“Atheists’ anger doesn’t prove that we’re selfish, or joyless, or miserable. It shows that we have compassion, and a sense of justice. We’re angry because we see terrible harm all around us, and we feel desperately motivated to stop it.”

— Greta Christina

Source: Why Are You Atheists So Angry? 99 Things That Piss Off the Godless

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