I never post on this forum. My last post was my first and this will probably be my last, but I do follow the threads that interest me. I would bet that we have more in common that you think, but the fact that you disagree completely that an atheist can be a moral human being that contributes to society shows a narrow minded viewpoint. My morality is based on the way my parents raised me (without religion for the most part) and my common sense. Those morals will not change due to my peer group as you stated. The fact that I don't believe in the big man above or heaven or hell doesn't override who I am. In regards to my stances on abortion, divorce, and gay marriage I can answer in this way. I would never abort a child because I know that I can raise that child the way a child is supposed to be raised. However, I would guess I have more exceptions than you would. Overall, I am pro-life. I will never get divorced because my wife and I are living the life with 2 kids and 18 strong years of marriage, but I can't disparage somebody for getting divorced because they made a mistake and live in an abusive marriage for example. Gay marriage isn't my bag, but what business do I have telling someone else how to live their life. The problem with gay marriage and all topics related is the media putting a disproportionate amount of attention on it. One of our best friends is in a gay female marriage and they are great people. These are things we probably disagree on, but in terms of immigration, voting laws, Biden, inflation, and things that really matter I would guess we are in line, but these days if you disagree on 1 or 2 things you are automatically the enemy. I was born in Europe and my parents immigrated when I was 5 and have been very successful contributors to this country. I have been an educator teaching physics to our youth for almost 20 years and plan to continue. Instead of your notion that religion, or lack thereof, is tearing our society apart, you may want to analyze social media. Since the introduction of social media you can see a direct correlation to the downfall of the family structure, education, well-being of our youth, and the exponential increase in hyper partisan politics that have ruined any chance of moderate and reasonable solutions.Going to disagree. Completely. I have yet to meet an atheist that doesn’t base their morality on the consensus of their peers. Meaning, their moral compass has an adjustable true north. I noticed that you chose to only mention murder and adultery.
I would love to hear your take on abortion, divorce, gay marriage, etc. Let’s see what True north is for an atheist.
Also, placing the commandments in schools doesn’t force anyone to be a christian. Now, if the school is for ing someone to say they believe in Jesus, they must be baptised etc…then sure. But simply putting the commandments in school’s doesn’t violate the establishment clause. That’s decided law fwiw. The left, and public school unions etc just took advantage of an opportunity to manipulate. Par for the course.
PS- If I was Biden I wouldn't be writing this because it is nap time and past my working hours. How in the hell could anybody vote for someone that has publicly declared that they only work from 10-4 and they need more naps?