Below are what I call the '6 statements and Mantras of atheism', which are 9 times out of 10 banded around by atheists online and offline :
- Religion is homophobic, sexist and racist
- You pick and choose what you want from your religion
- The religious are always seeking "special treatment" in respect of their faith;The religious should just go away into a locked room
- Religion is unscientific and not appropriate for the modern day world
- The Bible is an evil book about god- endorsed genocide and has nothing to offer the world
- Kosher slaughter is barbaric and male circumcision is child abuse
Is it just me or can one see the irony here, that atheists have a creed or statement of belief themselves, even as they bash other religions ? I do, of course, have my own replies about these statements, but I'd be intrigued to see what the readers think of these.
Feel free to discuss the 'holy six', whether you agree or not and to add to the list ,in the comments section.