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This is just for fun, it doesn't really mean anything:

QuoteCopy and paste the list below on your own site, boldfacing the things you’ve done. (Feel free to add your own elaboration and commentary to each item!)

       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.
      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.  <--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.
      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.
      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 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.

QuoteAnd just so you know how you fare, here’s a scale to rank yourself (adapted from Darwin’s Dagger’s suggestions):

    0-10: Impressive, but not too far from agnosticism.

    11-20: You are, literally, a “New Atheist.” But you now have something to strive for! Go for the full 50!

    21-30: You are an atheist, but babies aren’t running away from you. Yet.

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

    41-50: PZ Myers will now be taking lessons from you.

( reposted from: http://www.stateofprotest.com/blog/2008 ... eist-list/ (http://www.stateofprotest.com/blog/2008/12/17/hardcore-atheist-list/) and http://friendlyatheist.com/6716/are-you ... e-atheist/ (http://friendlyatheist.com/6716/are-you-a-hardcore-atheist/) )

Ahh, this ones easy!  No!  I'm nowhere near hardcore, yet I doubt anyone could ever really effectively pin agnosticism on me either.  But I do get to say yes to 24 and 49.

Well, I know what I'm doing at work tomorrow!  

I must confess, I am a little crazy, I did spend from seven pm at night till three am debating with catholics why atheists have the truth.  That was a couple years ago, I was having symptoms must have been what it was.

Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge.
Met at least one of the “Four Horsemen” (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person. (dawkins)
Created an atheist blog.
Used the Flying Spaghetti Monster in a religious debate with someone.
Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic.
Been unable to watch Growing Pains reruns because of Kirk Cameron.
Own more Bibles than most Christians you know.
Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc.
Have come out as an atheist to your family.
Attended a campus or off-campus atheist gathering.
Are a member of an organized atheist/Humanist/etc. organization.
Had a Humanist wedding ceremony.  (married in a catholic church.  ug.)
Donated money to an atheist organization.
Have a bookshelf dedicated solely to Richard Dawkins. (he shares it with his peers)
Lost the friendship of someone you know because of your non-theism.
Tried to argue or have a discussion with someone who stopped you on the street to proselytize. (jehovah's witnesses accosted me at the mailbox)
Had to hide your atheist beliefs on a first date because you didn’t want to scare him/her away.
Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia (bumper stickers, buttons, shirts, etc).
Attended a protest that involved religion.
Attended an atheist conference.  (dale mcgowan's secular parenting seminar was worth more than the $30 i paid to attend.)
Subscribe to Pat Condell’s YouTube channel.
Started an atheist group in your area or school.
Successfully “de-converted” someone to atheism. (my hubby.)
Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die.
Told someone you’re an atheist only because you wanted to see the person’s reaction. (reaction: "oh, but you're such a nice person!")
Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place.  (well, i've at least thought about it.)
Lost a job because of your atheism. (can't prove it, but don't think it helped.)
Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn’t count).
Have crossed “In God We Trust” off of â€" or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on â€" dollar bills.
Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. (i leave off "under god")
Said “Gesundheit!” (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn’t want to say “Bless you!” (yep, this is me.  not that i do the dane cook "when you die, nothing happens" routine, but i think wishing someone good health when they're sneezing is a better sentiment than "i hope you don't lose your soul through your nose!")
Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying.
Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch.
Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist.
Have “atheism” listed on your Facebook or dating profile â€" and not a euphemistic variant.
Attended an atheist’s funeral (i.e. a non-religious service).
Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic)
Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism.
Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God.
Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift.
Wear pro-atheist clothing in public.
Have invited Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them.
Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn’t believe in God.
Receive Google Alerts on “atheism” (or variants).
Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn’t celebrate it.
Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein’s Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the “enemy.”
Refuse to tell anyone what your “sign” is… because it doesn’t matter at all.
Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they’re up to…
Have kept your eyes open while you watched others around you pray.
Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you. (i've thought about taking my daughter to a uu rational sunday school, but not gone myself since i'm not spiritual at all.)

24.  babies, eh?  pass the salt.

