I rarely reblog stuff on here, but this was too awesome.
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Howdy, my name is Dillon and I’ve been an atheist for about five years. I grew up in the Methodist church and eventually got dragged in with the Latter-Day Saints. I can remember questioning the contradictions of the bible and awful morals of the bible from a very early age, but I think I just amounted it to cultural difference and human error through the ages. The thought that finally set me free was, “If I live as a moral person, and do right by other people, how could an omniscient god punish me?”. I simply could not believe once I grew up and used reason.
Since then I’ve been trying to be as moral as I can without the need for dogma. I’m a musician and aspiring pilot. I spend every day learning a little bit more about the universe. I try to love everyone else. All that stuff. You don’t need to be religious to be spiritual; remember that. Thanks yo.
—Can you fly me around the world when you become a pilot? :) Thanks so much for contributing to the blog, Dillon.
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clutsyy:
Dumbest Question Ever, © clutsyy, 2013.
For the current college students/those who have already graduated who are just as sick of this question as I am. :)
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I’m Alex. I’m British. I’m a writer, a musician, I studied history, my girlfriend is Tanzanian, I work in a pharmacy helping people daily, and I am an incredibly proud Atheist. My friends, family and life experiences are the things that help me and save me. Knowledge is key to progress.
—Alex, thank you so much for your submission. :)
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I am a sixty-two year old atheist thriving in a very godly town! I am a stained-glass artist, a singer, dancer and drummer. A few people in my small midwestern town know I am godless, and don’t seem to mind. I don’t hide it or mislead anyone, it just doesn’t come up much. My enjoyment of singing early-American Shape-Note hymns might be misleading to some, but we are a very eclectic and democratic group, and the music is achingly beautiful. I also play west-African drums in a local percussion band, and occasionally participate in traditional forms of social dancing such as International Folkdance, English country dancing and American contra dance. I live in the country with my dog and four cats.
—Wow! You’ve got a lot of cool stuff going on. Thank you SO much for sharing with us.
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Hello, my name is Lindsay, I’m 21 years old, and I am proud to state that I am an atheist! I always questioned and fought the religious doctrine I was forced to abide by as a young girl. However, I didn’t realize I was an atheist until I was 13 years old.
I currently study chemistry and mathematics at a university. I also dedicate time to my community as a volunteer firefighter. In my spare time, I play basketball, play music (piano, trumpet, french horn), and post on my blog.
My message to all is that human beings do not need religion to be good, moral people. I think the “Faces of Atheists” tumblr does an excellent job of maintaining and reinforcing that fact!
—Lindsay, you rock. 21-years-old and already a volunteer firefighter? What am I DOING with my life?! D’: Hahaha. Thanks so much for sharing and for your kind words about the blog.
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My name is Jennie, i’m 19. I’m an English and Sociology double major. I play lacrosse at University. I love music. I’m going through a tough time in my life because for the past 1.5 months I have been at home recovering from brain surgery for a rare malformation.
Some people will say that having brain surgery makes them realize how complex and intricate our bodies are, and that our bodies function so well normally because of a power beyond our comprehension. Well, I’m pretty sure that the only higher power in the operating room with me was my neurosurgeon, and I could not thank him more for how much he has changed my life for the better. Here’s my blog.
—Brain surgery? Wow! Thanks for sharing with us. I wish you the best of luck for a speedy and safe recovery. Thank you so much for contributing to the blog.
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My name is Eliza and I am a 23 year old student of Biology. My entire family is religious and I often get into respectful debates on the subject with my mother. In the future I hope to publish children’s books that promote science literacy from a young age.
—Respectful debates are great. I have a difficult time not getting frustrated, so I stay away from them, haha. Your idea of children’s books sounds amazing! I know an awesome artist who’d be bad ass at illustrating it (clutsyy). :D
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my name’s Wes, im 20, love video games, and run a few facebook pages including an atheist/gaming page. currently trying to get life together and get back into school to become a game designer.
—Hello Wes. Best of luck with getting back into school and making those dreams come true. :) Thanks for your addition to the blog.
