cross-posted from: https://lemmy.one/post/11673394
Every movement to oppose Christianity had its place. In the 80s they called themselves Satanists, even though they didn’t believe in a literal Satan. In the 2000s we saw the introduction of “militant” atheism, externally dubbed the “new atheists.” Now we have a new generation of ex-Christians who can speak to conservative Christian beliefs because they were able to get out. And they can remind everyone that it wasn’t easy.
I am still a “militant atheist” in that I’m willing to speak my mind. I don’t bring up my atheism unless someone makes their religion my business. The same for these people.
That was a really interesting article, thank you for sharing it!
Satanists are still out here fighting the good fight, and we still don’t believe in a literal Satan.
alluring
That’s not the word I’d use…
fundamentalism is a coping mechanism for a deregulated nervous system
… YEAH. YEAH THAT. THAT’S WHAT I’VE BEEN TRYING TO SAY
(i’ve been thinking about this a lot and never could quite put it into words this eloquently)