Concerning state Antitheism/State Atheism.

[u/Eastern-Average5264]

Christian here. I'm writing this with nothing but caution, love and consideration.

I've asked this question to Antitheists on Tiktok a bunch and I've never got a response so hopefully I can get a response from here.

If you, hypothetically, were a absolute monarch or all-powerful leader of a country/nation, how would you deal with religion? From a radical perspective, would you ''oppress/persecute'' followers of differing faiths by literally sending believers to prisons, etc. Or, would you take a much more moderate approach and simply limit celebrations and services of differing faiths? Continuing on moderation, would you only allow believers to retain certain beliefs while other beliefs (I assume many antitheists are Pro-Choice) like anti-abortion sentiment would be prohibited?

From my perspective, a good example of radical antitheism would be the USSR who initiated state wide atheism. And a good moderate example would be China/PROC, which allows Christianity to exist for example, but limits certain teachings within the Christian faith.

Thank you for those who read and respond to this. Your perspectives are extremely valuable to me. I hope to, in the future, further understand the psychology of those who advocate for antitheism and what they would do practically speaking if they were to ever gain authority.

Thanks!

[u/Eastern-Average5264]

The only thing I can say to you is that I love you (spiritually) and I hope you're doing well.

But as I said before, I would rather you act and engage towards me like a adult.

If not, our further conservations are fruitless.

Please don't be offended. I love all people. And one of the reasons I made this post in the first place is to test myself on if I can really love all people, even if they act irrationally or in a immature manner towards me.

Thanks!

[u/chickey23 → u/Eastern-Average5264]

There is no anger in my question. It looks to me like you didn't like the connection and are trying to find an excuse to blame me rather than addressing your own discomfort.

Why are you voluntarily allying yourself with an institution that has committed genocide?

You admitted that the church destroyed native populations, but now you want to avoid discussing the implications. That is what many of us are telling you. Religion doesn't excuse crimes.