Are you a hardcore atheist?

[Asmodean]

1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge.
2. Met at least one of the “Four Horsemen” (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person.
3. Created an atheist blog.
4. Used the Flying Spaghetti Monster in a religious debate with someone.
5. Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic.
6. Been unable to watch Growing Pains reruns because of Kirk Cameron.
7. Own more Bibles than most Christians you know.
8. Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc.
9. Have come out as an atheist to your family.
10. Attended a campus or off-campus atheist gathering.
11. Are a member of an organized atheist/Humanist/etc. organization.
12. Had a Humanist wedding ceremony. Not married
13. Donated money to an atheist organization.
14. Have a bookshelf dedicated solely to Richard Dawkins. Don't have a bookshelf. My books are in disarray under the bed
15. Lost the friendship of someone you know because of your non-theism.
16. Tried to argue or have a discussion with someone who stopped you on the street to proselytize. My hobby, that.
17. Had to hide your atheist beliefs on a first date because you didn’t want to scare him/her away.
18. Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia (bumper stickers, buttons, shirts, etc).
19. Attended a protest that involved religion.
20. Attended an atheist conference.
21. Subscribe to Pat Condell’s YouTube channel.
22. Started an atheist group in your area or school.
23. Successfully “de-converted” someone to atheism.
24. Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die. Either that or the incinerator
25. Told someone you’re an atheist only because you wanted to see the person’s reaction.
26. Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place. I'm a boring f**k. In a quiet way.
27. Lost a job because of your atheism.
28. Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn’t count).
29. Have crossed “In God We Trust” off of â€" or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on â€" dollar bills.
30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Not American.
31. Said “Gesundheit!” (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn’t want to say “Bless you!” I say "Indeed" that counts, right?
32. Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying.
33. Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch. To provoke myself, really
34. Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist. Sort of.
35. Have “atheism” listed on your Facebook or dating profile â€" and not a euphemistic variant.
36. Attended an atheist’s funeral (i.e. a non-religious service). I don't do funerals. Too boring.
37. Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic)
38. Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism.
39. Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God.
40. Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift.
41. Wear pro-atheist clothing in public.
42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them. MUAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!  
43. Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn’t believe in God. Yes, but I won.
44. Receive Google Alerts on “atheism” (or variants).
45. Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn’t celebrate it.
46. Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein’s Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the “enemy.”
47. Refuse to tell anyone what your “sign” is… because it doesn’t matter at all.
48. Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they’re up to…
49. Have kept your eyes open while you watched others around you pray.
50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you. That AND I have nothing to do there.

[PipeBox]