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. --> Had a school Bible in 1973 , which I threw away after I graduated
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. --> I only have  a copy of his his book "The God Delusion"
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!” --> This is not an issue for someone who lives in Germany
32. Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying. --> I try to avoid it as such as possible
33. Have turned on Christian TV because you needed something entertaining to watch. --> But I can't watch it for more than 10 minutes without getting sick
34. Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist -->  My father is an atheist now, but it took him quite some time to "get out of the closet"
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). --> It was the most emotional experience that I ever went through
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.
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. --> Doesn't happen so often, because I only go to church for funerals. No-one around me (family and friends) are  people who pray.
50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you.

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.
      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.
      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.

Quote1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge.
2. Met at least one of the “Four Horsemen” (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person.
* No but I have e-mailed Dawkins a couple of time and had replies.
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.
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.
* No but I feel my marriage vows were a sham in the sense that they were in a church and in 2009 we will be celebrating our 25th by retaking our vows with a humanist minister.
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.
* No but I have virtually all of his books (to my knowledge there's only about 10 or so ... bookshelves are bigger than that aren't they?)
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.
* I've been married for nearly 25 years, I don't hide my atheism at all and I would not do so were I ever to date again
18. Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia (bumper stickers, buttons, shirts, etc).
19. Attended a protest that involved religion.
* Does started a e-petition on the UK Prime Ministers site, getting 1500 signatures and getting a reply back from the government that got subsequently reported count?
20. Attended an atheist conference. (does anti-creationist/anti-ID count?)
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. (I *think* so)
24. Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die.
* No but I have made it absolutely clear that I do not (under ANY circumstances want a religious burial)
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). (ALL of my friends are atheists, I'm not sure I could be close friends with a theist)
29. Have crossed “In God We Trust” off of â€" or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on â€" dollar bills.
* No but I'm not American so I should get a default pass on this because I probably would)
30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
* Again I'm not American and yes, I would have serious problems with the US pledge.
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. (what does this mean?)
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)
* do e-mail subscriptions count?
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.
* Can't remember but I regularly give science oriented books to friends for Christmas and got "The God Delusion" and other similar books from one of them.
41. Wear pro-atheist clothing in public. (well anti-theist ... I guess that counts)
42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them.
* No but I've argued with them on the doorstep and the only reason I don't invite them in is because God (a.k.a. my wife) would object.
43. Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn’t believe in God.
* I live in the UK, if I lived in the US I strongly suspect I would have been (except I'd make damned sure I knew a martial art)
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.
* No but I've downloaded it on bittorrent with the intent of doing so.
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…
* Not any more but I was for a long time ... I stopped because I never read the bloody things.
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.

For the definite ones I'm high in the 21 & 30 bracket so I am an atheist, but babies aren’t running away from me yet but if my ones where I've adapted slightly are allowed it would seem I'm the 5th Horseman of the Apocalypse ... Cool!

Kyu

Hmm, i score about 2 or 3 in this... That does not mean i am agostic though. It just means i don't place so much importance on being a non-believer.

I guess, because of the surroundings i've been brought up in, i've never had to think much about being atheist because i've never really come into contact with religious nutters.

It was only early this year when i was dating a girl whom i liked very much that i really started to think about how religion warps peoples minds. She was christian and it ended between us because of our different views. I realised that not believing in a higher power was the reason she felt she couldn't be with me. That really pissed me off. That was one of the reasons i came to HAF, so i could vent

So, i'm not really an atheist activist. I'm an atheist pacifist. I guess, if confronted by someone religious, i'll stand my ground but to be honest, i am already surrounded by people who don't dwell on religion because they just don't need it in their lives. They don't however feel they need to react against religion because it doesn't encroach on their way of life. My friends, family and i lead a life completely away from religion and it is nice and cozy.

