{"id":2748,"date":"2012-02-09T08:51:06","date_gmt":"2012-02-09T13:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dangeroustalk.net\/?p=2748"},"modified":"2012-02-09T08:51:06","modified_gmt":"2012-02-09T13:51:06","slug":"atheist-exemptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dangeroustalk.net\/?p=2748","title":{"rendered":"Atheist Exemptions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday, I wrote an Examiner article<\/a> about how religious institutions are always seeking exemptions from the law. Why can\u2019t atheists play this game too?<\/p>\n

One person commented on my article asking why we can\u2019t have an atheist exemption from the gay marriage bans in some states. I think this is a great idea. I think we should definitely push for such a thing.<\/p>\n

Since we don\u2019t believe in any deities or the Bible, we don\u2019t believe that homosexuality is a sin and therefore, the government\u2019s prohibition on gay marriage is a restriction on our secular values. We should be exempt from the government prohibition on same-sex marriage and the government should respect and legally recognize our right to marry gay and lesbian atheists.<\/p>\n

While we are at it, we don\u2019t believe in Hell for those who kill themselves, so we should demand an exemption from the laws against euthanasia too. While I\u2019m not fond of the pot, I don\u2019t see why atheists should be prohibited from using marijuana for medical purposes either. I want an exemption!<\/p>\n

If the religious can get away with demanding exemptions from laws they don\u2019t like, why shouldn\u2019t we do the same? Not only will we raise the awareness of atheists in our society, but we will also gain a great deal of support from others who don\u2019t normally think about religion, but will support what we are trying to do here. It\u2019s great PR and supports great causes. It will cause people to think about religious identifications why use, but don\u2019t really believe.<\/p>\n

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