1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge. (pissing into the wind . . .)
2. Met at least one of the “Four Horsemen” (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person.  (I wish . . .)
3. Created an atheist blog. (It's still in construction, I'm very lazy about blogs, heh)
4. Used the Flying Spaghetti Monster in a religious debate with someone. (I should use it more, too)
5. Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic. (Not me, specifically, but I was offended because I was certainly included)
6. Been unable to watch Growing Pains reruns because of Kirk Cameron.
7. Own more Bibles than most Christians you know.
8. Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc. (With the skeptic's annotated bible, this would be superfluous, largely)
9. Have come out as an atheist to your family.
10. Attended a campus or off-campus atheist gathering.
11. Are a member of an organized atheist/Humanist/etc. organization.
12. Had a Humanist wedding ceremony.
13. Donated money to an atheist organization.
14. Have a bookshelf dedicated solely to Richard Dawkins.  (Unless it's a very small shelf, or books with very large font, that's a tall order.  Unless I'm supposed to buy multiple copies)
15. Lost the friendship of someone you know because of your non-theism. (this one makes me sad)
16. Tried to argue or have a discussion with someone who stopped you on the street to proselytize.
17. Had to hide your atheist beliefs on a first date because you didn’t want to scare him/her away.
18. Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia (bumper stickers, buttons, shirts, etc).
19. Attended a protest that involved religion.
20. Attended an atheist conference.
21. Subscribe to Pat Condell’s YouTube channel.
22. Started an atheist group in your area or school.
23. Successfully “de-converted” someone to atheism. (Give it time, I can help a few . . .)
24. Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die.
25. Told someone you’re an atheist only because you wanted to see the person’s reaction. (shocked, then timid, then filled with the conviction to change my mind)
26. Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place.
27. Lost a job because of your atheism.
28. Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn’t count).
29. Have crossed “In God We Trust” off of â€" or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on â€" dollar bills. (Just now.  I am soooo going to have to vend this dollar . . . )
30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. (Well, part of it, anyway, people even noticed the pause before I continued but made nothing of it)
31. Said “Gesundheit!” (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn’t want to say “Bless you!” ("You're cute," but only to people who know me, obviously)
32. Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying. (Only once while I was snoozing in a public place)
33. Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch. (I also watch Fox News . . . )
34. Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist.
35. Have “atheism” listed on your Facebook or dating profile â€" and not a euphemistic variant. (Oh, that would take some cast-iron balls in my community)
36. Attended an atheist’s funeral (i.e. a non-religious service).  (Probably never will around here)
37. Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic)
38. Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism.
39. Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God.
40. Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift. (Just wait . . .)
41. Wear pro-atheist clothing in public.
42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them. (I will, and they will be back.  Consider it done)
43. Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn’t believe in God.
44. Receive Google Alerts on “atheism” (or variants).
45. Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn’t celebrate it.
46. Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein’s Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the “enemy.” (I wanted to scream.  Loud)
47. Refuse to tell anyone what your “sign” is… because it doesn’t matter at all. (Naw, this I think is kind of fun.  Screw the meaning of the symbol, we have a symbol related to the night sky.  Mine is a fish, so I might not wear it, but Pisces is bangin' name)
48. Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they’re up to…
49. Have kept your eyes open while you watched others around you pray. (Weird thing is some Christians do this too.  They seem to consider themselves the ones that make sure everyone else is being good because they always glare at me like I'm out of line.  I'm waiting for a glance that expresses futility rather than scorn, it'd be great to catch another atheist like this)
50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you.

Think that makes 14, fine by me.

[rlrose328]

1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge.  <---Tried to but my video rendering was all pixelated... :-)
24. Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die.
25. Told someone you’re an atheist only because you wanted to see the person’s reaction.
26. Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place.<-- Nah... I still scream OH GOD during sex... that, and a lot more... LOL!
27. Lost a job because of your atheism.
28. Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn’t count).
29. Have crossed “In God We Trust” off of â€" or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on â€" dollar bills.
30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
31. Said “Gesundheit!” (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn’t want to say “Bless you!”  <-- my favorite:  Gedneeonya  
32. Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying.
33. Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch.
34. Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist.
35. Have “atheism” listed on your Facebook or dating profile â€" and not a euphemistic variant.
36. Attended an atheist’s funeral (i.e. a non-religious service).
37. Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic)
38. Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism.
39. Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God.
40. Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift.
41. Wear pro-atheist clothing in public.
42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them.<-- Haven't had the chance yet... but I will when they come a-knockin'.
43. Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn’t believe in God.
44. Receive Google Alerts on “atheism” (or variants).
45. Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn’t celebrate it.
46. Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein’s Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the “enemy.” <---If I lived closer, I would visit the CM... I will not see Ben Stein's crapfest.
47. Refuse to tell anyone what your “sign” is… because it doesn’t matter at all.
48. Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they’re up to…
49. Have kept your eyes open while you watched others around you pray.
50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you.

[AnnaM]

