Apologies for my combative nature in some recent posts, I hope this explains some of it; the rest is just my nature.

Earlier this year I went to a small event hosted by the Common Weal in a Christian coffee shop (most amusing). It was by the Scottish Humanists and to do with religion in schools. Search Common Weal they are great people to talk and debate with [tangent 1 over].

I was interested in a few of the ideas that emerged. One commentator, an atheist from CW, did not like any argument from a religious perspective and would not listen to their explanation, yet they said that all theological trained people were not allowed to reason and were indoctrinated. I hope this raised your eyebrows, as it did mine! Did he not realise what he said? [tangent 2 over]

So I have been travelling over the internet learning about CW and atheism and I find lots that concern me, mostly to do with being hypocritical, uninformed or possibly just bigoted as the guy above possibly was. I am here then to ask a few questions, if I may?

1 – “We believe that atheists can proudly stand against the unfair judgment that so frequently plagues godless and non-religious people.”
What about the unfair judgement of the theists that appear to visit, are they somehow responsible for the wrongs of others? How about the broad generalisations that abound and the fallacious comments?

2 – “Atheist Republic advocates against religious and dogmatic teachings that promote violence and oppression.”
Great, how about using it to improve atheist/humanist ideology so that another`s belief can be respected rather than derided and abused.

3 – “We can’t stay silent while witnessing cruelty and injustice because we are not just atheists — we are atheists who care.”
If that is so then it is cruel and unjust to allow some of the crass comments here.