Subj:� I have a problem with your
diary.
Date:� 12/10/2002 12:24:48 AM Pacific Standard Time
From:� To:�
Dear "Atheist" Guy.
I have a very big problem with your diary. I'm not trying to flame or offend
you in any way, I just wanted to bring some things to your attention. I'm
totally open to debate and discussion. As an agnostic myself, I doubt the
presence of a God or gods, but do not rule it out completely. I'm not some
raving Christian who is offended by Satanic links or anything, I'm just one
who prefers correct terminology when referring to religions. Yes, atheism is a
religion.
You've labelled your diary/website, which is
very well constructed I must say, the Atheist Diary. When I clicked on your
banner, I expected less A. Crowley and more A. Camus, if you know what I mean.
Instead of atheist existentialism, however, I found numerous links to Satanism
and various references to the like. I wasn't offended, because hey, christian
mythology is cool. Paradise Lost kicks ass. I was mostly upset by the lack of
correct use of terminology.
An atheist is someone who rejects the notion
of a God or gods. Be it the judeo-christian God, or the many gods of the
Hindus.� Satan is the profoundly evil adversary of God and humanity,
often identified with the leader of the fallen angels. He is very much rooted
in judeo-christian mythology and without a belief in God, one can very well
not believe in Satan. Therefore, an atheist, by definition, would not believe
in, let alone worship, satan.
I suppose you can see how your use of
atheism in your title is rather misleading.
Also, doesn't buying and displaying Fight
Club merchandise kind of go against the theme of the entire movie?
-Jenn
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Dear "Jenn"
Lighten up.
-The "Atheist" Guy
