Non-believers typically ARE less preoccupied with their lack of faith. You just pay attention more when they do mention it.

I was just thinking that I have never, in my long life, thought or written about religion , gods and sundry topic as much as I have since signing up here.

The reason it seems to be a preoccupation is only because the religious are so preoccupied with our lack of faith.... It gets pretty tiresome having people tell you how you are going to burn for eternity in magical fairyland for the "sin" of not believing their nonsensical bullshit for which they have no evidence at all....

Huh? Isn’t that a bit broad and presumptive. I never worry about or question my agnosticism. But, until I accepted agnosticism, I thought and examined my “belief” a lot.

The only time I am aware of my “lack of faith” is when I am around self righteous (usually christian) A-holes that are trying to prove, in some shape or form, how much better they are than anyone not like them. All religions say the same thing, that every other religion is going to hell, and nonbelievers will suffer the worst.
It’s weird how that’s the bottom line for all religions.
Ah well, The only way anyone will know for sure is when they’re completely dead.

But wouldn’t it be awesome if the one true god had only been worshiped by like 100 people from some unheard of village 1000 years ago?!?! And EVERYONE else went to hell!!?!? I would laugh my ass off. Seriously.

Agreed!

Who says non believers are preocupied about religion or faith or lack thereof at all? I don't even dedicate a nano second of my time to think about faith or religions or gods or other fairy tales,it is just a non issue for me.

There also seems to be a general perception here that religion is evangelical middle class Christianity, especially located in specific parts of America. Perhaps a chat with some indigenous guys, or a trip to India my resolve that dysmorphic ideological perception.

Funny thing non-belief. It acknowledges something it doesn’t believe in. Am I a non-dog because I am not a dog. Does non-dog define me more than human? Maybe it does!

Yes, gets a but tiresome doesn’t it!

Yes get religion out of politics

The day will come, perhaps, when religious zeal leaves the political sphere completely. Until then, I must speak out against religion.

I should introduce you to my religious friends.

Frankly, as a nonbeliever I’m more preoccupied with believers than nonbelievers. I find their inability to grasp logic fascinating. Or more precisely, their unwillingness to grasp it.

Okay, So why are you here?

It takes a few of us to use our pre-occupation energy toward creating and maintaining positive awareness in our religion-oriented society, until non-religion is the norm, or at least totally accepted without critical prejudice.

This forum is a good place to learn and hone our messages to build confidence to say these things outward into our sometimes hostile environments in real life.

folks I completely understand the day I'm looking forward to is complete folly. I agree with most of what y'all have said here, and I appreciate the response. I'm not entertaining any Illusions concerning the matter, just thinking how nice it would be for one day. peace.

I think that will happen when believers are in a small minority. A good thing to look forward to.

The vast majority of nonbelievers that I know don't give it much thought unless confronted with having to deal with the actions of believers.

I think the ones preoccupied are those who are struggling to escape from the clutches of religion, and there seems to be many on this site. Those who are happy in their non belief are certainly not preoccupied

Preaching is done to the choir (and other churchgoers) because they find it inspirational. Why shouldn't nonbelievers seek approval and community like anyone else? Discussion with others of similar beliefs is important because it helps people think more deeply about their views and pick them apart a bit. It helps them develop confidence and vocabulary about their views so they can share with others if they want to.

I find I engage on less discussion about my religious opinions now that I've been here a while and gotten it out of my system. Not everyone is in the same part of that journey here though so I just scroll past some of those posts and let others enjoy.

Lack of belief is the single unifying factor that most of us have... Its obviously going to be an ongoing part of the conversation.

That's never gonna happen boss. That's the way people are. Be careful of absolutes tho. Many non believers such as myself just want to have a conversation without God being responsible for everything.

The day that non-believers become "less preoccupied" with their lack of faith should come ONLY after the last religions are rightfully categorized, and accepted by all, as nothing more than ancient mythology and fairy tales. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Count me in...I am not preoccupied whatsoever.

Unfortunately, they believe it's a core part of their self image. They make it an aspect of their identity. I suppose some non-believers can do the same.