Both groups face their own type of prejudice in American society.
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nichtus
Atheist, but only because I'm not religious anyway.
Stolkmen
totally agree....well I'm non-religious let's put it that way
Nick DaBombDiggity
me too i respect other religions but im still an atheist
Matthew
I'm agnostic anyway so I'm already half way there...
Sameog
@Matthew, Pussy...
[deleted]
nick, you're awesome.
Dudugs
@nick me too
jakereeno
How can this comment get so much likes?
John Doe
Seems like a bit of a bigoted question...
JiangJoker
Not really. Regionally speaking being one or the other can suck nuts.
Eli
wow thats offensive
allan
how? it says if u were ameican cuz americans are bigots nd iggnorant
Eli
Allan, are you telling me an american cannot be muslim or atheist? I certainly know a crapton of atheists
Alyssa
Allan, I had a whole rant typed out for you, then I realized you're right. 90% of the people in this country are closed minded fucks. This whole Chick-fil-a ordeal has me ashamed of this place. TO CANADA!
Bear
Christians were arguing about chicken while scientists were putting a rover on mars. Whoch is more important? Oh yeah hurches get 70million+ funds while NASA gets 2.1million a year.
thecowdiva
@Bear what are you talking about?! NASA gets about 17 BILLION dollars a year!
Molly
@Allan *How *It *you *American *because *and *ignorant. And that's not necessarily true. I do know quite a few ignorant assholes, but I know more culturally accepting non-racist people. Don't just make an general assumption about an entire country of people.
orgast
fuck having to wear those face capes.
GI Jew The All American Hebrew
Muslims don't have to wear them, most of them don't
Zach
GI Jew (Best name ever) only the women.... so, P. HA! ROUND UP, MUTHAFUCKA, YOU WRONG!
orgast
stop replying
Robert Chu
That actualy just a law so women don't get raped
some random guy
Wow Robert really? Like legitemently really?
yaritza
Muslim women only hae to wear it if they feel likr itll bring them closer to tbier go. So your comment is stupid
Jamie Stewart
you don't HAVE to do anything. a ton of Muslim people don't wear any ceremonial clothing
wat
You guys are dumn. They only wear it because they're ugly
p01arb33r
wrong vs right
allan
no. muslims have the purist religion athiesm- they believe in no god wich is fine cuz i dnt realy know much about it i cnt go into detail bouts it
Crissy
Actually, Allan, you're thinking of Buddhism.
kony
you only think your right, for all you know they could be right and you could be completely wrong
losergurl
Not at all. Even as I am atheist, I respect that there are other religions who are just as right, even if they are based off of someone's imagination.
Eightball
dont be a dick allan
NorahAMS
Actually, Muslims believe in one god. Islam is not "pure athiesm".
Moe
Man, whoever wrote this one is a racist bitch. I'm muslim and i am like any other american. There is no fucking difference between an atheist and a muslim. The writer can go fuck himself.
Anastasia
Wait, no difference between an atheist and a muslim? That isn´´t true at all.. You know, muslims believe in god and atheists don´t. Now, I think both muslims and atheists and everyone else has rights and that no one is worth more than the other but still, being an atheist means yuóu have no religion. What´s weird is that only twenty percent answered they wanted to be muslim. Huh? Weird... or just racist, there´´s nothing wrong with being a muslim.
Bobert577
I agreed until you said there's no difference between an athiest and a muslim. I just chose Athiesm because I'm tired of how religions have ridiculous ceremonies and fight each other over nothing. I'm referring to every religion, not just Islam.
Michael Wilson
Obviously you have no idea what the word "racist" means.
Priscilla AirTight E
Christians in the south think that you're likely to go blow up a building for your religion but that I, having no moral compass, could commit mass murder for fun...so that's true, there is very little difference.
VoodooKing
... I don't think you understand that Muslim isn't a race.
Elenadearest
I don't think you understand the question. Both being a Muslim, and being an Atheist, get you hated in America. Because Americans don't like things that are different and not in line with their beliefs. The question is not racist at all. It's asking which group that gets a bunch of hate would you rather be in.
GareBear
Everyone is kind of freaking out in the comments and saying the writer is racist. First of all, it's theism vs atheism. Race plays no role here. Second of all, he's asking because each one is hated in America. Both of these groups of people are vehemently despised, and he's asking which vehemently despised group you'd rather be a part of. Jump to conclusions more, please.
Elenadearest
Ugh, so many people that don't use their brains to the full capacity.
VViP30U7
i already am an atheist. however if i was christian or jewish or something, i'd still pick atheist because it has no rules.
Tom
Atheists have rule, we abide by the laws just like anyone else, we just choose not to live under the bigotry and lies that are told by religions
Grickel
being in America was the deal breaker, its safer to be an atheist here
Priscilla AirTight E
According to a recent poll, atheists are as distrusted as rapists. digitaljournal.com/article/315425
Tom
I've had people spit on me for wearing my Darwinism Tee shirt
herpaderp
muslim because it would be fun to learn about a different religion
matt
Do people really hate muslims that much
Christopher Bruce Catton
No, we just don't believe in their religion. Which is our right. I don't believe in god, so if I were a muslim I would find myself royally wasting my time.
Ethan
This is an extremely ridiculous and bigoted question.
Elenadearest
Then you don't understand it.
