Being a non-religious person means never fitting in, and always defending the underdog religions. Christianity is so large it stomps over others, kind of like the United States, really. Both treat those who are different as those who are wrong. This is where I fit in.
Don’t God bless me please; I find it very obnoxious. I immediately think “Oh, you’re one of those types.” Not just a religious person, but a really religious if you’re telling me—an outwardly spoken non-religious person- God Bless. As if you’ll save me from damnation. Here’s the thing—I don’t believe in damnation. If God is as loving as he’s supposed to be, then he wouldn’t send a good person to hell just because they didn’t worship him. Frankly, to a non-religious person, faith and worship are creepy. It is difficult for me to understand a god that would want to be worshiped? Where is the humility in being worshiped?
Being a non-religious person is uncomfortable sometimes, when the topic arises that is. This is because, as non-judgmental as Christians are supposed to be, they’re usually not. I sense what Christians think about me, they want to prayer for my soul. My come back is saying the lord’s name in vain every chance I get—it’s my favorite way to curse.
I’ll give you Christians a moment to catch your breath. I know it’s hard to hear my views.
Here’s the catch—I’m a good person. I’m nice, kind, loving, forgiving, and damned determined to uphold what’s right, fair, and equitable. I don’t steal, I’m faithful to my husband (who I adore even ten years in), I am a fun and creative mom, and I love life, culture, art, differences, and people.
Religion isn’t the only place to learn morality. Good people exist even without religion. As religious or non-religious children, all learn the same morality.
Am I an atheist, agnostic? It doesn’t matter to me. I don’t call myself either because I’m not interested in being looked down on by people of faith. I’m me, and I’m okay with that. I don’t need a supernatural reason to understand why I’m alive, nor do I need an answer to what happens when I die. I just want to be happy, and enjoy my life and those I love and be kind, and forgiving to everyone.