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. i wish
3. Created an atheist blog. nott a very social person. I like to read to write
4. Used the Flying Spaghetti Monster in a religious debate with someone no one debates here so boring heh [\i]
5. Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic
6. Been unable to watch Growing Pains reruns because of Kirk Cameron.  is that a tv show?[\i]
7. Own more Bibles than most Christians you know.  
8. Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc. no but im thinking of doing it
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. only if thos forum is considered an organisation?? heh
12. Had a Humanist wedding ceremony.
13. Donated money to an atheist organization.
14. Have a bookshelf dedicated solely to Richard Dawkins.  no but i have some atheist books, and more in my amazon wishlist
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. no first date yet XD
18. Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia I only have a darwin fish car emblem.
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. euro dont ahve that :)

1. Yep
2. Not yet.
3. Yep.
4. Yep
5. Yep.
6. LOL, yep.
7. Yep. And a Qur'an, and Book of Mormon. And Torah. And a few others. I also have the Lord of the Rings novels.
8. Yep.
9. Half-way. I've decided not to tell my grandmother and uncle.
10. Yep.
11. Does HAF count?
12. Yep, and it was beautiful.
13. Yep.
14. Nope.
15. Yes.
16. Yes, always.
17. Maybe when I was in high school.
18. No.
19. Oh yeah! Prop 8 protests, most recently.
20. We have conferences?
21. Of course.
22. Nope.
23. Many, yes.
24. No, I'm being buried under a tree in linens that will help to speed decomposition.
25. Nah.
26. evo... evo... EVO.... EVOLUTION!!!!
27. I could lose my current job because of it.
28. HAF!
29. LOL, other people do that too?
30. Oh yeah.
31. I say gesundheit because it sounds funny coming from someone as serious as me.
32. Hahaha, that's a bit extreme.
33. Yes.
34. I'm afraid not. My children, though, will be.
35. Yep.
36. Yes, it was also beautiful.
37. We have magazines, too?!
38. No. But that would be very cool.
39. Of course.
40. God Delusion.
41. Hmmm, no.
42. Oh my god yes. It's too much fun to miss out on.
43. Yes.
44. Nah.
45. I love Christmas and everyone that knows me is aware of that.
46. I might visit the creation museum some day.
47. "What's your sign?" "I'm not an idiot! Wee, we're having fun!"
48. Nah.
49. Absolutely.
50. THANK YOU. I've been waiting for someone to say that.

1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge. What's that?
2. Met at least one of the “Four Horsemen” (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person. seen but not spoken to Dawkins, so no
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. ditto laetusatheos: never watched or heard of
7. Own more Bibles than most Christians you know.
8. Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc. semi-annotated but that was more to do with studying various Christian writers than arguing against religion
9. Have come out as an atheist to your family.
10. Attended a campus or off-campus atheist gathering. no, but I intend to start such a thing at my university at some stage
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. Yet it doesn't ask me how wide my bookshelves are!
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. I consider bookmarking it the equivalent for those who don't have a youtube account. Condell is OK - thunderf00t is awesome.
22. Started an atheist group in your area or school. working on that
23. Successfully “de-converted” someone to atheism. No, only to agnosticism and I wouldn't have the arrogance to say that it was my influence alone that did it
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. 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.
26. Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place. No! Blasphemy is kinky!
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. No but if I had any I probably would get out the tipex...
30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Never been asked to!
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). I've attended the funeral of a dead atheist but the service was religious because of his family.
37. Subscribe to an freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic)
38. Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism. They must be pretty desperate for stories
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. I don't know anyone that stupid
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. Though it doesn't get asked often. Within two minutes of knowing me, people realise I'd only scoff at a question like that.
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.Every day in primary school.
50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you.

I just have to say this:
I love the Flying Spaghetti Monster in there xD

Me and my friend preach of the FSM in 2nd hour xD

I think I'm going to have to take hat list and adapt it to a more generic audience ... I'll check it isn't copyrighted.

Kyu

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. Some but, not all
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.
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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Quote from: "Mister Joy"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  

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.

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.

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!!!  :devil:
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.

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.

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? ???

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!  :D


*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. ;)

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.

Quote from: Medusa on July 24, 2011, 11:24:42 AM
There really is a difference between Satanists and Atheists. I can use this as a reference to what those differences are!  :D[/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.

Quote from: Asmodean on December 25, 2008, 06:51:02 PM

Quote from: Mister JoyI 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  <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/popcorn.gif" alt=":pop:" title="watching" />

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. :D

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.

    .
     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!

