Mark Hatcher - Extended Interview | African Americans for Humanism

[CHARLESHARDIN96]

"randomly assigned to when i was born" :-)

[Mostdef]

glad to see this is going on in my area I doubt I will ever come out as a in Atheist though

[sillybilly551]

can totally relate to everything he's saying. love what you all are doing. keep fightin the good fight SSHU.

[TheTeagurl]

Refreshing! As a black woman, I had difficulty opening up as being nonreligious. Also a pacifist, I was really surprised to hear some of the hateful things said to me in my transition from many, but am now thankful that there is a place for people so they don't have to feel alone. I hope the people against this video will take the opportunity to research your religion and not just depend on other's words and ideas. That's what being a free thinker is all about. Peace to you.

[LifeInNewJersey]

"Those crazy adults. What's going on with them?" My thoughts exactly as a young child forced to attend religious services for 17 years.

[TheLanguageOfMyWorld]

I have finally found a home

[bernapril20]

I am not an atheist. I consider myself spiritual. I do believe in God and I know that with my belief, it has kept me sane in certain situations.  I agree with a lot of this video based on personal experience alone. The worst hurt and pain has come from "Christians"- my mom. I've seen so much swept under the rug. I've seen a lot of hurt and pain inflicted on people in the name of Christianity. My mom don't even like me cause i don't live the "christian life" though i go to church every sunday.

[slurrrpee]

Great video

[connick2111]

Thanks for leading our nation's youth astray. Thanks for saying that anyone who worships are not thinkers. So misguided. To say that someone said, "I thought I was the only one"? Wow that is hilarious. I walk the streets & see hundreds of people a day who are not Christian. It is obvious that this world is full of non-believers by their actions & selfish words. Give me a break. Also you say Black people are scared to come out as atheists? Another ludicrous statement. Spiritually, you need help.

[jubalmj]

@connick2111 So you went to each interview to complain about them. I can talk to 4 christians and all of them will tell me that the other one is not a true christian because X or Y. The reality is that the majority of people at the streets consider themselves Christian. People not in a minority, have very little empathy for people in the minority. I read from other posts that your thoughts represent the Black community. Because no-one is an individual.

[jussts]

@connick2111 "I walk the streets & see hundreds of people a day who are not Christian."

What a rare gift you have! To be able to tell what someone believes by just looking at them!

[stabg289]

@connick2111 thank you for the truth , they are working nationwide to destroy whats left of religion in America . Is it too much religion in the inner cities destroying our youth or not enough religion ? I believe there is not enough because we as a nation have abandon god . Such free thinkers afraid of the truth . They are not just atheist they are agenda driven and i believe its to destroy America . I will copy and repaste your comment since it is hidden from view . Thank you !

[Blackman1000ify]

Please the both of you are lackeys on the losing side of delusion.

[twanaj88]

@Blackman1000ify Jesus loves you ! Crackman1000ify

[Blackman1000ify]

@twanaj88 Crackman1000ify, that's real funny and Jesus loves me. Frankly both you and your imaginary friend Jesus can kiss my ass, u stupid troll.

[VittoIB]

It's pretty hardcore that you made the point about being socioculturally disconnected. I imagined that'd be a major concern for African Americans, and I'm glad you've reconnected with a colorful group of people that completely accept you for who you are.

[sleektubing]

It was so rad to hear about the starting of SSHU! You certainly help to fight the "angry atheist" image with your well-reasoned arguments

[Evansaysblah]

Thank you for sharing your story!