The context here is important. You are concerned that I am not “standing up to” to our resident atheist @Patrick. I feel this is important to explain.
First of all, I’m calling that bluff. Where does it say in Scripture that we should “take a stand” against atheism? Where does it say that we should “take a stand” against unbelief? Where does it say that atheism is evil?
Second, I’ve had no problem coherently explaining my disagreements with @Patrick. See Genetics, Genealogies, and Racism and Atheist Defends Human Rights - #3 by Patrick. So do not misrepresent me as being pro-atheism here, just because I am kind to @patrick.
Third, @Patrick, to his credit, uses his real name and is here engaged with us declaring his honest position, including his informal affiliations. I have respect for that. I also am here using my real name, with a great deal to loose. The same goes for @Guy_Coe, @T.j_Runyon, @vjtorley, @anon46279830, and just about everyone else on this forum. You, however, @auntyevology are here anonymously, at no personal risk, without attaching your name to your advocacy, and free of accountability. I’ve appreciated your contributions, but I have limited patience for anonymous grandstanding against by people at risk in the public square.
If you really care about “taking a stand”, put your money where your mouth is and identify yourself. If you won’t do that, then show some basic respect to the people here that are at risk, which do not include you.
I do not oppose any human, but I certainly oppose falsehood and evil. No one doubts my ability to make a forceful argument in service of truth.
I am working towards a common good, were we can all live in an authentic peace with one another. I believe that peace is not contingent on agreement, but it is contingent on understanding, and it requires us to be meek. Meekness requires turning from coercive power, especially when we find it legitimate.