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"An atheist is someone who is certain that God does not exist, someone who has compelling evidence against the existence of God. I know of no such compelling evidence. Because God can be relegated to remote times and places and to ultimate causes, we would have to know a great deal more about the universe than we do now to be sure that no such God exists. To be certain of the existence of God and to be certain of the nonexistence of God seem to me to be the confident extremes in a subject so riddled with doubt and uncertainty as to inspire very little confidence indeed"
Sagan could be at best described as either a pantheist or deist. At most, he was agnostic. The story about him being atheist was simply a creation of his friend James Randy who sought to exploit his death to further advocate his own atheism.
Holidays are just breaks from work and other obligation, and are demonstrated to be beneficial not only for individuals but for society at large. There is no reason that holidays must be religious, and no reason that non-theists should have no holidays.
since atheist dont live by a religious "rule book" and can do basically what ever they want, have a Free Day where they can do....what ever they want, go out, party, spend time with other atheists.
Everyone needs a holiday, if not for celebrating then for the fun of it.
I don't believe in anything, but the rest of my family is christian and I looove spending christmas, easter an everything else with the, even though it doesn't really mean the same for me at is does to them.
I think you should celebrate christmas, like most other people. It's ful of joy, family, love and PRESENTS!! how can you say no to that?
NATIONAL FREE-THOUGHT DAY! Everybody makes it their effort to make good choices and be tolerant to everyone including theists! And we all try to exchange presents that have real genuine meaning to the recipient and even theists can give presents because we don't exclude anyone. Like if atheist parents find out their child is a theist they still get respect and presents! Because its about respect, tolerance, and love for all. I feel fuzzy inside...I need a tums
We actually have dozens already come to think of it. Every holiday that isn't a religious one is an atheistic one. For example, Arbor Day, flag day, earth day, April fools, Presidents' Day, MLK jr day, Independence Day, cinco de mayo, ect.
None of these have any religious association so they're technically atheistic. Though I suppose s better word is Secular.
Technically, atheism is a religion, and no one is forcing you to celebrate. Similarly, if you're christian, you're not forced to celebrate Chanukah. So why shouldn't Atheists have a holiday if they want one?
A holiday doesn't have to be religious. For example: Arbor Day, flag day, Presidents' Day, Columbus Day, Boxing Day, April fools day, MLK jr day, the 4th of July, cinco de mayo, ect. These are all holidays and technically they are all atheist holidays because they have no religion association.
