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Comment #59393 by tb22 on July 28, 2007 at 11:13 pm

I've been pretty subtle about it, and I've never felt threatened. I don't doubt that if one decides to be less subtle... and/or travels to certain areas of the country (probably not cities), it could be relatively easy to run into some trouble. I can easily imagine situations where I would feel unwelcome with people I know if I were to speak as bluntly as Dawkins or Harris do at times (which I feel like doing, and feel that I should be able to do).

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Comment #59345 by tb22 on July 28, 2007 at 8:51 pm

"- Theists say atheism is a religion. By making a symbol for atheism you're playing into their hands."

To say that atheism is a religion is ridiculous... and will be whether there is an A on a shirt or not.

"- The symbol is a Zapfino font (dull, used before)."

Previously used font... I'll live.

"- Wearing something that tells people what you do not believe in is defensive - showing a lack of confidence."

Lets see... 'no'?

"- It's simply unstylish, sad."

Don't wear it?

"- By making atheism a more coherent group, you may actually proliferate religion: instead of questioning their own beliefs, theists may question atheists' 'beliefs' (now that it is a symbolised system)."

Like this doesn't already happen. Besides, we're the ones that don't mind when our 'beliefs' are questioned, remember?

"- Moreover, by creating an atheist 'sect', you may make people turn to religion as they simply see it as a matter of sides rather than a matter of reason."

What?

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Comment #59330 by tb22 on July 28, 2007 at 8:03 pm

I like the idea. I bought a black medium. I'm going to wear it around Atlanta. High five supporters. High one constructive critics. Low negative 10 unconstructive critics.

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Comment #59324 by tb22 on July 28, 2007 at 7:47 pm

Henri,

I have a very strong feeling that you are repeatedly stating your opinion as fact.

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