
Refuting Theist Arguments -- Why Atheists Care About Religion I am often asked by theists: "If you don't believe in any gods or supernatural forces, then why do you care about religion?" Sometimes it seems like they are just tired of debating and want to find a polite way to tell me to get lost. Sometimes they seem genuinely perplexed. I cannot speak for all atheists, but I can explain why I care about religion. In this video I will give a few of the reasons why I, as an atheist, care about religion. I will not present all of the reasons why I care, due to time constraints, but here are some of the major reasons. Note: I will only provide one or two examples for each reason that I present. I could provide a plethora of examples for each point, but, yet again, time constraints apply. It is also important to note that not all of these reasons will apply to all religions. Reason 1: --Religions attempt to restrict the free will, and freedoms, of other individuals, even when those individuals are not harming anyone else or society. Example: Muslims try to silence anyone who speaks badly of Mohammed, Allah, the Qur'an, or Islam in general. Even 'moderate' Muslims will often try to force unbelievers to 'respect their religion' while they show no respect for anyone who is not a Muslim. Reason 2: --Religion promotes discrimination (religious discrimination, sexism, etc.) Example 1: Fundamentalist Christians are against homosexuality because their 'holy book' tells them that their <b>...</b>
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