Do People Become Atheists so They Can Act Immorally?

[Kylyssa]

Do People Become Atheists so They Can Act Immorally?

I'm hoping this bit gets a comment war going on it.  The theists seem so sure about atheists being immoral.

[Kylyssa]

Oh, got a theist comment!  It's not too exciting, just a "morality comes from God" person.

[Tom62]

I've posted a comment as well. Let's see how the theists react

[Kylyssa]

Hey, thanks!  There's now an "emotions come from God" comment!

"Compassion comes from God. Without God, no love is possible. Atheist can act with compassion but it is the compassion God gave them. Emotions can only be explained by the presence of the immortal soul."

Don't we have a vomit smiley?

[VanReal]

So the emotion I get when I want to rip off someone's head is a gift from God?  Gees, thanks.  

[curiosityandthecat]

Don't we have a vomit smiley?

Consider it your birthday present.  

[Miss Anthrope]

can't speak for all atheists, but I sure did!

Of course I'm joking, and playing with a very loose definition of "immoral", but dropping the notion of a highly judgemental God allowed me a lot of freedom in my youth. I hated the restrictions as far as what I chose to learn and view. Movies/books/comics/videogames with themes of magic? Evil. Superheroes who did great things without claiming God as their source of power? Evil. Music with lyrics that didn't involve praise to God? Misuse of music, which some Christians, even ones who don't take much issue with secular books and films, seem to think is some special thing intended only for praising God.