Fear of a Black Atheist - Mandisa Thomas

While the Black community in the United States makes up approximately 12 percent of the population, 79 percent still identify as religious, which makes the subject of atheism challenging, and open identification very stigmatizing.

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[weseverett]

I enjoyed the presentation and I respect and accept a person's religious belief. We all have the right and choice to choose what we believe. My mind is open and I'm also a Black non believer by choice and research. I live by good morals and the Atheist topic is a land mine with my Family and friends who believe differently. I'm on an island by myself and I've exhaled and have peace. I joined the group a few months ago and Thank you for uploading this !

[angiepoo]

I have been afraid to call myself an atheist in public because other people of color will pounce and talk down to others based on their version of the Bible. People should ask themselves, “why do we need a god in the first place?” Religion and blind faith has kept us fron doing some critical thinking. Please know that the Bible is not evidence for a “god” that was worshiped when man created it. Basically not a reliable source and not fact. It’s hard but I’m going to start being more outspoken about being atheist.

[niemeyahbashir]

I agree the churches theses days, don’t teach the truth about The Most High Laws, Statue and Commandments, this is a lawless generation that we live in.

[niemeyahbashir]

The teaching of The Most High is not a religion, The churches have failed our community and have taught lies, they do their on will, not the will of God.

[knamosley]

To think, live, exist without god, spirituality, the Bible is but a dream. If it wasn't for hell I would venture. Because living for God is not fun. But with hell Satan ain't either. I wish I had came up with something else to be free. I have regrets. Many of them. Although I tried to be careful and mindful of consequences and pain. I thought I had a strong plain and I thought things would work like that. But I was so so wrong.