tolerance.
i grew up in a fairly non-religious household, neither of my parents are particularly god-bothering but they are believers, i went to sunday school, christian summer camps and all of that stramash, but it never really took hold of me. as an engineer i seek proof and answers and 'god works in misterious ways' just wont cut it.

to summarise, i've tgaken all of the wholesome values; civility, look after those who can't look after themselves, be polite etc but without the bible-bashing, rascist intolerant bollocks. my wife is a christian, goes to church, bible reading, the whole shebang and accepts my atheist beliefs and the reasons i hold them (another tragic harrowing tale, not for here). why can't the rest of them do the same.

me: i don't believe in god, i'm an athiest.
annoying office secretary: but he believes in you.
me: no, you believe that he believes in me. i don't think he exists, ergo, he doesn't.
AOS: how can you not believe in god????? you will go to hell

seriously, WTF??
no god = no hell = who gives a flying titty fuck??

she's currently playing the fray loudly, offended by me listening to WOlfmother at barely inaudible levels. apparently i'd love soft rock or christian rock more than i like proper music.

AAAAAAARRRRGGGGHhhhh
(Captain Benzo Panda fighting, live on tuesdays., Mon 23 Mar 2009, 13:04, Reply)