“Atheism is a non-prophet organization.”

“What about us Jedi Knights?”

“huwwuh - It was my understanding that an Atheist is a person who rejects the idea that there is a supernatural deity, the direct opposite of a theist who believes in at least one God. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but most of the world's atrocities were committed in the name of religion. Not all of course, but most.”

“Before people're-embrace' religion and fall into the age-old pitfalls that Weslangdon and Sipajones mentioned, the religious-minded might do well to ponder the words of the Dalai Lama:

'This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.'”

“It would be wise to discover what the term ''atheist'' means before making statements about what atheists do or don't do. Reading sipajones' post it is blatantly obvious she doesn't have a clue what the meaning is and how it affects the individual who is know as being atheist.”

“Intolerant secularisation?

Atheists didn't start the Spanish inquisition or the crusades. Atheists don't crash planes into the 'Christian' west. Atheists don't set bombs in cars in busy Irish streets. Atheists don't teach their young that killing non-believers is good. Atheists don't look down upon gay couples and teach their followers that they're an 'abomination'. Atheists are permitted to share communal buildings with anyone, talk to anyone, and are free to wear and do what they please (within the law).

If Europe becomes "more confident in its Christianity" - more divide, segregation and hatred will follow.

What could help in this situation is if Christians embrace Islam, Muslims embrace Christianity so we all get on (Mauritius is a fine example of how people are not judged on their beliefs as all celebrations are shared by all)... but that just ain't gonna happen...”

“the basic tenents of most religions are very similar, these govern how we treat others, no stealing, killing etc These are now part of our legal system and elements of the law also features pagan rites and rituals too. So far so good, but unfortunately each religion also comes with a set of unreasonable prejudices beliefs and requirements, the least of which seems to be a loathing of every other religion. Organised religon is something to be avoided, the fact that most UK citizens do just that is to be applauded.”