Atheists as members?

[kstar]

Originally posted by shinerbock
K Star, thats fine, it just means you might not be right for our org. I personally don't care someone's opinion on the "under God" debate, the reason I referenced Newdow is because he is so outwardly opposed to any use of religious reference in the public arena. Someone like that would probably make a similar fuss over some of the things said in our organization, and therefore I'd prefer not have them.

See, that's a bit misleading, I think you meant that you don't want militant atheists in your org, since you now have stated that you don't really care about the "under G**" debate. You made it sound like that was one of the lines of decision, yes or no. I can understand not wanting someone around who protests every use or mention of religion.

I personally wouldn't want anybody who isn't accepting of others' beliefs and militant about theirs in my org. whether they be militant atheist or militant Christian.

I know people who I personally don't agree with their choice of religion or lack there of, but the bottom line is that it is just that: their choice. As long as they are respecting others faiths while following theirs, and meet all other membership requirements, I feel they should be welcome.