What are atheists looking for in a forum called "religion and spirituality"?

don't know about others, but I'm here to see atheists and christians argue. They are so funny, they make me laugh out loud by posting silly questions to start an argument.

"There is a unique reward in condescension. Thats what brings them here. Agree?"

That also brings most of the theists here too, ya know. The R&S section isn't a hangout for the religious, and free speech allows both sides to bash each other.

No Serene. I find gratification when I can rescue anyone from indoctrination and dogm that ruins their lives. Take a look at the lives that have been devastated by religion (I name christianity because that is the closest poison I know. Go to Ex-Christian.net and read testimonies of sincere hearts that gave their all to a belief and received religious abuse at the hands of their religious parents, pastors, youth pastors and leaders of their church and religion. Slap stick comments here in this forum by non-believers is nothing compared to what is really going on. Go and read...don't be afraid.

This year I’m keeping a count of how many times *I* see this get asked.

ONE Hundred & Forty FOUR!!

This sounds distinctly like the VERY OLD 'why do I come here?' question.

*drink*

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This gets ASKED SO OFTEN I prepared a list - what do you think of it ?

1. *drink*

2. Cos we can.

3. For teh LuLz.

4. How about ‘know thy enemy’?

5. I find religion totally fascinating…

6. And, I find the followers even more so.

7. Entertainment (mine) - Education (yours)

8. AND, cheap points are nothing to scoff at, huh?

9. Who else would answer all the questions aimed at atheists?

10. Religion permeates all of our lives whether we like it or not.

11. A-theism is NOT a religion but it IS a valid religious position.

12. The cats banned us from their section... cos we aren't cats(get it?).

13. Coming here, always makes me feel smarter-saner than I really am.

14. IF rational arguments worked on religious people there’d be no religious people.

15. No one does boolshit quite like Kent (is that how you spell it?) Hovind and his ilk.

16. I'm thinking... hang on a mo'… girlfriends cost more than hookers and wives cost more than both … sorry I was thinking about something else.

17. Cos religion is the enemy of reason – it’s not harmless, innocent, blameless, sunshine and goodness – we can NOT ignore atrocities committed daily in the name of invisible sky primates… http://kuro-kuro.org/archives/1903

18. Kid, if you and your people didn't go to such extraordinary lengths to try to convince me and my people that all that imaginary little cosmic chappie stuff was anything more than primitive superstition, you and your people would probably never hear from me and my people... just saying.

19. I come here to study the effects religious memes have on the minds they inhabit-control – it’s like a meme zoo.

20. The atheist created everything and when everything became too scary he invented religious fantasies to hold FEAR of death at bay - he was here for the beginning - he'll be here for the end ;)

21. George H.W. Bush: No, I don't know that Atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered as patriots. This is one nation under God.

22. You'd have to wonder why I get TUs with this answer - I reckon I cover it all - obviously the fact I'm not afraid of imaginary monsters in de sky scares some people ;)

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I like engaging in debate about religion. I find it fascinating. I also sometimes use this section as a basis for my psychology studies. It's interesting to see how the different religious states of people react to different statements.

Atheists are often deeply spiritual. If anything religion and spirituality are mutually exclusive. Religion is imposed from outside usually by threat or force. Spirituality arises naturally from within and in no way requires belief in a supreme being.

To show a large enough presence on the site to warrant an 'Ask an Atheist' section.

Funny

I first came here to look for information for a paper I was writing on Judeo-Christian Myths and their application in society of today. Then I started to answer questions aimed towards Atheist- and look, it has kept me here ever since.

I first came here to ask a question pertaining to my former christian beliefs. But then all i got was flak from both sides. Didn't hurt me much. I was just surprised, now i just come on here because it's the next best thing to Jerry Springer. JERRY!!! JERRY!!! JERRY!!!