Originally Posted by
ShadowyFanatic
Everyone gets labeled, be it by society, and certainly be themselves. Human identity is based on the ability to define. That being said, no one cares about moderates. People aren't out protesting people who quietly and honestly practice their beliefs. They protest those who try to force their beliefs on others or gain a special (and unconstitutional) privilege advantage. People get up in arms over the rejection of human inquiry and the spread of knowledge and education. This is a fight that has been taking place since the enlightenment. And fortunately, it is one that atheism will win out in a battle of attrition. Once people realize you don't need something, and that life has more value and wonder when you DON'T try and narrowly define it, they walk away from it at quite the rapid pace. As for what I believe, I only believe in those things which can be demonstrated clearly and are supported by evidence. And as I am not a sociopath, my value scale revolves around minimizing the suffering of my fellow man.