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I definitely can relate to fellow atheists that have grown to become more tolerant of those who practice religion.

I think many atheists find themselves rejecting religion for personal or ethical reasons. Some religions or at least denominations can come off as oppressive or manipulative. The amount of suffering that has been accomplished in the name of religion is unquantifiable. Though to completely write off entire groups of people based on what they believe is nothing short of bigotry.

Many atheists I see online tend to act as though they have the intellectual high ground without realizing the amount of good and cultural significance that has come from the structure religions can provide. Art, architecture, and countless points of inspiration.

Atheism is susceptible to the same follies that have plagued religion in the past and if modern atheists are not careful and responsible it, too will grow into a force that highlights the darker aspects of humanity.

I still identify as an atheist after many years but my understanding of atheism has changed dramatically as my world view has matured. There are also many things that I have experienced that cannot be explained through religion or science. To a degree, my own skepticism has allowed me to find cracks in my own beliefs and question it's very validity. Moving forward, I have found that acceptance of the people who hold strong beliefs has no impact on what I identify as my personal truth, whatever that may be or become.


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