Wednesday, September 5, 2012

To My Fellow Atheist

Here is what I see in the atheist "community" of which I do NOT count myself as being a part of any longer (haven't for a long time now):

1) there is NO community. it is like watching a small group of people at the top stepping on and walking over each other to see what more they can do to "out atheist" the others within.

2) They majority are out for REAL change. They want to make a difference, they DO make a difference, and good on them. They do not seek out the attention, they just see what needs to be done and they do it!

3) A few (I can count on both hands) are in the "SEE ME" category! "See me?! Look what I can do!" EVERY THING points back to "SEE ME AND WHAT I DID?!" I roll my eyes every time I see their post. 

4) We have a lot of whiners. Either change it, or shut up.

5) Jumping on the bandwagon. "Oh look, that person is getting some attention, I think I will jump on their bandwagon and steal a little thunder." Even if it is not anything with which I agree, approve, or am really that passionate about, I just want the attention you are getting, so let me jump on your bandwagon!"

Then you have the rest who just sit back and watch and wonder if it's even worth it? I saw all of this within the churches as I was growing up. Power hungry people going at it until they reach the top only to tumble down quickly. Is it worth it? Ripping people within the community up left and right because they do not agree with your brand of thinking? HEY! Just like church! It all is and has been looking dubious to me for a while now. I have always been atheist (even when young and living in a preacher's home I was an atheist, just did not know what it was called!) I will always be atheist. I have many ups and downs in my life and dealt with them well without a god. In fact, I dealt with them better. However, I do like to surround myself with strong, caring, giving, loving people who are not always attention seeking or angry. It ills me and stresses me to see what was once a group of folks making change for the better (in my opinion) start becoming attention seeking power hungry people.  Is it weird I feel this way? Am I the only one?

Those who are making real change, I do not want them to fail, you are doing such a wonderful job. Those who just want to be seen and admired, shame on you. You do nothing for the cause.