Religion....fuck them

[Kalyx]

Just becaues you don't believe in God, doesn't mean you don't believe in "anything". Why can't atheists have values and direction in their lives, just like God-fearing folks. Does there have to be this magical, unseen and unproven omnipotent entity, somewhere "up there", controlling our destiny, creating all the "beauty and intelligent design" that is the universe?

Along with attenting Catholic Church, with my parents, I was forced to go to cathecism (Catholic school), from when I was in kindergarten through middle school. Of course, I was baptised, performed my First Communion and was eventually Confirmed, when I was 14. Each year I "had" to go I became increasingly disillusioned and fed-up with these "stories"...especially since I became more interested and accepting of the scientific method. (Earth sciences, genetics, evolution)

But just because I "believe" in these "teachings" doesn't make me a bad person. I have a heart and mind, and care for people and things. But, if and when things go wrong and tragedies strike, I don't have to turn to this "being" for strength and guidance; that's what I have myself, friends and family for.