Atheist Beliefs

I'm glad so many people enjoyed it.

While I think the video was a little twee, in a Helen Steiner Rice kind of way, he more or less summed up my beliefs.

My mother was unable to differentiate between morality and religion, she really struggled with not being able to tell us not to do something because it was a 'sin'. My father was an atheist and did not want our upbringing to be subject to the same constraints that both he and my mother suffered due to their strict Catholic backgrounds.

I don't have a belief in any gods however I do enjoy many of the trappings of religion. The churches, the music and even the rituals of the Catholic church, some of which are very beautiful. I occasionally accompany my mother to mass when I visit her and I am happy that she finds comfort in her beliefs.

Mishap The man stated unequivocally, "I am an atheist", therefore, he was expressing his atheistic viewpoint. He doesn't believe god exists. He did not say, "I am an agnostic" so I don't see that you have any justification in deciding that his views were agnostic. Perhaps atheists actually do need to shout and be strident to be listened to. What a shame.

Nosila, I am sure that the candles, incense, plain chant, vestments, flowers, etc. had a profound effect on me as a child in post-war Salford, where beauty was in short supply. Until I was about 12, I was very devout, going to mass on my way to school most days. Then I started asking questions and got no sensible answers. I began thinking for myself and was able to escape the indoctrination and so did the rest of my family. My mother, who was of Irish descent, remained afraid of the priest until she died.

Anagram - I am glad you found the video wonderful - so did I.

I found it interesting, that's all.