Anti-Atheist Conspiracy?

[Mark Mentzer]

From www.abovetopsecret.com

I have seen on this board, numerous times, accusations that there is an anti-Christian conspiracy, and that Christians are persecuted and discriminated against in this country. I have always thought to the contrary, considering the number of Christians vs. the numbers of members of other religions and non religions.

Christians have not been persecuted since Rome.

I do, however, have evidence that there may be an anti-atheist conspiracy, which goes contrary to our federal Constitution, namely that in seven states of the US, the state constitutions prohibit atheists from holding public office.

These states are:

Arkansas
Texas
Maryland
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Pennsylvania

www.religioustolerance.org...

There is not a single state in the US that prohibits Christians from holding office.

My question is this: why claim to be discriminated against, when in fact, those that make the claim are doing the discrimination?

Why is it so hard to accept that atheists can be upstanding and ethical without needing a god?

What if these state constitutions disallowed a race of people to be barred from office? Would that make a difference to anyone's point of view?

[cynthia Hunter]

Well your statement is true to a point! No Christian are being killed in this country. They are being killed in other parts of the world. Torture is not uncommon.
As for running for office that is true,but it shouldn't suprise most people. It was written into the states/colonies consitution/by laws from the very begining! A lot of states have noyt changed it. If I remember right there are a few more states that say the same thing.

[cynthia Hunter]

Oh I agree, I don't care if you believe or not. I want someone who can do the job.(Now mind you I am a Christian,but not all Christians think alike)

[Mark Mentzer]

Right on!!!!!!!