Post by Logan on Mar 12, 2016 8:21:06 GMT -6
Ogden • Some Utah atheists say Christians give them anxiety.
During a weekly discussion in Ogden among a group of Utah atheists, many didn't want to give their last names and others didn't want to be photographed.
Those who did go on record said they're comfortable with their nonfaith but are often guarded about when and to whom they choose to reveal their views.
Some self-describe using terms such as a "humanist," "free thinker" or "agnostic," because the term "atheist" occasionally causes them to feel ostracized by believers, said some in the discussion.
"Tell someone you're nearly any brand of religion and you can expect, beyond some disagreements on theology, a mostly positive response," said Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Connerly, who lives in Layton. "Tell someone you don't believe in any religion or deity, especially in a highly religious place such as Utah, and you can reasonably expect some kind of averse reaction."
Read more: www.sltrib.com/news/3650797-155/northern-utah-atheists-see-spectrum-of
During a weekly discussion in Ogden among a group of Utah atheists, many didn't want to give their last names and others didn't want to be photographed.
Those who did go on record said they're comfortable with their nonfaith but are often guarded about when and to whom they choose to reveal their views.
Some self-describe using terms such as a "humanist," "free thinker" or "agnostic," because the term "atheist" occasionally causes them to feel ostracized by believers, said some in the discussion.
"Tell someone you're nearly any brand of religion and you can expect, beyond some disagreements on theology, a mostly positive response," said Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse Connerly, who lives in Layton. "Tell someone you don't believe in any religion or deity, especially in a highly religious place such as Utah, and you can reasonably expect some kind of averse reaction."
Read more: www.sltrib.com/news/3650797-155/northern-utah-atheists-see-spectrum-of