Mimi
um..why can't an American be either?? Did you mean to say "If you were a Christian...?"
Elenadearest
No, because Christians are not hated in America. Muslims and Athiests are. So, of the two hated groups, which would you rather be?
Gene
rather be saved as a muslim
Priscilla AirTight E
Muslims can't believe in Jesus as a savior.
idean
To the Priscilla chick, are you joking, or are you just plain fucking stupid
Japcracker
But she's right, Jesus was a prophet. To think he is a savior kind of goes against Islam. Just like Muhammad isn't a savior.
Andy 101
already an atheist
Crissy
I'm already atheist, so.
nnn
As an atheist, I selected Muslim. Reading the comments you can see that most people selected "atheist". This question is incredibly bigoted so I figured I'd do my bit to get it to 50-50.
Priscilla AirTight E
I disagree. I think he's calling America on its bigotry, not being a bigot himself.
AtheistPanda
How is it bigoted? Both atheists and muslims DO experience prejudice in America...
ana
Already an Atheist so... yeah. Not very hard.
frank
Well seeing as I am athiest...
aseel
I ❤ Muslims
Miff
Muslim, at least I'd have a belief.
Tirra Bradley
Why does anyone care This is stupid
wrathseed
As a Christian, this tore me up inside
Elenadearest
Why? Because you dislike Muslims and Atheists? The question isn't asking what religion you would be just for fun. It's asking what religion THAT GETS HATE you would be.
Jacob
I wonder when America will get over this obsession with religion. I mean, try reading the Bible. Do you really believe that stuff? Everything starts making a lot of sense once you accept this particular god is exactly as made up as all the other thousands of gods.
[deleted]
i agreed by mistake :(. but thats rude and disrespectful to say. Assuming you are atheist i just have to say that being atheist doesnt mean bashing on other peoples beliefs. I believe in god and i would never say that about an atheist because i know its not true and i see why they dont believe. And even if you dont understand why people believe in god its still a horrible comment.
Jacob
It's true that many atheists keep quiet about people's religious beliefs. I however bash on people's religious beliefs because I think religion is an enormous problem in many places (Iran, USA, Saudi-Arabia, Israel/Palestine etc.). There is suffering, mass killing, oppression of minorities and suppression of scientific development happening on a great scale because people believe in things that are obviously and demonstrably wrong. It is my duty, and the duty of anyone with reason and an interest in the world around her/him to speak out against this. I invite you to watch this rather entertaining video which deals with the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnbXlkNavwo
Emma
Atheist dont really get shit on in America, do they? I haven't seen it. Being a Muslim, white old people would get very nervous around you.
Farhan
being a former muslim i can strongly say, NEVER GOING BACK THERE AGAIN
Sunny Marie Jackson
I'm an ex-christian and I feel the same way.
Abdullah Muftah
hopefully you come back and learn the true meaning of the religion
Fluttershy
Atheist, all the way
Tom
Atheist, because i am one....
Jimme
Hahaha, I'm already athiest
Autumn
I'm already an atheist and and American. I'm a girl. Fuck no I'm not going to be Muslim.
stephy
id rather believe in something than believe in nothing
Jerian_Nostigia
I am an Atheist.
Cave Johnson
Now hold on folks, we all know the only proper religion is SCIENCE.
Nizar Tajdin
I was born a Muslim and I believe religion was invented for a reason. A subtle reason of course, but still a human need to bring people from common backgrounds together. Christmas for example, is a way of life, whether you believe Jesus is the son of God or not. Likewise, we Muslims have our festivals that bring the people in our community together and we are the most populous religion on the planet. Most of the Muslims I know drink and do "haram" stuff. Like people don't really care about religious rules anymore. I do not believe in a personal God but I respect (almost) every religious just as much. The question itself is very bigoted. I am only Muslim because I was born a Muslim and brought up to be one. So I will keep it for now. But all else being neutral, there is no need for religion. We might as well invent the mighty invisible flying spaghetti monster God.
Andrew55X
already atheist all good
Noah Payne
hahaha im a christian, knowing the internet i just scrolled down for the sea of red :P
idean
Wow. This is a really fucking racist question. This should be taken down immediately.
DevTook
Why is this racist?
TheOnionCat
I would choose muslim to show my support, but I don't know enough about the religon to choose it. I know more about atheism, so I chose it. I think this is an interesting question, and I feel that if "muslim" was exchanged with "christian", atheist would still get majority vote, though whether the ratio remains similar, I don't know
apples
Fuck yea, Atheism.
LoyalJoker
Religion is as confusing as politics and just as pointless.
Sondre Nesset Grimstad
f**k religion
LMARINE
hell here i come!
Orly?
i like having something to believe in.....
Noor Aftab
I'm already a Muslim so there's my answer!
Joseph Salisbury
I am Atheist.
Mariam Camara
I'm American, born in America and I'm a Muslim. I dont see how Muslims suddenly can't be Americans.
flozzy
this is a choice?????????????????????????????????????????????
Whippersnapper
I'm an atheist anyway, and I am not very open-minded but I do respect and understand religious viewpoints and don't try to belittle religious people and tell them they are wrong like most atheists seem to do. But at the same time it's really annoying when a religious person tries to do it to me.
Allamo
Been there, done that, religions suck.
Haris Abdul Aziz
how racist