An Agnostic Friend

Interesting article. Actually, most of my friends are atheists. I don't know how that happened. Some are even Evangelical Atheists. They have little tolerance for those who have differing views. 
 
I agree that there is a pro-religion bias in the US. Just yesterday in a conversation with an atheistic friend I mentioned that an atheist could not be elected president. 
 
My view on religion is that we need more tolerance of opposing belief systems. Does it really matter if someone believes that the tree in the back yard is god? My atheistic friends argue that yes, it matters because it 'dumbs down' humanity. I argue that it is not 'dumbing down' that is the big problem. It is lack of justice and empathy.  
 
I have received more criticism from atheists and 9/11 conspiracy theorists than any other groups because I am agnostic on ultimate causality and also 9/11.

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