http://atheism.about.com/od/atheistbigotryprejudice/a/AtheitsHated.htm

When it comes to bigotry and prejudice, atheists are the top target. A new study conducted by the University of Minnesota finds that atheists are the most distrusted and hated minority in the U.S.. I am an atheist and I think people should have the right to believe in any religion they choose, or not believe in one at all.

What do you think?

Interesting. Like a lot of the world US local issues are a bit of a mystery around here. Atheists don't get any more schtick around here than anyone else. Who cares! If there is a god they are responsible for their own fate when the time comes to answer him. If they are right and there is no god nobody will notice. Life is tough enough without adding to our woes by interfering in peoples decision to believe in nothing.

I like the Atheist you define there. I may or may not agree with his understanding of the supernatural presence in the world but I think he has a good basis for living in the world.

Some of the Atheists I have met seem to be more concerned with Mammon . They don't like spiritual possibilities getting the way of their next real estate deal. Like everything else some are also of the type you define here. Must be careful of generalizations in these matters (note to self)

Looks at Jo, You think you are a poem?

Holy Hysteria!!!!

Welcome gentlemen.

I am aware of the thread that brought this site to your attention. I believe if you look around you'll see the baseless accusations of one Mark Dern over there.

Contrary to what Mark posted about never posting at this site, he shows a remarkable "knowledge" of the goings on here for a "casual observer". He also claims to have special knowledge of the reasons behind some posters being banned. What it appears he is not saying is that these banned posters are him in disguise or a "sock-puppet" if you will.

Here he makes claims of being stalked, yet keeps coming back for more after he has clearly been shown the door at least a minium of five seperate times. I believe if you re-read the thread over there, this person's desperation is clearly evident. How many times have the readers there said to give it up, go somewhere else?

I could be wrong, but the similarities between Mark and certain posters here is just to uncanny to remain a coincidence.

First and foremost, CastleCops is a security related site and highly recommended at that. Some of the premier helpers on the internet are affiliated with CastleCops.

So, please do look around and when you post over there again, you should be able to present a more realistic and balanced view of the site in general.

Namaste
CFC

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Posted ElseWhere on this site - btw - You won't believe what goes on here!

Welcome to CastleCops, gnosis. I am aware of how and why you found us and let me assure you that whether atheists are the most hated and distrusted minority in the U.S. or not, here at CastleCops, we do not allow attacks on any group or individual.

CastleCops is first and foremost a computer security site. Members and staff are devoted to making computing a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone. The staff, all volunteers, devotes more hours that can be counted to combating the evils of cyberspace by working against malware, phishing, spam, and other nasties. Look around at the other forums on the site and you will see how busy we keep ourselves.

Forums like the Religion forum and others are provided to give members the opportunity to “meet” and to exchange and discuss ideas. Sometimes, people do not agree. Discussion is arguably boring otherwise. Admins and moderators here encourage and permit respectful disagreements. What we do not tolerate is personal attacks, name calling, and other conduct that disrespects individual members or the staff. We expect everyone to abide by the AUP whether in the Religion forum or any of the other dozens of forums on the site.

The staff here are domiciled around the world and run the gamut of every category you can think of: believers of many faiths and non-believers, racial and ethnic groups, citizens of dozens of countries, and (as important as the others) male and female. Despite the ranting and outright lies of anyone, we do not discriminate against atheists, Jews or anyone else. We administer the rules of the Forum evenly and without regard to a person’s heritage or beliefs. We will continue to do so regardless of the number of reincarnations of individuals who have been banned because they cannot and will not abide by our simple rules.

CastleCops has been the target of vicious DDoS attacks and withstood them. In the same way that we will stand against those attacks and not be deterred, we will not be deterred by the repeated attacks of an individual who is not really doing anything that much different than the DDoS’er.

So, welcome to CastleCops and enjoy the site. I think you will find it energetic, challenging, and inclusive of all.

Thanks for the welcome! So far, I have seen all that you say to be true grsamf.

I am glad you are finding that.

Just two other points: (1) What is going on is unfortunately not an April Fool's joke but has been happening with an individual for years.

And (2) as a lawyer, I might take issue with a claim that atheists are the most hated and distrusted group in the U.S.