1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge.
2. Met at least one of the “Four Horsemen” (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person. Richard Dawkins, only briefly at a book signing, but he was very pleasant.  I don't know who the second is.
3. Created an atheist blog.
4. Used the Flying Spaghetti Monster in a religious debate with someone.
5. Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic. I consider agnosticism to be intellectually indefensible.  It's worse than theism, logically speaking.
6. Been unable to watch Growing Pains reruns because of Kirk Cameron.
7. Own more Bibles than most Christians you know.
8. Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc.
9. Have come out as an atheist to your family. This is easy, my grandfather is an atheist.
10. Attended a campus or off-campus atheist gathering.
11. Are a member of an organized atheist/Humanist/etc. organization.
12. Had a Humanist wedding ceremony.
13. Donated money to an atheist organization.
14. Have a bookshelf dedicated solely to Richard Dawkins. I don't have a bookshelf, but I must have six or so books by him.  I've always liked evolutionary biology.
15. Lost the friendship of someone you know because of your non-theism.
16. Tried to argue or have a discussion with someone who stopped you on the street to proselytize.
17. Had to hide your atheist beliefs on a first date because you didn’t want to scare him/her away.
18. Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia (bumper stickers, buttons, shirts, etc).
19. Attended a protest that involved religion.
20. Attended an atheist conference.
21. Subscribe to Pat Condell’s YouTube channel.
22. Started an atheist group in your area or school.
23. Successfully “de-converted” someone to atheism.
24. Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die.
25. Told someone you’re an atheist only because you wanted to see the person’s reaction.
26. Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place.
27. Lost a job because of your atheism.
28. Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn’t count).
29. Have crossed “In God We Trust” off of â€" or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on â€" dollar bills. I wrote 'Storm Gods Rule', which is good enough.
30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. This has nothing to do with religion.  Oaths of loyalty are for slaves.
31. Said “Gesundheit!” (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn’t want to say “Bless you!”
32. Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying.
33. Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch.
34. Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist.
35. Have “atheism” listed on your Facebook or dating profile â€" and not a euphemistic variant.
36. Attended an atheist’s funeral (i.e. a non-religious service).
37. Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic) Skeptic and Reason.
38. Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism.
39. Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God.
40. Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift.
41. Wear pro-atheist clothing in public.
42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them.
43. Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn’t believe in God.
44. Receive Google Alerts on “atheism” (or variants).
45. Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn’t celebrate it.
46. Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein’s Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the “enemy.”
47. Refuse to tell anyone what your “sign” is… because it doesn’t matter at all. Astrology is absurd.
48. Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they’re up to…
49. Have kept your eyes open while you watched others around you pray.
50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you.

[Asmodean]

I tell people, very pointedly, that I'm a homosexual non-believer if I think they're bigoted and backwards enough to be wound up by it. Because winding up dogmatic people is both easy and fun.

Much more so when what you claim is true  

[Kylyssa]

1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge.
2. Met at least one of the “Four Horsemen” (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person.
3. Created an atheist blog.
4. Used the Flying Spaghetti Monster in a religious debate with someone.
5. Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic.
6. Been unable to watch Growing Pains reruns because of Kirk Cameron.
7. Own more Bibles than most Christians you know.
8. Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc.
9. Have come out as an atheist to your family.
10. Attended a campus or off-campus atheist gathering.
11. Are a member of an organized atheist/Humanist/etc. organization.
12. Had a Humanist wedding ceremony.
13. Donated money to an atheist organization.
14. Have a bookshelf dedicated solely to Richard Dawkins.
15. Lost the friendship of someone you know because of your non-theism.
16. Tried to argue or have a discussion with someone who stopped you on the street to proselytize.
17. Had to hide your atheist beliefs on a first date because you didn’t want to scare him/her away.
18. Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia (bumper stickers, buttons, shirts, etc).
19. Attended a protest that involved religion.
20. Attended an atheist conference.
21. Subscribe to Pat Condell’s YouTube channel.
22. Started an atheist group in your area or school.
23. Successfully “de-converted” someone to atheism.
24. Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die.
25. Told someone you’re an atheist only because you wanted to see the person’s reaction.
26. Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place.
27. Lost a job because of your atheism. No, but I got physically spat upon at work by a co-worker and had "Die Atheist C*nt" scratched into the hood of my car in the workplace parking lot.
28. Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn’t count).
29. Have crossed “In God We Trust” off of â€" or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on â€" dollar bills.
30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
31. Said “Gesundheit!” (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn’t want to say “Bless you!”
32. Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying.
33. Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch.
34. Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist.
35. Have “atheism” listed on your Facebook or dating profile â€" and not a euphemistic variant.
36. Attended an atheist’s funeral (i.e. a non-religious service).
37. Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic)
38. Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism.
39. Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God.
40. Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift.
41. Wear pro-atheist clothing in public.
42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them.
43. Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn’t believe in God.  I was hospitalized and then faced recurrent threats and physical intimidation at school.  I have a scar on the back of my hand shaped like a Nike swoosh where the bone came through.
44. Receive Google Alerts on “atheism” (or variants).
45. Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn’t celebrate it.
46. Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein’s Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the “enemy.”
47. Refuse to tell anyone what your “sign” is… because it doesn’t matter at all.
48. Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they’re up to…
49. Have kept your eyes open while you watched others around you pray.
50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you.

