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Permalink Reply by Galen on February 25, 2010 at 11:31pm

Get this one:
http://www.thinkatheist.com/photo/1234788921412-1?context=user

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Permalink Reply by Carolanne on February 26, 2010 at 1:41pm

Haha that's pretty sweet, but it wouldn't fit on my back =/

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Permalink Reply by Eoganacht on February 27, 2010 at 11:15pm

Me likey!

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Permalink Reply by Graham E. Lau on February 26, 2010 at 5:06am

I like symbolic tattoos myself. I have a bit of western tribal on my leg around a gutted mutant fish that runs down my calf, but that was just for fun. Tribal looks good, but usually has little or no meaning.

I have a large open circle tattoo on my chest. It's part of my quarter sleeve which is full of symbols that I feel represent me. The thick open circle has been considered an atheist symbol by some. I don't really think of it as an atheist symbol, though. To me it stands for open mindedness and the infinite. I like the completeness of the circle.

Honestly, when it comes to atheism, there really aren't any symbols that necessarily describe us. And this I think is a good thing. We atheists have a plethora of viewpoints and backgrounds. I don't think we can necessarily sum ourselves in one symbol. If you're looking for a symbol that represents your views of the universe, then I would suggest thinking about what those views are and how you might translate those into a singular symbol.

If you're looking for something specifically atheist in nature, then I would suggest some text of a quote that you feel strongly about.

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Permalink Reply by Carolanne on February 26, 2010 at 1:49pm

I know there is a lack of atheist symbols out there. I'm not a fan of the big "A" because I want something that clearly states my beliefs. I was thinking along the lines of a symbols because I could put it on my back with my other tattoos, but I'm open to other things as well.

As for my favorite Atheist quote, well, there are so many. On a broader term I like "You can't have your faith and reason, too." I would love to get a quote, but I don't think I'm settled enough on any one quote to put it on my skin.

And as for my beliefs about the universe, I'm more of a crazy random happenstance kind of gal. And evolution, of course.

If my tattoo ends up being a scientific symbols or series of numbers (I already have the golden ratio tattooed on my back), some ancient symbol (I have the eyes of Horus for balance already), or something else completely, that's fine. I want something that says I've come to terms with my atheism. I don't nor will I ever need the crutch that is religion. And that is something that will never change.

My best friend says to go with the ever classic upside-down cross. Too obnoxious?

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Permalink Reply by Carolanne on February 26, 2010 at 1:53pm

I also like this one: http://images8.cafepress.com/product/121952988v5_480x480_Front.jpg

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Permalink Reply by Steven Hershkowitz on September 16, 2010 at 11:14pm

Does someone know what religious symbols the F, O and N are? Also, why a yin and yang symbol here? Isn't that more philosophical then religious?

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Permalink Reply by Ethan Thies on April 19, 2011 at 12:20am

The 'F' is a rendition of the Christian cross. The 'O' is Buddhist dharma wheel. The 'N' is the Hindu aum symbol. And the yin and yang is actually derived from Taoism, which is a form of religion, although a lot of people use the meaning of the symbol as more of a philosophical mindset.

 

Hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by Nelson on February 27, 2010 at 4:46am

i've always loved ambigram style ones.

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Permalink Reply by Heather Spoonheim on March 17, 2011 at 11:48am

That is cool. It could be done horizontally to look like some sort of Chinese script, but if you turn your head either way it says atheist.

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Permalink Reply by Robert Karp on May 9, 2011 at 12:49pm

this is awesome! maybe my next one!

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Permalink Reply by TJ on September 18, 2011 at 8:29pm

Thats what I have on my leg. I love getting asked what it says when people see it. Being in Florida, I'm in shorts a lot so I get asked quite a bit. Its always fun telling people what it says and seeing their reactions. And on the rare case that I actually meet a fellow atheist and they ask about it, its very cool talking with them about it. By far my favorite tattoo that I have!

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