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Permalink Reply by Ed on January 8, 2013 at 10:34pm

Keep a stack of old Reader's Digest on board. The "Laughter is the Best Medicine" sections will give you the respite you desperately seek. 

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Permalink Reply by James Cox on January 9, 2013 at 12:33pm

I read yard and commercial signs. We of my favorites here, a laundromate and bank signs next tio each other, 'Money laundered while you wait!'

Mis spelled business signs 'enterance'.

Traffic signs:

'Dead End, no turn around'. This one could be equal to 'Stop do not enter'.

'Right lane ends', followed one second later by, 'Left lane ends'. This one could be equal to a 'Stop' sign'. 

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Permalink Reply by matt.clerke on January 9, 2013 at 12:44am

How do you deal with being inundated with religious suggestions, comments and dialogue on a daily basis?

Mock them... openly and without mercy.

my fellow rational people, what keeps you sane?

The knowledge that, for now at least, the religious people are mostly just a minor annoyance to me.

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Permalink Reply by Louis on January 9, 2013 at 2:46am

I see that it's already been said here, but I was going to say that some humor is always a great way to handle these things...along with some confidence and being proud of your non-beliefs. I'm VERY proud of my non-beliefs and don't feel any embarrassment or shame whatsoever from how I feel. I've noticed that this usually makes people back off. I still get an occasional debate as a result, but I don't mind lol. 

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Permalink Reply by Kairan Nierde on January 11, 2013 at 2:49pm

I agree that it is vital to your wellbeing to be proud, or at least feel no shame, about being atheist.  If you treat yourself internally like you're just as "righteous" or upstanding as anyone else who holds a more tolerated worldview, it effects how you come off to others and how they treat you in return.  I think there's a line to be crossed with pride, though.  I've interacted with quite a few atheists who cross over into arrogance.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Ashton Lloyd on January 9, 2013 at 7:28am

Being an artist who enjoys the fight. 

I'm currently making a film that expresses how its felt being an opinionated atheist. Its one of the best idea's I've ever had and its bringing me a lot of joy. 

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Permalink Reply by Brian West on January 9, 2013 at 2:05pm

I look forward to seeing it. When you release it, PLEASE let me know, I would love to view it. 

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Permalink Reply by Grady Jean on January 9, 2013 at 4:46pm

General apathy to the whole scheme. Focus on myself and my values, laugh whenever I can, and when I can't, I slaughter things in Skyrim.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Ashton Lloyd on January 9, 2013 at 7:29pm

Video games - The problem and solution to all of life's problems. 

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Permalink Reply by Grady Jean on January 11, 2013 at 1:40pm

If I can't be awesome in real life, I might as well pretend to be awesome out of it.

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Permalink Reply by Kairan Nierde on January 11, 2013 at 2:51pm

Escapism for the win.

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Permalink Reply by Bryan B on January 10, 2013 at 4:12pm

I have learned to practice a little acceptance of the fact that some people are beyond helping.

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