How hardcore are you?
A (mostly) light-hearted atheist meme, created by The Friendly Atheist. How hardcore an atheist are you?
1. Participated in the Blasphemy Challenge.
2. Met at least one of the “Four Horsemen” (Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris) in person.
3. Created an atheist blog. In as much as this is a blog by an atheist and I occasionally take a specifically atheistic PoV toward something.
4. Used the Flying Spaghetti Monster in a religious debate with someone.
5. Gotten offended when someone called you an agnostic.
6. Been unable to watch Growing Pains reruns because of Kirk Cameron.
7. Own more Bibles than most Christians you know.
8. Have at least one Bible with your personal annotations regarding contradictions, disturbing parts, etc.
9. Have come out as an atheist to your family.
10. Attended a campus or off-campus atheist gathering. If the local Skeptic society counts, which I expect the vast majority of them do.
11. Are a member of an organized atheist/Humanist/etc. organization.
12. Had a Humanist wedding ceremony.
13. Donated money to an atheist organization.
14. Have a bookshelf dedicated solely to Richard Dawkins.
15. Lost the friendship of someone you know because of your non-theism.
16. Tried to argue or have a discussion with someone who stopped you on the street to proselytize. My friends and I have had a few lengthy conversations with student evangelicals on campus.
17. Had to hide your atheist beliefs on a first date because you didn’t want to scare him/her away.
18. Own a stockpile of atheist paraphernalia (bumper stickers, buttons, shirts, etc).
19. Attended a protest that involved religion.
20. Attended an atheist conference. Skeptic conference count?
21. Subscribe to Pat Condell’s YouTube channel.
22. Started an atheist group in your area or school.
23. Successfully “de-converted” someone to atheism.
24. Have already made plans to donate your body to science after you die.
25. Told someone you’re an atheist only because you wanted to see the person’s reaction. Can't remember, but I probably have.
26. Had to think twice before screaming “Oh God!” during sex. Or you said something else in its place.
27. Lost a job because of your atheism.
28. Formed a bond with someone specifically because of your mutual atheism (meeting this person at a local gathering or conference doesn’t count).
29. Have crossed “In God We Trust” off of — or put a pro-church-state-separation stamp on — dollar bills.
30. Refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
31. Said “Gesundheit!” (or nothing at all) after someone sneezed because you didn’t want to say “Bless you!”
32. Have ever chosen not to clasp your hands together out of fear someone might think you’re praying.
33. Have turned on Christian TV because you need something entertaining to watch.
34. Are a 2nd or 3rd (or more) generation atheist.
35. Have “atheism” listed on your Facebook or dating profile — and not a euphemistic variant.
36. Attended an atheist’s funeral (i.e. a non-religious service).
37. Subscribe to a freethought magazine (e.g. Free Inquiry, Skeptic) I get the Humanist Network News via email. Mainly for the comics...
38. Have been interviewed by a reporter because of your atheism.
39. Written a letter-to-the-editor about an issue related to your non-belief in God.
40. Gave a friend or acquaintance a New Atheist book as a gift.
41. Wear pro-atheist clothing in public.
42. Have invited Mormons/Jehovah’s Witnesses into your house specifically because you wanted to argue with them.
43. Have been physically threatened (or beaten up) because you didn’t believe in God.
44. Receive Google Alerts on “atheism” (or variants).
45. Received fewer Christmas presents than expected because people assumed you didn’t celebrate it.
46. Visited The Creation Museum or saw Ben Stein’s Expelled just so you could keep tabs on the “enemy.”
47. Refuse to tell anyone what your “sign” is… because it doesn’t matter at all.
48. Are on a mailing list for a Christian organization just so you can see what they’re up to…
49. Have kept your eyes open while you watched others around you pray. On a weekly basis during high school.
50. Avoid even Unitarian churches because they’re too close to religion for you.
My result = 15. "You are, literally, a “New Atheist.” But you now have something to strive for! Go for the full 50!"
I feel a bit disadvantaged by living somewhere that doesn't have resident Horsemen, creationist museums, religious currency, etc., but hey, I'm not complaining!
5 comments:
Hmm, I don't think I'll copy and paste this meme onto my blog, but I have done/do:
3. My blog isn't ABOUT atheism, but, like you, I do sometimes discuss stuff from an atheistic PoV, sometimes unconsciously, coz that's just how I think I suppose.
16. Yup. Obviously, since I'm one of "the friends". :)
33. LOL! I don't remember what it was but the dancing was funny.
39. If Dear Susie counts...?
48. I listen to Focus on the Family podcasts every day. (Out of genuine interest)
#26
um....what 'something else' would you suggest?
Tom: That sentence was part of the original meme, not something I added. I guess I should've italicised my comments or something to make that clear, sorry.
Anyway, that's something I'd rather leave up to the individuals concerned. However, this cartoon over at freethunk.net offers a few ideas. :-) (Definitely 'adult content.')
16) If I'm out and about and I happen to see Bible bashes trying to spread there message I will try to avoid them like the plague .
Luke: I think that's probably the reaction most people would have. Either that or intentionally go and debate with them. I've done both, but which I do depends on how friendly they look, how much time I have, and who I'm with! :)
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