Pagans and Atheists

[Hands Open]

When I say "Pagan", I'm referring to those who identify themselves as such on these boards. Anyway, when I read the various posts, I happen to take note of some personal items the poster displays such as gender, religion, and age. It's just what I do. Anyway, what I noticed is that those who identify themselves as Atheists are always male. I've yet to see a female Atheist (or Agnostic, come to think of it). When it comes to Pagans, the vast majority seem to be female. So, to those Atheists on these boards, do you know many females who call themselves Atheists? For the Pagans on these forums, from what you've observed, would you say that the majority of those who share your religion are male or female?

Actually, my fiance is an agnostic with pagan tendancies. She used to be wiccan. Then we both experienced an event that led us to general questioning. We settled on agnosticism. All the rest of my friends are simple anti-theists without leanings in any way. They are split as regards atheism and agnosticism. But interestingly enough, none of them share the same beliefs. In every couple I'm friends with each partner has slightly different beliefs! (I love variety, as long as belief doesn't become legislated)

 

[ravenscape]

I'm a former agnostic. I think I would have called myself an atheist at one point. But after thinking more about it, I realized that solely negative evidence for theism and atheism was insufficient to rule either out.

I am a neopagan now and don't think my spiritual journey is necessarily reached a final destination

 

[jlujan69]

I must say that I'm fascinated by the direction this thread took. But, hey, if it keeps the dialogue going, that's just fine with me.

 

[jlujan69]

Well back to the OP.....

As you can see I am one of the mythical female athiests

Yup. Since posting this thread, I've seen quite a few of "your kind" running around on these boards. So far, the most unique individual I've seen on this forum was one who describes himself as a "pro-life liberal". Now that's a totally fascinating concept!

 

[comana]

Hey now, what exactly do you mean by "your kind", I am human too and according to the Bible that would make you one of my kind as well.

Unless of course us atheists have evolved into a new species. Hmmm.

 

[SquareC]

*snicker*

 

[lillies_and_remains]

I am a female atheist.
I didn't realise we were such a dying breed.

 

[jlujan69]

Hey now, what exactly do you mean by "your kind", I am human too and according to the Bible that would make you one of my kind as well.

Unless of course us atheists have evolved into a new species. Hmmm.

Oops! I should have put the smiley after the phrase "your kind". Then perhaps you'd know I meant it in jest. Mea culpa!

 

[comana]

Oops! I should have put the smiley after the phrase "your kind". Then perhaps you'd know I meant it in jest. Mea culpa!

I'm with ya. Hoping my post came across as jest as well.