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In reply to the discussion: I'm not religious, but there are angels on earth. [View all]bitterross
(4,066 posts)I think your OP is great and the people who helped out are wonderful humans.
As an atheist of the more rabid variety, yes, I admit that, I wish we had terms in our common vocabulary that easily replaced terms like "angel" and "good Samaritan." I wish that the term atheist were not equated with negative and bad thoughts for so many.
I do not choose to be offended by the use of these terms because I know they convey the intended meaning of "kind, caring, wonderful human" in a single word. That people such as you do not have a religious intent and do not intend to call these wonderful humans supernatural beings.
I just wish for a world where people are not so entrenched in religion and the false promises of an afterlife.
In my personal opinion, the ills religion has forced upon humanity have far outweighed its value.