[VietnamVet-BRIGHT]

1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge.
2. Met at least one of the “Four Horsemen” (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person.
3. Created an atheist blog.
4. Used the Flying Spaghetti Monster in a religious debate with someone.
5. Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic.
6. Been unable to watch Growing Pains reruns because of Kirk Cameron. <--never watched growing pains
7. Own more Bibles than most Christians you know. <--probably, but they are all from when I was religious.
8. Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc. <---I have Gen 1 marked up pretty well, then I decided I didn't feel like reading the Bible again.
9. Have come out as an atheist to your family.
10. Attended a campus or off-campus atheist gathering. ( I started a campus atheist organization)
11. Are a member of an organized atheist/Humanist/etc. organization.
12. Had a Humanist wedding ceremony. <---ours was non-religious but not specifically Humanist. (I had an atheist wedding on a local atheist television TV show)
13. Donated money to an atheist organization.
14. Have a bookshelf dedicated solely to Richard Dawkins. <--I like Richard Dawkins, but I don't like him that much.
15. Lost the friendship of someone you know because of your non-theism.
16. Tried to argue or have a discussion with someone who stopped you on the street to proselytize. (counter demonstrated with signs)
17. Had to hide your atheist beliefs on a first date because you didn’t want to scare him/her away.
18. Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia (bumper stickers, buttons, shirts, etc). (Created atheist shirts and caps)
19. Attended a protest that involved religion.
20. Attended an atheist conference.
21. Subscribe to Pat Condell’s YouTube channel.
22. Started an atheist group in your area or school.
23. Successfully “de-converted” someone to atheism.
24. Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die.
25. Told someone you’re an atheist only because you wanted to see the person’s reaction.
26. Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place.
27. Lost a job because of your atheism.
28. Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn’t count).
29. Have crossed “In God We Trust” off of â€" or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on â€" dollar bills. (see my stamp ... I've had dozens of these stamps made and distributed to fellow atheists)
30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance (took issue with a local school board several years ago on this)
31. Said “Gesundheit!” (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn’t want to say “Bless you!”
32. Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying.
33. Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch.
34. Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist.
35. Have “atheism” listed on your Facebook or dating profile â€" and not a euphemistic variant.
36. Attended an atheist’s funeral (i.e. a non-religious service).
37. Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic)
38. Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism.
39. Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God.
40. Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift.
41. Wear pro-atheist clothing in public.
42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them.
43. Have been physically threatened because you didn’t believe in God. (one time in a McDonalds because a bunch of fundies didn't like me stamping away on a pile of dollar bills)
44. Receive Google Alerts on “atheism” (or variants).
45. Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn’t celebrate it.
46. Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein’s Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the “enemy.” <---I tried very hard to watch expelled but got fed up with the craziness about half way through and turned the movie off.
47. Refuse to tell anyone what your “sign” is… because it doesn’t matter at all.
48. Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they’re up to…
49. Have kept your eyes open while you watched others around you pray.
50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you.

[Gawen]

I was researching Christopher Hitchens (who is one of my hero's) on the board here and came across this thread....old as it is. So, like Whitney said, looks like fun. We have some new people here and perhaps some new posts.

