I just want to ask you guys some very honest questions: Why is it that Atheists are so bent on trying to "convert" everyone into their belief system?

If Atheism were so scientific and logical, then why is it that very few people accept Atheism as being true even though the theory of Evolution is taught in schools? If Athiesm were as logical, scientific, and rational as Atheists claim, then wouldn't it be OBVIOUS there was no god?

Appx. 95% of the US population is theist.

Out of 95% of Americans, you mean to tell me that NONE of that 95% has EVER questioned the existence of a higher power? That's ludicrous. Athiests very often claim that once a believer truly questions the existence of a divine being then they will come to realize that there isn't one....but this is simply not true.

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Dear Sam,

I admire you so much! In the speech you gave at the last AA conference, you presented two general reasons for why atheists shouldn't call themselves atheists. I offer a third reason, one that might be more useful in both (a) defining what the "new atheism movement" stands for and (b) dispelling confusion.

The term atheism in "new atheism movement" is highly misleading in that it suggests that the actual opposition is theism, and not just certain theistic religions. A real distinction needs to be made, I think, between general theism and certain theistic religions: whereas general theism is primarily concerned with the existence of some entity with omni-max attributes, certain theistic religions are concerned with the intentions, desires, beliefs, and commands of a specific omni-max entity. The real target of "new atheism" should not be general theism at all, but only the contentions and claims of certain theistic religions. There are several reasons for this claim.

The biggest problem with trying to be a "freethinker" is that everyone wants you to think like they do. For instance, when I am writing something for people to view, I want them to agree with it. Is there really any such thing as thinking freely? Actually, I do believe there is but to be honest I can't allow myself to think freely.Why? Because once certain parameters are set that are effective, wandering thoughts can be detrimental to success. To me, stealing is not an option, lying is not an option, sleeping with my friends wife is not an option. Of course I make all sorts of basic decisions freely but at some point structure does dictate success.