An Atheist’s Christmas

So yesterday at work one of our mechanics asked me what I did for Christmas, or am I one of those crazy Atheist that doesn’t believe in Christmas. I said I wasn’t. Sure I am an Atheist, but I believe Christmas is a Christian holiday that occurs on December 25th. So I do believe in Christmas. I am sure my beliefs in Christmas are different than his, but he never asked about them. To me Christmas is just a day when we spend time with our family, eat a lot of food, and just enjoy ourselves. I wish Atheists weren’t so looked down upon in this country. Not many people know that I am an Atheist. It’s just not something that comes up very often. I hate when people force their believes on other people, so I keep mine to myself. I just wish people understood and respected Atheists more. I don’t look down upon religious people, and as soon as there is some proof of a God I will be right there with you.