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Spinster · (#29 (**permalink**))

I've been looking for a thread like this since I joined this site. I no longer practice any Christian religion and consider myself agnostic. Honestly, this is the happiest I've ever been.

Like a few have already said here, many Black people just assume that we're all into God and Christianity and are surprised when one of "us" isn't. At my place of employment, there's a bunch of them and the few of us that are agnostic or atheist call them the "god squad" because of how much they try to shove it down everyone's throats.

It was so bad that a staff meeting had to be called to stop it because it goes against the ethics of the profession in which we work.

And regarding the following post:

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Originally Posted by Gmahogany777

You're right about Black folks having a rep for always being religious and churchy for lack of a better word. I was watching Inside the Actor's studio one time, and they had the cast of Law and ORder. One of the Black ladies(not the medical examiner, but the detective/sargeant), I think her name is Epatha something from the show was asked a question by the host, that he asks everyone at the end of the show. "what would be the first thing you would say to/ask God", and she busted out with "I don't believe in God". My jaw was on the floor. You just don't HEAR Black folks saying stuff like that,lol. I've been in awe of her ever since.....

That's S. Epatha Merkerson. I had no idea that she was atheist. I commend her for being bold enough to say it out loud.

I wish I was because at least 98% of the people in my life still have no idea about my decision.