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Firstly, let me start off by answering the question.Upon engaging the inquisitor regarding their thesis which claims that an atheist is a theist, I take a deep breath and proceed logically without ever delving into science or definition. My argument follows my simple answer:"I'm an anti-theist." I think, and understand, that theism is pointless. A waste of time. A waste of energy, and a waste of resources. Completely devoid of intellectual insight.Why? How can it be important to anyone when it holds no value as a resource? Completely illogical. Why bother in the first place? Thus, the discussion can begin. I continue: Theism is an attempt to connect with humanity. Everything else pretty much follows from here.If you really want to make them mad, tell them that we are gods, for if there was a god, it's a pathetically lame excuse for a god given the parameters for an omniscient creator. We can create complex objects like computers and phones using materials and complex processes of human creativity. We are the epitome of creation and intelligence, and order, for we can comprehend and discuss all that we observe. We are Earthlings, far superior to any divine being. Evolved via the absolute, best route, and boy is the modern man a sight to behold; chin resting in his palms.~<3 We are great, we are intelligent, we are above any divine being, for we posses the capacity to empathize with a insect. There is no reason for theology. There is only reason for understanding, for connection. Have pride and faith in humanity, not a god, nor any supernatural belief, for it distracts you from the true beauty that begs you beset your gaze upon it and merely observe it in all it's glory. It's within every human beings capacity. To discuss theology is pointless. Humanity is not perfect, I admit. In the end, all of it, we, are all just star dust. This perspective is not driven by belief. It's only driven by all the purest humanity I can muster in my own capacity. I simply can't do any better. Honestly, all you have is a brain. No brain=zed. Life is only as rich as the connections we keep. I'll never be richer with material. We must have faith in humanity. If we can't believe in our own capacity, what the hell is the point in anything?

I understand your sentiments, as I've encountered a similar reaction or worse. I've even been ridiculed and shamed for it. Worse, yet, I've been accused of flirting and called a creep. Over time, I've learned to ignore feelings of anxiety and see the person in front of me as my equal. Talking to people is a skill I've been having trouble with, as well. I've been thinking about when eye contact is appropriate and the answer is always. As I've come to understand, it's important to maintain eye contact at all time with everyone who's speaking. They're talking, I'm listening. It's weird but I know it's perfectly normal. Why? Well, the reasons are simple. Maintaining eye contact helps me to maintain the connection with the person I'm talking to. Even if the person isn't talking directly to me, I mind my manners and give them my full attention. I have encountered a few problems along the way, like talking to somebody on the phone, or when they're on their 'computer'. How to maintain a connection beyond the casual conversation is another dilemma all together. Wiggling out of a conversation you don't want to have or can't have at the moment is difficult, because not everyone is so empathetic or doesn't care that you're busy. I find it best to give them my attention for the moment and politely excuse myself, offering up some particular time to chat, respectfully. I guess you could say it's part of the package whenever you meet someone more than once. If you're like me, you forget faces and names pretty often, and it can be pretty embarrassing. I think a lot of people are deeper and even if you don't feel you can appreciate the conversation, they will. Not to mention the disappointment in the other persons face when your focus is out to lunch. So I wonder, why is it so uncommon, and why I hadn't learned the importance of looking someone in the eyes as a kid. Truth be told, it's an effect of an abusive childhood. I was disappointed. You learn not to look the superior or elder in the eyes. Come to think of it, it's common to ignore the teacher in class. Everyone in a classroom always has their head down. Another thing I noticed in the last semester I took, I'd always look the prof. in the eyes and I always found it bothered him or made him awkward towards me. Eventually, it was evident that he'd decided I was weird. It was like he was avoiding my attention, like he preferred to gaze out over his pupils. Those are the conclusions I've come to, based on my observations. Maybe I'm just overly sensitive.

Well it's four in the morning and I'm functioning at half capacity like most research drones. You know, that half minded, can't even multitask anymore, drone-like state.Anyways, hello humanity. :3 Er- right. A little about the how to the why. I come from your typical lower-class american background. A soul without a container before Philosophy, FDR, and Mr. Molyneux. I've always had a craving for knowledge and perspective. I've even dabbled in abstract psychology.I'm just your average earthling, made of star dust like everyone else.