for liberals pushing atheism.
I have not seen any liberals rallying against religions, per se. They just rally when the religions want to force their beliefs on others.
No, while I compare what atheists and liberals do to promote their separate philosophies, I understand the difference. But, are the atheists using the liberals to further their agenda, or vice-versa? Either way, what's the big deal about the 10 Commandments or a crucifix displayed, or if someone recites some prayer at some event? Why the fear? Why the consternation? Do the same people get all uppity if someone eats carrots in their presence?
The big deal about the 10 Commandments comes when people like Roy Moore place a 2 ton monument of them in the Alabama Supreme Courthouse Lobby and refuse to allow any other displays.
The big deal is the demand that their religious symbols be allowed and no others can be.
The big deal is that the US Constitution states there will not be a state religion, so having a state sponsored event begin with a prayer goes against that.
No one is attacking religious activities on private property or for private individuals. Just where public money or property is involved.