Is it normal i am atheist?

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I celebrate Christmas, and I am athiest. Is it normal to be athiest, and not believe in any religion?

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  • Short4Words
    11 years ago

    Christmas is centered in the birth of Christ, but I don't see anything wrong with celebrating the commercial aspect, it brings families together.

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    • SuperBenzid
      11 years ago

      Jesus Christ, if he existed, was supposedly born in August. Christmas only came to be celebrated because it was on the same day as a Pagan holiday for Saturn and Mithra.

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      • Short4Words
        11 years ago

        Yea literally all holidays are pagan, I'm sorry for spreading misinformation.

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        • SuperBenzid
          11 years ago

          No worries, I wouldn't blame anyone for thinking that Jesus was born on that day considering how often it is repeated.

          I should correct myself also and say some scholars give dates other than August too. Though none think that it was in December. One of the reasons being that the sheep that are mentioned would not have been out in the field during winter.

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  • BHolt
    11 years ago

    "Is it normal I am atheist?"

    Of course!! We're BORN atheists! What is NOT normal is being indoctrinated into antiquated, unproven superstition.

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    11 years ago

    Christmas has become more of a commercial/traditional holiday if anything. Even many Christian families don't really celebrate it around Christ anymore. It's really not a big deal to be non-Christian and celebrate it.

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  • Soup1090
    11 years ago

    Yes that's what my family does too and with the other big holidays like Easter. Just don't argue with people about religion or try to force it upon others and people should respect you for that.

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    • Boypole24
      11 years ago

      We, atheists, are atheists because we believe that THERE IS NO GOD. Usually, it makes natural for an atheist to believe that religions are idiotic. It's as simple as that. I kinda hate it when religious people want to act liberal and "modern", saying they tolerate atheists and don't mind if other people have different believes, yet they would rather like if atheists wouldn't speak about their believes at all.
      It's a hypocrisy, that's what it is.
      No, I don't feel the urge to offend religious people, have pointless arguments and try to convince them to anything.

      But lets get a few things straight:

      ATHEIST DON'T BELIEVE IN GOD.
      ATHEISTS BELIEVE THAT THEIR BELIEVES ARE SMARTER.
      IF THEY DID NOT, THEY WOULDN'T BECOME ATHEISTS IN THE FIRST PLACE.
      AS AN ATHEIST I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU BELIEVE< BUT I FEEL THAT I HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAY YOUR BELIEVES ARE STUPID. BECAUSE YES, RELIGIOUS PEOPLE, THAT'S EXACTLY WEHAT YOUR "NICE ATHEIST FRIENDS" BELIEVE.

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      • Soup1090
        11 years ago | pl

        You have every right to believe whatever religion or lack of religion you want and think that all others are wrong. However keep it to yourself otherwise you are a jackass. The all caps and bad grammar aren't helping you out either. Just calm down.

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      • kittylitter101
        11 years ago

        I'm an atheist too. I think it's funny how you say that it's natural for us atheists to believe that we're smarter and shit (which is true) yet you can't even spell the word "beliefs" right.

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        • Boypole24
          11 years ago

          It doesn't occur to you and Soup1090, that the entire planet doesn't speak english on daily basis, does it?
          And not only it's not my native language, also not the first of choice.

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          • kittylitter101
            11 years ago

            Or, there is an English speaking Boypole24 that is hitting himself for not looking up that word before he wrote it down.

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          • Soup1090
            11 years ago

            I almost posted a comment rebuking you but that would be hypocritical beyond belief. Respect other people and play nice. You have valid points and so do others. Have a nice day.

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      • disthing
        11 years ago

        You represent atheists very poorly.

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  • tadabrown
    7 years ago

    No it's not normal and God will punish you for this. So start believing or else!

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  • Thorolf
    8 years ago

    It's completely normal, and also awesome.

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  • angelpls
    11 years ago

    I celebrate Christmas still. Yeah, it's celebrating Christ but its sort of a tradition now. I was brought up with Christmas but never went to church. It's just a tradition for me.

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  • nozzy
    11 years ago

    You celebrate what, gift-giving day? Aye, me too! It's not really Christmas anymore, for it is about presents and Santa and the like. Very few people celebrate it because it is the day of birth for their deity. Aye, tis natural.

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  • SuperBenzid
    11 years ago

    Where I live I celebrate Deepavali, Christmas and Easter. All as an Atheist. I have no problem enjoying the traditions.

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  • disthing
    11 years ago

    Yes, of course it's normal. It has become a cultural celebration in many countries, rather than a purely religious event. It's a time to get fat, exchange presents and try and lift the mood in those places where it gets pretty cold.

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    So do I and I also celebrate Easter to some extent. However, I don't give up anything for Lent. Christmas is becoming more of a commercial holiday like St. Patrick's Day or Valentines is. It's normal, but as always, there will be some people who will disagree with you celebrating it.

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    11 years ago

    Does anyone here go to church on Christmas eve but aren't Christian?

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    • Avant-Garde
      11 years ago

      I used to, but I can't remember if I had already converted the last time I went. Actually, I think the last time I went I considered myself a Buddhist...

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  • Kokopelli
    11 years ago

    Yeah I celebrate Easter too. Yeah, I will try to keep an open mind and be accepting and not force my views.

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  • Kokopelli
    11 years ago

    Thank you for that. Merry Christmas.

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