Why are there so few black atheists?
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African-Americans come from a culture of spiritualism and religion that has permeated from our ancestors.  Faith in God who was concerned about their awful plot gave them a steely resolve in the face of excruciating oppression caused by slavery and also instilled a sense of hope in God that one day, would deliver them to Freedom.  And their faith did not go unrewarded.\n\nThese days, I'd say that more African-Americans remain spiritual (belief in horoscopes, tarot cards, psychics and a Cosmic Santa Claus) but not necessarily retaining a belief in the God of the Scriptures as our ancestors once did.
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could be that the more people earn or own the less faith they have in their own religion so the poor need something to have more faith in and "pray" that a religious experience for their children could be enlightening enough to help them not be as poor of their parent :0S
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Not necessarily FROM Blacks, but from organizations seeking to give black people assistance.  Every third job ad I read is looking for someone who is "ethnically diverse."  And when I was looking for scholorships I hated the fact that if I was black I could get a full scholorship from the NAACP.  Black people used to need more assistance, but now poverty is more equal and the people who need help are the poor people of all races.
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I'm guilty of looking for people who agree with me, it's true.  Sometimes it's lonely being an atheist; there aren't many of us.\n\nBut sometimes I get a pleasant surprise when someone who disagrees with me posts an answer (or question) that really makes me think.  You never know who you're gonna meet on a board like this one.
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i think the problem with modern black people in america has nothing to do with noah but a lot more to do with inheriting a crisis of wealth disparity,\n\nexample,  home ownership in black america is significantly less then the overall american average, american average is like 75% and the black american average is like 55% -60%.  So the first thing blacks did in america was get out of slavery,\nthe second thing was political freedoms, like not riding in the back of the bus and not being denied their vote, and becoming members of the jury,\n\nnow there is an economic problem that blacks face.  Financial independence.  Many go to get good paying jobs and home owners.  Others turn to a life of drugs and crime and end up dead or in jail.  One doesn't have to be white or black to notice that at some places they just don't go at night because theres a creepy guy at the door that every few minutes someone comes running up to.\n\nThe problem of drugs affects whites and blacks.  The problem of the home owndership, this is specific to blacks, and they will need to address this in their own community.  Why and what is the solution I dont know.  To suggest a myth of someone named noah or his son has anything to do with modern society, this I know isn't part of it. ANd it weakens the effort to fix the disparity.
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Because they're Egyptians (or Egyptian-American if they become naturalized).  Blacks are called African-Americans because they don't know from which african culture their ancestors were forcibly removed, so froma social standpoint, they're basically orphans.  Du Bois said the same thing (sort of).
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Very good question, I don't know why black people are called African Americans. Some black people have never even been to Africa. But it everyone wants to get technical we are all African Americans. when life frist started we all came from Africa. When all the contenients were together it was call something like( shit I forgot the name ) but africa was the center of it all . even in biblicul times, it said we all came from that region. So again we are all African american in a way
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Why don't you come to my church. It's not all black and it's not Baptist but our Pastor is black and he is considered to be one of the most gifted Pastor's in this country.\n\nAlso the Southern Baptists helped us with a loan guarantee to build our new church building.\n\nClick on the My Pastor button to learn more! http://web.express56.com/~bromar/
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Atheists are under represented in prison (i.e. they go to prison less), they divorce less, tend to be more educated.  Religion isn't the great thing believers make it out to be.
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People often cannot accept what they do not know. My brother married a black woman, it was kind of a surprise to my family because we didn't know many black folks. Also, because he is really really ugly.\n\nSome folks are just closed minded and don't want to change. The other day I was trying to get into a movie. Threre was a really long line we were trying to sneak in to stay warm. It was 32 deg outside. I overheard this older lady prattling on about how selfish my friend and I were because we were letting in cold air. She was telling her friend that we were not good Christians and we would probably go to hell for our selfishness. \n\nLot of knuckleheads in the world.
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No I think we are majority. Its just there are a lot of theists who are atheists Lol. Just that they have to come out of their closet. :D\n\n\nThanks for asking!!
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My theory is this. Unfortunately a lot of black kids grow up in poor communities. Baseball you need a field ( not gonna find many in the projects ) 18 people, gloves ( at least 9 of'em ) baseballs and bats ( and all of that equipment is expensive ) Football....need a field...at least 22 people...and the equipment is even costlier. Basketball, all you need is a ball and a hoop...and most inner cities have basketball courts in walking distance of nearly any neighborhood. So poorer kids black & white gravitate towards basketball....think about it...most of the white NBA players who are'nt European...are farm boys..like Larry Bird was.
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Because the things they are taught to believe are incredulous and often raise a question or two. And they are prone to doubt the fact that Jesus of Nazareth(real name Yeshua Bin Yusef *proven*) was a zombie. Because of this, and other things, makes it more reasonable to turn to Atheism and Agnosticism(me). Some do have faith, apparently like the ones that posted before, but they are the minority.\n\nSo why do they have so little faith? Because most of the **** is too incredible to believe
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I didn't realize that we had multiple races outside of "HUMAN". Besides, not all those who disagree with organized religion are atheists. I'm a Non-Denominational Happy Pagan Person.
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Because the whole racism thing is stupid.\n\nIt's like Christianity and Satanism. There wouldn't be one without the other. They rely on each-other for their very existence.
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For the most stupid reason of all. There has been so much social pressure on Black that many of them are looking to be identified in a different perspective. It is because of our current educational system and the media that seems to only sell paper's if the black face is on the front page because he or she has committing some crime. Now you have the lite skin black that can be identified with another race thinking that they are better off then the average black and by no means are they. Then you have the movies playing up to lite skin black and they for what ever reason seem to help them forget where they come from. And  the movie industries sees them as tool to increase their profit margin.  in fact the movie industries are using lite skin blacks  is a very negative way. And that is setting all the wrong examples for future generations of blacks children. Now in our school system The average black child,  is not really taught correctly about the the greatness that many, many black men have achieved thru out history. And believe me when I say that they are plentiful they are.. And the greatest thing of all is that every man woman and child no matter what race creed or religion, can trace their blood line back to Africa. Now I wonder how many black children are being taught that aspect of their culture.  The white man figures that that If they can keep the black people fighting amoung themselves, What will they ever amount to and it has worked so far.....