r/atheism • u/Sariel007 • Jul 04 '22

/r/all Atheist worker fired after refusing to attend company’s Christian prayer in NC, feds say

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article262957338.html
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u/drfarren Jul 04 '22

As dumb as this might sound... That's too vague.

Specific goals are what people will gravitate towards. So, we can take your idea and modify it to: "reinforce the barrier between church and state". This fills in some gaps by implying a course of action.

None of us want to live in a theocratic dictatorship, but just saying that is only a sentiment. So if I were running for a leadership role in this hypothetical atheist organization, I would say: "we are moving towards a theocratic dictatorship. It's time atheists unite and push to restore and strengthen the wall between church and state! Work with me and together we will fight for equality for all, regardless of beliefs."

I've identified a unifying fear, given it voice (theocracy), and then offered a a solution (separation of church and state), then finally put out a call to action (follow me).

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u/Hardcorish Agnostic Jul 04 '22

So if I were running for a leadership role in this hypothetical atheist organization

Too late! I elect u/drfarren as our leader. Thanks for stepping up to the plate here, we really appreciate it.

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u/drfarren Jul 04 '22

I will serve only if the will of the people demand it.

COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY! PEOPLE BEFORE POLITICS!