1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge.
2. Met at least one of the Four Horsemen (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person.
3. Created an atheist blog. (defunked now)
4. Used the Flying Spaghetti Monster in a religious debate with someone.
5. Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic.
6. Been unable to watch Growing Pains reruns because of Kirk Cameron.
7. Own more Bibles than most Christians you know.
8. Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc. (not precisely, but nearly a 1000 pages of word documents)
9. Have come out as an atheist to your family.
10. Attended a campus or off-campus atheist gathering.
11. Are a member of an organized atheist/Humanist/etc. organization.
12. Had a Humanist wedding ceremony. Not married
13. Donated money to an atheist organization.
14. Have a bookshelf dedicated solely to Richard Dawkins. Don't have a bookshelf. My books are in disarray under the bed(rephrase that to atheists authors, yes)
15. Lost the friendship of someone you know because of your non-theism.
16. Tried to argue or have a discussion with someone who stopped you on the street to proselytize. My hobby, that.
17. Had to hide your atheist beliefs on a first date because you didn't want to scare him/her away.
18. Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia (bumper stickers, buttons, shirts, etc).
19. Attended a protest that involved religion.
20. Attended an atheist conference.
21. Subscribe to Pat Condell's YouTube channel. (amongst others)
22. Started an atheist group in your area or school.
23. Successfully de-converted someone to atheism.(not precidely, but have directed them on their way to atheism)
24. Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die. Either that or the incinerator
25. Told someone you're an atheist only because you wanted to see the person's reaction.
26. Had to think twice before screaming "Oh God!" during sex. Or you said something else in its place. I'm a boring f**k. In a quiet way.
27. Lost a job because of your atheism.
28. Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn't count).
29. Have crossed "In God We Trust" off of or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on dollar bills.
30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Not American.
31. Said Gesundheit! (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn't want to say "Bless you!" I say "Indeed" that counts, right?
32. Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you're praying.
33. Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch. To provoke myself, really
34. Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist. Sort of.
35. Have atheism listed on your Facebook or dating profile and not a euphemistic variant.
36. Attended an atheist's funeral (i.e. a non-religious service). I don't do funerals. Too boring.
37. Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic)
38. Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism.
39. Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God.
40. Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift.
41. Wear pro-atheist clothing in public.
42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah's Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them. MUAHAHAHAHAAAA!!! 
43. Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn't believe in God. Yes, but I won.
44. Receive Google Alerts on atheism (or variants).
45. Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn't celebrate it.
46. Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein's Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the "enemy".
47. Refuse to tell anyone what your sign is because it doesn't matter at all.
48. Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they're up to.
49. Have kept your eyes open while you watched others around you pray.
50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they're too close to religion for you. That AND I have nothing to do there.

[Ragnar]

1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge.
       2. Met at least one of the “Four Horsemen” (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person.
       3. Created an atheist blog.
       4. Used the Flying Spaghetti Monster in a religious debate with someone.
       5. Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic.
       6. Been unable to watch Growing Pains reruns because of Kirk Cameron.
      7. Own more Bibles than most Christians you know. 
      8. Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc.
      9. Have come out as an atheist to your family. Not really a big deal, none of my immediate family are religious.
      10. Attended a campus or off-campus atheist gathering.
      11. Are a member of an organized atheist/Humanist/etc. organization.
      12. Had a Humanist wedding ceremony. <---ours was non-religious but not specifically Humanist.
      13. Donated money to an atheist organization.
      14. Have a bookshelf dedicated solely to Richard Dawkins. 
      15. Lost the friendship of someone you know because of your non-theism.
      16. Tried to argue or have a discussion with someone who stopped you on the street to proselytize.
      17. Had to hide your atheist beliefs on a first date because you didn’t want to scare him/her away.
      18. Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia (bumper stickers, buttons, shirts, etc).
      19. Attended a protest that involved religion.
      20. Attended an atheist conference.
      21. Subscribe to Pat Condell’s YouTube channel.
      22. Started an atheist group in your area or school.
      23. Successfully “de-converted” someone to atheism.
      24. Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die.
      25. Told someone you’re an atheist only because you wanted to see the person’s reaction.
     26. Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place.
      27. Lost a job because of your atheism.
      28. Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn’t count).
      29. Have crossed “In God We Trust” off of â€" or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on â€" dollar bills.
      30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
      31. Said “Gesundheit!” (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn’t want to say “Bless you!”
      32. Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying.
      33. Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch.
      34. Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist.
      35. Have “atheism” listed on your Facebook or dating profile â€" and not a euphemistic variant.
      36. Attended an atheist’s funeral (i.e. a non-religious service).
      37. Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic)
      38. Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism.
      39. Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God.
      40. Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift.
      41. Wear pro-atheist clothing in public.
      42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them. <<Youtube Mrs Brown v The Mormons, it's hilarious.
      43. Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn’t believe in God.
      44. Receive Google Alerts on “atheism” (or variants).
      45. Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn’t celebrate it.
      46. Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein’s Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the “enemy.”
      47. Refuse to tell anyone what your “sign” is… because it doesn’t matter at all.
      48. Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they’re up to…
    49. Have kept your eyes open while you watched others around you pray. 
      50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you.