Quote from: Whitney on July 24, 2011, 03:04:38 PM

Quote from: Medusa on July 24, 2011, 11:24:42 AM
There really is a difference between Satanists and Atheists. I can use this as a reference to what those differences are!  :D[/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.

Did you happen to notice my smiley face? You seriously seem to have an issue with my posts. I realize humor doesn't always come across in text. That's why I always add a little happy face to my silly posts. I also did make reference to having one of them about prayer. Then making a joke about how everyone peeks. I seriously think you need to reconsider your sensitive nature to my every posts. I make serious questions I am deemed some sort of interloper. I go about making gest and I can't even do that. I take offense to being considered ignorant for trying to point out light heartedly differences here. Especially since in my intro thread someone asked this very question. And as I have had problems trying to answer that very question (why don't you just call yourself an Atheist question)I thought it funny to say this is the difference.

Is everyone just smoking too much gangi around here?

*crap. What is going on with the quote thingy here?

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 25, 2011, 12:54:12 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 25, 2008, 06:51:02 PM

Quote from: Mister JoyI 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  <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/popcorn.gif" alt=":pop:" title="watching" />

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. :D

I suppose it takes two. How old are you now?

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 25, 2011, 12:54:12 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 25, 2008, 06:51:02 PM

Quote from: Mister JoyI 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  <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/popcorn.gif" alt=":pop:" title="watching" />

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. :D

To high school guys a lesbian is just a girl who will have sex with a guy but only when he's a really good friend and her girlfriend is there to join in.  If a high school guy is homophobic, it's normally only against gay guys and butchy gay girls.  They have fantasies about attractive lesbians.  It's a sexist double standard.  Or is it triple standard?  Anyway, I don't know much about your former friend so this isn't specifically about him, but when a guy gets out of high school and is faced with the real world, views change a lot because his main influences aren't the same as when he was in high school.

Quote from: fester30 on July 25, 2011, 11:55:04 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 25, 2011, 12:54:12 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 25, 2008, 06:51:02 PM

Quote from: Mister JoyI 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  <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/popcorn.gif" alt=":pop:" title="watching" />

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. :D

To high school guys a lesbian is just a girl who will have sex with a guy but only when he's a really good friend and her girlfriend is there to join in.  If a high school guy is homophobic, it's normally only against gay guys and butchy gay girls.  They have fantasies about attractive lesbians.  It's a sexist double standard.  Or is it triple standard?

I think it's a bi-standard.  ::)

Why is it that so many lesbians are into piercings and that kind of stuff?

Quote from: Abletony on July 25, 2011, 04:53:42 PM
Why is it that so many lesbians are into piercings and that kind of stuff?

I don't know.   Why must you spew  rubbish that has nothing to do with anything?  :(

Quote from: fester30 on July 25, 2011, 11:55:04 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 25, 2011, 12:54:12 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 25, 2008, 06:51:02 PM

Quote from: Mister JoyI 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  <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/popcorn.gif" alt=":pop:" title="watching" />

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. :D

To high school guys a lesbian is just a girl who will have sex with a guy but only when he's a really good friend and her girlfriend is there to join in.  If a high school guy is homophobic, it's normally only against gay guys and butchy gay girls.  They have fantasies about attractive lesbians.  It's a sexist double standard.  Or is it triple standard?  Anyway, I don't know much about your former friend so this isn't specifically about him, but when a guy gets out of high school and is faced with the real world, views change a lot because his main influences aren't the same as when he was in high school.

Well, that is media and the porn industry's doing.   I don't like generalization.   Like hetero couples, gay couples come in all shapes, sizes, and races. :D :D

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.
      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.  <--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.
      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.
      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 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.

Quote from: Abletony on July 25, 2011, 04:53:42 PM
Why is it that so many lesbians are into piercings and that kind of stuff?

Can't see how this has anything to do with the topic of the thread.

Quote from: McQ on July 26, 2011, 05:24:44 AM

Quote from: Abletony on July 25, 2011, 04:53:42 PM
Why is it that so many lesbians are into piercings and that kind of stuff?

Can't see how this has anything to do with the topic of the thread.

It has vaguely something to do with the post above mine.

