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People who were once kind and friendly toward me began disassociating themselves with me and avoiding contact as if atheism means that I am an immoral heathen or some such thing. But I'm the same sweet, compassionate person that I have always been.
Most people dont have an understanding of what modern atheist philosophy is. Atheism still carries the connotation of deviance, subversiveness and being the devils pawn, espescially in the Bible belt. What people don't understand the move away from, both emotionally and personally (humans associate with other humans of similar race, creed , mindset, personality, etc.) Therefore they will distance themselves from you and you will certainly not be embraced.
There were many articles and blogs that I found when I researched this issue but the studies and polls that I was referring to were published through reputable universities.
Well reputable university is a relative term. Higher education is assuredly biased against Christianity. There is an element of agenda.
I think it's sad that being an atheist, though it is technically illegal, can hinder you from getting a job or running for political office.
Try and get a job as a professing Christian in a university. As for politicians they have no beliefs beyond egocentric beliefs and will follow whatever societal whim will get them elected.
Society is moving toward atheism (IMO it is already there) and culture is definately there already.
No one should shun you or mistreat you. I am very sorry if that has happened. You deserve to be loved like any person deserves to be loved. Might I suggest that you pose the same questions to your former colleages as you did in your OP. I am sorry for your troubles.
I think they treat us like anti-Christ or something to some denominations out there which is completely untrue. You are not alone.
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