Atheists, do you preach your version of morals, and then go home and tell your wife, "I'm Head of the House"!?
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Why would I ever do that?  That is stupid, my wife is a fully capable woman.
1071396
Good intentions :) My house is the one that road to hell leads up to :)
1008190
Effing brilliant. I nominate you for question of the day.\n\nThis is on par with "My parents are atheists. How do I tell them I'm straight?"
958441
Yes.  I've done tabling with an atheist group.  I have bumper stickers on my car.  If someone asks about my religion, I tell them I'm an atheist.  I tell people about Richard Dawkins' book, "The God Delusion".  I answer religious questions here.
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Do you have any evidence to support this theory or is it just wishful thinking? As an atheist I'm open to hearing about different interpretations of scripture, not buying into it wholesale. What is your support for this marriage and "vegan community life."\n\nAlso, what is your evidence for the "polechange?"
119813
would it just my morals disappearing or everyone else's too? Cause if it were just mine ... probably the same. But if we're all tossing the morals out the window then ...woohoo!
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I concur.  I feel like adherence to a prescribed moral principle removes personal responsibility.  I've felt that way (only perhaps less eloquent!) since I was eight.  If you are a good person because you adhere to the Bible / church values unquestioningly, you aren't actually a good person.  You are only truly good if you are the person choosing your own behavior.  I think fundamentally it boils down to manners - in greater or lesser dimensions.
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*hugs*  Take heart, Capt. Atheism.....R/S is NOT a good represenation of America at large.  Go out there, CA.  I would personally take you to Starbucks and buy you a big mocha! \n\nI am at the point that I don't care what others do with their lives, CA, as long as they don't infringe on MY rights to do as I wish with my spiritual path.  It is MY soul, MY path, MY life....MY responsibility.  I am at the point that I need to set PRIORITIES on my own life, not on others' lives.  I don't care if the elders die of age still believing in "god".  If it enabled them to have lived a good life as a good person and helps them die a GOOD death, who am I to step on their spiritual toes?  :-)\n\nI really hate proselytizing.  It is just a nicer word for spiritual rape, so I treat theists the same way---by not proselytizing about atheism. I only speak about it in questions posed about atheism.  Cuz I know doing otherwise may upset theists as much as proseltyizing TO ME about whichever "god" might upset me.  So if I push my atheism on them, then I am doing what I detest the most and then I am a freaking hypocrite.\n\nThe rest of your life?  Perhaps learn how to tune things out?  I have learned over the past couple of years how to tuen certain things out, so I am actually much more emotionally healthier for it.  CA, perhaps setting some strong priorities on your life will help strengthen your resolve to have a good life, amongst the theistic world? \n\nI can give you thoughts on this if you wish---Yahoo.com with same ID.  Here's a mocha for you....   c|_|~~\n\nP.S., I DO get discouraged at times.  I just don't dwell on it.  Now, how about this mocha?  ;-)
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As an atheist I believe it's not unethical, but it sure as hell is awkward.  I used to visit a very religious family and I was terrified that they'd find out I thought their belief system was wacko.  I used to have to lead prayers and stuff ... it sucked.  Now I'm more forward about my lack of belief and I've learned to deal with the outright hypocrisy and bigotry of the average religious person.  I find most people have never really thought about what it means to be an atheist and I enjoy showing them.\n\nI say go to church, make contacts and join social circles, but don't lie about who you are or what your beliefs are.  It'll come back to bite you faster than Moses put all animals on the Earth into that magic boat of his.
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My atheism is mostly a private affair with myself.  I only share when asked and if I trust the person enough to tell them.  Religious discussion is not a big issue in my immediate family, so it was unneccessary to "tell anyone".\n\nOnly person I may not tell is my 88 y.o. paternal Granny.  I would only tell her if she asked....but other than that, no.  I do not want to upset what GOOD relationship I have with her, and I want to make our love for each other count for while she remains.
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If there are any sort of morals in you, then you won't do it. \nIf anytime you want to marry and to truly love your wife and be faithful don't do it. \nIf you simply want to have fun, experience, (or whatever they want to call it), then do it. Also remember about STD's.
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I am very happy being an atheist.  I just follow the golden rule of doing unto others as I'd have done to me, and everything works out great.\n\nThanks for asking.
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Most certainly she considers you her husband & you as the Head of the House, the following will explain it a little better\n\nThe wife, for her part, is to be in subjection to her husband. However, if she is affected by the spirit of the world, this may begin to undermine her view of the headship principle, and the idea of being in subjection to a man would not appeal to her. The Scriptures do not suggest that the man should be domineering, but they do require that wives be in subjection to their husbands. (Ephesians 5:24) The Bible also holds the husband or father accountable, and when its counsel is applied, this contributes to peace and order in the family.—Philippians 2:5.\n\nWives too have a measure of power in the family. The Bible tells of godly women who, within the framework of proper headship, took the initiative to influence their husbands in a positive way or to help them avoid errors in judgment. (Genesis 21:9-12; 27:46–28:2) A wife may have a keener mind than her husband has, or she may have other abilities that he does not have. Yet, she is to have “deep respect” for her husband and to “be in subjection” to him “as to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:22, 33) Thinking in terms of pleasing God can help a wife to use her abilities to support her husband rather than belittling him or trying to dominate him. Such a “truly wise woman” cooperates closely with her husband to build up the family. She thereby maintains peace with God.—Proverbs 14:1.\n\nThinking in terms of pleasing God can help a wife overlook her husband’s shortcomings and be subject to him without resentment. At times, a wife may feel obliged to speak her mind. Proverbs 31:26 says of the capable wife: “Her mouth she has opened in wisdom, and the law of loving-kindness is upon her tongue.”\n\nHowever, a good wife is more than just submissive. She tries to be a real helper, being supportive of her husband in the decisions he makes. Of course, that is easier for her when she agrees with his decisions. But even when she does not, her active support can help his decision to have a more successful outcome.\n\nA wife can help her husband to be a good head in other ways. She can express appreciation for his efforts in taking the lead, instead of criticizing him or making him feel that he can never satisfy her. In dealing with her husband in a positive way, she should remember that a “quiet and mild spirit . . . is of great value in the eyes of God,” not just in the eyes of her husband. (1 Peter 3:3, 4; \n\nWifely subjection does not mean that a wife must always comply with everything a husband wishes. What makes the difference? When right principles are at stake, she may have to disagree with her husband. Even so, she should still display the overall spirit of godly subjection.\n\nOf course, a wife should be careful not to bypass her husband’s wishes out of willfulness, spite, or other wrong motives. She must be discerning, \n\nA Christian wife’s subjection to her husband is relative. This means that God rather than man must be obeyed if submitting in a certain matter would result in violating divine law.\n\n“Let wives be in subjection to their husbands.” (Ephesians 5:22) How a wife is affected by this arrangement depends on two things: First, how willing is she to submit to the arrangement? and second, how will her husband exercise his authority? In truth, when both marriage partners view the arrangement properly, they find that it is a blessing for the wife, the husband, and their children.
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That sounds neat? I like my spirituality in soft, non-threatening packages, give us the link!!\n\nu know, just by posting this, u r exposing more people to the lies.  shame on you.   Oh, I'm an atheist by the way :)
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I'm atheist and think you have every right to express yourself. Besides that's a lot less offensive than sex machine.\n\nFreedom of speech for everyone.
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Tell your wife and both of you lecture the dingbat. Oh and you might want to take her house key away. Just a thought :)
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yes....it's called integrity/honor.  Hhhmmm, wonder why he threw you out of his house????