Quote from: Abletony on July 26, 2011, 10:47:33 AM

Quote from: McQ on July 26, 2011, 05:24:44 AM

Quote from: Abletony on July 25, 2011, 04:53:42 PM
Why is it that so many lesbians are into piercings and that kind of stuff?

Can't see how this has anything to do with the topic of the thread.

It has vaguely something to do with the post above mine.

Answer to your question...most lesbians are not into piercings just like most people are not into piercings.  Please refrain from generalizing whole groups of people.

Now back on topic....

Quote from: Whitney on July 27, 2011, 12:40:58 AM

Quote from: Abletony on July 26, 2011, 10:47:33 AM

Quote from: McQ on July 26, 2011, 05:24:44 AM

Quote from: Abletony on July 25, 2011, 04:53:42 PM
Why is it that so many lesbians are into piercings and that kind of stuff?

Can't see how this has anything to do with the topic of the thread.

It has vaguely something to do with the post above mine.

Answer to your question...most lesbians are not into piercings just like most people are not into piercings.  Please refrain from generalizing whole groups of people.

Now back on topic....

Sorry, it was a question based on observation, but I take your point, you're probably right.

Yes, definitely , I am a hardcore Atheist.

What's the blasphemy challenge?  ???

Quote from: Medusa on July 28, 2011, 01:26:13 AM
What's the blasphemy challenge?  ???

http://www.blasphemychallenge.com/

Quote from: Tank on July 28, 2011, 08:47:17 AM

Quote from: Medusa on July 28, 2011, 01:26:13 AM
What's the blasphemy challenge?  ???

http://www.blasphemychallenge.com/

Ahh. Well then no, I have not done that. I don't believe in the bible so I see no need to deny what I don't believe in. Now if this was some kind of cussing contest. Well..I'm good at that. Both in English and Spanish! :D

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 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 money or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on 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 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.
      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 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.

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. <--Used to
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. <--Ebooks
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 $ 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. <---Kind of.
35. Have atheism listed on your Facebook or dating profile and not a euphemistic variant.<---I used to maintaining the null hypothesis, but then they stuck that "other" above it, so now it says both atheist and the variant
36. Attended an atheist 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. <--If I had any
42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah's Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them. <--Lived with a mormon and loved to argue
43. Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn't believe in God. <--Threatened
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.<--Usually say "that's stupid" when asked
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.

1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge.
2. Met at least one of the Four Horsemen 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. Never needed to its pretty obvious
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.Never read any of them
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. Majority of my family and friends, wasn't intentional just happened
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. Nope but told an atheist friend I was converting to Islam for shits and giggles
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. Well almost got an official warning
28. Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism
29. Have crossed "In God We Trust" off or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on 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!" This is my biggest pet peeve, the idiocy of the phrase is outstanding and those that believe the reason for the saying is beyond belief
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. Kinda my granddad was atheist
35. Have atheism listed on your Facebook or dating profile and not a euphemistic variant. Don't use facebook or dating sites (I don't like them)
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.
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. No problem going into churches but only go in if there architecturally interesting.

   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.  <--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.
      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. I say "oh man!"
      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.
      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.

I only got 7, but I didn't understand them all, and I think this is a list of militant behaviours rather than showing certainty of disbelief.

Quote from: Willow on August 04, 2011, 06:59:48 PM
I only got 7, but I didn't understand them all, and I think this is a list of militant behaviours rather than showing certainty of disbelief.

ya..it's not a serious list.

Quote from: Willow on August 04, 2011, 06:59:48 PM
   
I only got 7, but I didn't understand them all, and I think this is a list of militant behaviours rather than showing certainty of disbelief.

Not a fan of the term "militant" atheist.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/our-humanity-naturally/201102/the-myth-militant-atheism

"How can you be a militant atheist? It's like sleeping furiously" -- AC Grayling

Quote from: Awolf26 on August 04, 2011, 07:49:20 PM

"How can you be a militant atheist? It's like sleeping furiously" -- AC Grayling

Thankyou, I read the article.
I think what I meant that the list mostly includes matters of being outspoken and confrontational.  Clearly religious militants are usually violent in their militancy and can be mass murderers, which is a different kettle of fish.

I liked the quiz.  Must try harder (louder).