[Rizuidad]

I think its broken.

I'be had some friendly discussions. I don't wear atheist clothing. Don't attend rallies. Never tried to convert anyone. Bell, I still wear my old st.Benedict medal. I've come out to my family. Does that count? ???

[Medusa]

I haven't done a one. There really is a difference between Satanists and Atheists. I can use this as a reference to what those differences are! 


*ok I've peeked when praying was going on. But so did the other people. And they were Christian. I chalk that up to hunger.

[Gawen]

The one about Tshirts...it wasn't actually an atheist Tshirt, but more of a statement of the times:
"Nuke the Gay Unborn Whales for Jesus"

It pissed off just about everyone.

[Whitney]

There really is a difference between Satanists and Atheists. I can use this as a reference to what those differences are!  [/quote

Um..you do realize that this isn't a serious thread..right?  If you were trying to be funny it isn't and if you were trying to be serious you are ignorant.

[Sweetdeath]

I tell people, very pointedly, that I'm a homosexual non-believer if I think they're bigoted and backwards enough to be wound up by it. Because winding up dogmatic people is both easy and fun.

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This is true for me. It's actually how  I lost a nine year friendship.
Which is strange, because my friend always knew I was gay and didn't believe in God, but he became much more hardcore asshole Catholic in his early twenties.

I have a feeling his mommy thought I was a heathen.  He had Oedipus complex anyway. He did anything for his cock sucking jesus mommy. i gained more than I lost then.

[Hidelight]

I could not bold on this tablet so I will just delete what I have not done

      1 Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge: (if you consider sitting with siblings saying all the thing you can think of that would be considered blasphemy for fun...then ..yes!)

      2 Created an atheist blog.( ..it was not a completely atheist blog but every post had something in it a theist would consider atheistic thinking ..I was bashed )


      3  Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic.( Yes but was polite)

      4 -never watched growing pains

      5 Attended  off-campus atheist gathering.

     6  Are a member of an organized atheist/Humanist/etc. organization. (have been not currently)

     7 Had a Humanist wedding ceremony.

     8 Donated money to an atheist organization.

     9 Lost the friendship of someone you know because of your non-theism. (sadly more than one...I never minded their theism...they minded my non belief)
(bumper stickers, buttons, shirts, etc).

     10 Attended a protest that involved religion. (I have protested religious anti-choice protesters does that count?)

     11 Attended an atheist conference.

    12  Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die.

     13 Told someone you’re an atheist only because you wanted to see the person’s reaction.(embarassingly true...sometimes it is fun...)

    14 Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place.

    15  Lost a job because of your atheism (OH HELL NO THAT WOULD BE A FIGHT AND A HALF!)

     16 Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn’t count).

    17  Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. (I pledge nothing to anything or anyone I am too flakey for pledges)

    18 Said “Gesundheit!” (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn’t want to say “Bless you!”....(all the time!)

     19 Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying.

     20 Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch. (this particular behavior has caused my husband great annoyance)

     21 Are a 2nd (mothers side) or 3rd (fathers side) generation atheist.

     22  Have “atheism” listed on your Facebook or dating profile â€" and not a euphemistic variant.

     23 Attended an atheist’s funeral (i.e. a non-religious service).

     24 Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic)

     25 Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God.

     26 Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift.

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     27 Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn’t celebrate it.( I gift folks through the year and except for little kids ...I avoid being hypocritical during Christmas)

     28 Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein’s Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the “enemy.” ( yes very disturbing...also Christian Halloween haunted houde...I did not believe they were real...but they are ...horrible scary real!...way to ruin a fun time)

     29 Refuse to tell anyone what your “sign” is… because it doesn’t matter at !)all.

     30 Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they’re up to… ( yes but I have a PO Box not my street address or use a junkmail email )

    31  Have kept your eyes open while you watched other pray

   31-40: You are the 5th Horseman! Congratulations!


Fun diversion thanks!