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Question: What do atheists think about agnostics and pagans!?
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I think that they have some faith; and I, an atheist, do not!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

That's a broad question!.

There's many different kinds of atheists!. And really- would they think of paganism as a form of religion and lump it together!? also Paganism is a very broad term in its self!.

As for agnostics- you can be agnostic AND and atheist at the same time!.

Pure Atheists, Radical Atheists, Rationalists, etc!.

Are all Christians crazy zealots!? Of course not, neither are all Athiests alike in beliefs!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I can't quite figure out what to think!. For agnostics, anyway!. I have a number of friends who follow some of the belief systems that fall under the umbrella of Paganism!. My observations are that a Pagan's personal beliefs are much more personal and open-ended!. They tend not to make an issue of their beliefs, and they also tend not to be "salvation snobs" that think everyone else is going to hell for not worshiping Deity X!. In fact, I've noticed that Pagans tend not to treat their deities as literal beings at all, but rather as personifications of natural forces and emotional experiences!. It's because of all those factors that I have the utmost respect for Paganism, and don't consider its followers misguided or deluded!. It's more of a cultural thing than a hard religion!. Kind of like the way I celebrate Christmas yet deny the existence of the deity it supposedly celebrates!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Depends on the Atheist!. As an Atheist I understand where Agnostics are coming from, and at least they aren't religious freaks!. And Paganism is the most peaceful religion in my opinion!. They never hurt anyone, nor do they force their beliefs on anyone else, which is something I can always respect!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think that Atheists are probably less put off by Pagans and Agnostics, because they don't seek to convert or change Athiests!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Relate with them better than with the mainstream religions!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

!.!.!. damn, you're almost there!Www@QuestionHome@Com