Are most Atheists introverts or extroverts?
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I'm an introvert, I don't rely on approval from others and I don't like being with people who drain me, especially people who don't put any effort into being interesting or entertaining and behave like sponges.\n\nI can enjoy being quite social and extroverted in a big way for short periods but I need my down time alone to think...I'm mostly very serious and even when I ask silly questions here it's because usually they are associated to something of deeper significance...though I do throw in a red herring just for fun every so often to annoy certain people or wind them up.
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One; \n\nRespectable atheists are generally followers of logic.  Logicaly speaking, the athiest knows that all he has to do is get a new bulb and replace the blown bulb.  He doesn't ask God to give him light; he knows that if there is to be light in his house, he will have to put it there and he does so.\n\nBy the way, the assumption made above about atheists being large is simply a disgusting generalization made by a feeble mind with no other answer to atheism than an ad hominem argument.
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Atheist philosophy is philosophical, not scientific or deity centered.  Philosophy is distinct from religiosity AND science.
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a fairly recent USA study revealed that there are a large percentage of people who go to church faithfully who are faking their way through but are very atheist. The reasons are many but heading the list is fear of losing a spouse, a job, social position,etc...
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A truly atheist person should not care whether a person believes in a God.  A true atheist can respect and accept others beliefs and rationally discuss different ideas and points of views intellectually and maturely.  A truly atheist person needs to take the time to edcucate themselves on the power of religion and learn about how religion has shaped our world.\n\nA truly atheist person sees how organized religions have shaped the world and although they do not share those beliefs they do appreciate the impact religion has had throughout history (wars, art, music, etc)\n\nAs an atheist, I have read the Bible and come up with my own interpretations.  I have three versions of the book that I reference just because I know that religion is about interpretation and each person has to discover that for themselves.\n\nI happily discuss and share ideas with people of faith in well balanced conversations.   In fact, I have had several discussions with my family (who are extremely religious), and most of our arguments regarding faith is that they could not leave me alone regarding my non-belief.  They are still trying to counter some of the statements they have been taught that are far stretches from the stories in the Bible because they never took the time to read and interpret the book for themselves.  I give them the respect and courtesy to go to church with them and keep my thoughts to myself.  When they attack me for not believing, trust me, I am well prepared to defend my feelings and correct their assumptions.  I can tell you some stories where I made the pastor of their church have to go back and re-read several passages for them and he did find that my interpretations were rational and plausible.\n\nI know exactly what you are talking about and I have to admit that those "atheists" you are referring to disgust me.  You get those types of people whether they are believers or non-believers.  They give a bad impression on true atheists.  Atheist's should never try to put people down for having faith.  A true atheist should never laugh at one another’s faith.  \n\nI will also admit to being in situations where believers have argued with me telling me my ideas are wrong.  I tell these people that faith is very powerful.  My beliefs are not in a higher power.  There is no need to argue about what is right or what the bible truly means in certain passages.  Our thoughts have been shared and let’s just grow from the knowledge and experience of that.  This is how humanity grows.  Let's appreciate our differences and appreciate the diversified perceptions that help us grow as a society.
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I have dated both, and I married an introvert - but I think it depends highly on what you're looking for in a mate.  \n\nAn extrovert will generally be charming, have more experience with relationships, be "better" in bed, be better at expressing themselves in an argument, have more self-confidence, independence, etc.  However, they are also more likely to get bored easily, cheat on you, have commitment issues, blah blah blah.\n\nAn introvert will generally be more dependable, attentive, and will probably never cheat.  In fact, most introverts probably have only had a couple real relationships their whole life.  They're usually quite picky about who they give their attention to, so if you're one of the people they choose, you have to be willing to spend a lot of time with them.  They can be a little needy, and will generally have a lower self-esteem than most extroverts, so it can be easier to hurt their feelings.\n\nOf course, these are just common traits of introverts and extroverts, and by no means am I saying that ALL traits will apply to ALL people - after all, my hubby is definitely an introvert, but he has one of the highest self-esteems I've ever encountered.  This is just meant as sort of a rough guideline as to what you can expect with either type.\n\nI don't know if that's what you were really looking for in an answer, but I enjoyed writing it!  Good luck to you!
