More good stuff from Sam the man Harris.

10-myths-and-10-truths-about-atheism

This is one of my favorite quotes:

“I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.” - attributed to one Stephen Henry Roberts.

The American population on average rates Atheists lowest on their trust scale:
http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2006/03/24/67686

Trust is something you have to earn, really. So I don't find that particularly disheartening. I am curious how an atheist would rate in comparison to a felon who professes to be "born again". I may not believe in a god, but I've never robbed a bank, killed someone, sold drugs, or been
convicted of any kind of crime. I HAVE had a couple of speeding tickets in my day, though. :)

Maybe someday atheism won't have such a stigma attached to it (ha ha stigma - stigmata. That's probably not the best word usage, but I'll stick with it.)