Is anyone else an atheist with BC besides me?

There are countless church buildings used as polling places where I live which is the “Tri-State area": Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania. Schools used to be used, tho I think not anymore, and fire stations, public housing community rooms, etc.. The board of elections building is 20 minutes down the road and I can always early vote if I choose. But dh and I like going to vote together in our home town when we can.

In Texas we too used to use elementary schools, but I think there was too much confusion once 'early voting' became prevalent & polls are open for 10+ days. The standard here is churches although there are usually polling places at junior colleges and City/District community centers.

As a historical note - in the 'once upon a time' small college town where I was raised in Northern California, voting was in people's homes. In the 50's and 60's, I walked with my parents down the block & around the corner when they voted. Ladies served tea & punch and everyone visited with their neighbors.

Had appt with my PCP just to follow-up and see how my cancer treatments were going (she was the one involved in treating my symptoms that turned out to be malignant fluid on my lungs from MBC, not just bronchitis.) She is genuinely interested in my well-being and I appreciate her interest. I know she attends church, although I don't know where. She asked me if I had had a faith to turn to and I replied that I did not. Then she asked if I was ok with that and I answered yes.That was the end of the topic. I felt she handled it in a concerned and caring manner, but not prying or intrusive. Don't know if she heard that somewhere, but it seems like an example that all could follow, those with strong faith and those without. Interested, but not evangelical or holier-than-thou.

so true

Stupid, stupid, stupid people. And prepare for a round of "God took care of MEEE" while ignoring what the imaginary rotter did to other families.

Saw where the “President “ has declared tomorrow to be a national day of prayer. Whatever happened to separation of church and state?

JWoo

Literalists like your sister are hilarious when they're not being dangerous.

Spookiesmom

So, a day of prayer to get rid of a virus that, if they're consistent, they must think was sent by the same god. Are we sacrificing goats or virgins?

As was noted in another thread:

If I prayed it would be that - Trump gets hemorrhoids.

Alice, DH was recently called a “candy ass” by religious folks on Facebook b/c he posted support for all the limitations secondary to covid19. They told him he needed to put his faith in God and trust he would be safe. He rarely gets upset about anything but this had him on a rant about how stupid Christians can be. Then our governor set limits to groups of 50 or less and all the churches had to cancel services so DH felt validated and of course had to remark about this to these folks. I told him that this crap is exactly why I am no longer on FB and that maybe he should just block these folks.

spookiemom, hilarious!

I am joining this thread because while I don't want to ridicule people of faith I also don't want to constantly be gracious about their offer of thoughts and prayers. Most people in my circle know I am an atheist - very happily so - but I come from a god bothering,happy clappy background and they just can't resist.

My dad who is the most faithful committed Christian and wishes with all his heart that I wasn't an atheist is one of the few who respects my need not to be prayed for. He is amazing and I love him even more for learning how to give me comfort when his default would beto pray for me.

Jacfin-- sounds like you have a great dad. Christians who "walk the walk" are rarely difficult to deal with. It's the sanctimonious HYPOCRITES who make me nuts! (My BFF is a Christian Scientist and she and I are very very close! We agree to disagree about the God part.)

NSFW - unless you're working from home, then go ahead.

"Honest Government Ad"

Really funny video. We need all the humor possible right now.

The people easiest to dupe are those who have unquestioning faith. They are usually duped by those who say they profess the same faith. For example, Mormons are most often ripped off by other Mormons.