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atheists, I suppose, embrace individual liberty\n\nI can only speak for myself
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i was born an atheist (without belief in god(s) as everyone is, taught Catholicism (Christianity with saints), and then born again atheist for 20 years.\n\nbelievers are born without belief also, but they are taught to believe in one form or another, usually starting at early childhood.\n\nit's hard to shake the effects of brainwashing when it starts so young. some, like myself, are lucky to break free of the superstition.
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Being an introvert means you get energy from within yourself, you recharge if you like by being alone.  Extroverts get their energy from other people and mostly like being around others.  I heard about 25% of people are Introvert.  Introverts, once they understand themselves, and accept themselves, can be very deep thinkers that are simply brilliant at making connections and breakthrough ideas that others simply don't see.  A clear disadvantage of being an Introvert is that we live in a mainly Extrovert society.  Introverts can easily feel uncomfortable since they do not and cannot conform with Extrovert expectations.  That said, an Introvert that knows his/her self, and is comfortable and happy with the gifts that come with this, can behave very happily and confidently and for limited periods of time come across as an Extrovert.  What people don't see though is their need to recover from this alone later on.
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Hmm, interesting question, but I sense the premisse (and I could be wrong), that atheists do not care about other people, or are worried about the happiness of people.\nI do not believe in god, but I do believe in people, and I made it my job (I'm a teacher) to teach people to think for themselves. Not blindly following words, but testing them for their truth. I don't like to put all christians on a great big heap, I know there are smart christians and dumb christians, and I admire the christians (some of them are my friend) who not only believe in god, but put their faith to the test on a daily basis, just as I try to do with my ideas and convictions. When people parrot other people, there's a great danger, because a lot of things said are said beautifully or convincing, rather than true. And it is my believe to encourage *everyone* including atheists, christians, muslims or anyone else, to make up their own mind about things.\n\nSo in a way I do care if you don't believe in evolution and do believe in god, because I want to make sure you are truly convinced of this, and actually live your life the way you chose. Not because some book or some church or some philosopher or some politician told you so, but because *you* are convinced that it is right, and have checked all the options to make this choice.
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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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Most of them seem to be religious, the more religious,  the more prejudiced.  The sad part is that these are the first people to claim that they are not prejudiced,  but their conversation gives them away.  Since religious people live in an artificial world anyway,  most of them never catch on to themselves and remain prejudiced for life.
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Personally I haven't felt that way, but then again I've lived a pretty sheltered life.  I don't bring it up with people I'll only associate with for a few minutes because they'll have just enough time to look at me incredulously, make some sort of snarky comment and then walk away thinking of me as an idiot before I get the chance to say "and here's why" (because, of course, no one can ever just ACCEPT atheism... they always need justification UNLIKE people who believe in some way).  I don't discuss religion with many passing acquaintances so it's also not a big issue.\n\nAll of my friends and coworkers know I'm an atheist.  My family knows, my husband knows, and my son will know when he's old enough.  No one bothers me about it.\n\nThe only place I catch any flack about it is on the internet.  People get vicious when they're anonymous and ignorant.
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The dictionary definition for ATHEIST is a person that does not believe in God. That doesn't necessarily mean that all atheists believe in nothing. I'm an atheist & I believe in things that can give me evidential proof e.g. the prior existence of dinosaurs for example, but I do not believe in anything religious.
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Extroverted. It is a rare occurence with someone of my intelligance
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Both. When I am with my family I am an extreme extrovert....no choice it was either join up or get trampled by the crowd. When I am by myself I am content to be an introvert...gives me time to recharge my batteries to be with my extrovert family.
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I'm predominantly atheist.