If atheism is a religion as you say then I guess you would be in agreement for Atheists being permitted to possess tax free meeting halls in your community.

Many Christians wear their crosses on the outside of their clothing.  Did it ever occur to you that this offends Atheists.

Darwin Bedford
www.atheists.net


At 06:50 PM 9/13/01 -0700, you wrote:

I know how you feel.  Don't get me wrong I am a devout Catholic and always have been, but I've met many atheists and converted some.  The basic theme to atheism seems to be hate for religion, religion which is primarly about love and happiness.  Atheists are made up, usually, of cynics. I have always believed myself that cynics are just idealists who have been disappointed.  I AM NOT OUT TO CONVERT YOU, it is not that I don't care for your well being but you are obviously passionate about your beliefs, religion.  BECAUSE ATHEISM IS A RELIGION WHETHER YOU LIKE TO BELIEVE IT OR NOT.
 
But I wrote you because you spelt the Pope's name wrong it's JOHN Paul II.  Not JEAN.  And I think that the picture on your shirt  that you are wearing is highly offensive.  Whether you care or not is not really my concern, but if you ever want to be taken seriously I would blatantly use foul symbols to get your message across.