As an atheist, it’s nothing personal, but if you believe in a religion, I don’t believe in some of the same things as you.

That seems pretty self-evident, I think. It just sort of comes with the atheism territory. Again, it’s nothing personal. Hell, I try hard not to take it personal that some believers think I’m going to Hell. Trust me, it wouldn’t be much of a stretch to let that something like that bother me.

The other day I had a conversation with a God-fearing member of a church that is gaining in popularity. I won’t say which church, but they do have a front-running presidential candidate right now.

“So, you don’t believe in God,” he said.

“That’s right.”

“Are you’re sure there isn’t a God?”
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