Religion

and please do not ever associate me with any religion with good intentions or not.

my actions are my own and not influenced by any religious behavior or doctrine.

it is just this kind of assumption by people who follow religion to label us "non-believers" as more christian than others when we do not believe.

I keep my belief to myself until someone makes the kind of statement you made.

Now you might think, "well, I posted this in the religion forum, why is this atheist chiming in?" because it was on the front page of DU.

I do not and will not slight anyone in anyone in what they believe as long as they keep their belief and opinions to themselves, but when something is on the front page and labels we atheists as "professing to be atheists" as if it is impossible for us to do kind and un-selfserving acts and is only relegated to those who are religious, then that gets my goat up.

and your explanation only serves to highlight that fact.

I am not here to pick a fight, but just be more mindful the next time you choose to make a blanket statement, choose your words wisely.

and FYI, I consider myself to be a constitutional atheist. Meaning, believe whatever you wish, just don't bother me with it.