Atheist Symbol

Thoracic · Visitor Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Posts: 9 Local time: 7:05 AM

People of faith often get tattoos showing support for their beliefs. I had a similar urge except getting one that shows my non-faith.

The problem is all the atheist symbols I've seen are lame - the atomic structure is...ya. It's the symbol for the atom - not defiance and resilience to evangelicals. I want something that says I'm a proud and strong atheist - not that I want the Nobel prize for physics.

I think that symbols are important for people and societies - regardless of their faith views. I was hoping to collect some ideas on a symbol that all non believers can stand around similar to the cross and Christians.

GodCalledInSickToday · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject:

There are many different symbols for atheism. Take a look here and pick out one you like. Make sure you go to page 2, 3, 4 etc and not just the first page.

http://images.google.com/images?gbv=2&hl=en&q=atheist+symbol&btnG=Search+Images

Also another common atheist tattoo I've seen is the cross upside down with like the ghostbusters circle around it. Know what I mean?

Like this but not spinning obviously.

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emo samurai · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:19 pm Post subject:

Two crossed middle fingers with thumbs for a bridge. That's a good gang sign, if nothing else.
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Thoracic · Visitor Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Posts: 9 Local time: 7:05 AM

I have been looking over a number of suggested symbols over the last several months. The only thing I dislike about the ghostbustered cross is that it uses a christian symbol and only the christian symbol.

I like the idea of the circle - I think alot of internet atheist try to get too cute with the symbols and try to have them resemble science or math in some fashion. Having a simple symbol that people would know (such as the cross) is something I was searching for.

I guess the more I think about it and discuss it with my friends the more and more a simple circle makes sense and has nothing to do with any specific religion or belief system.

GodCalledInSickToday · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject:

I really like this one.

Atheist Symbol
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Thoracic · Visitor Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Posts: 9 Local time: 7:05 AM

That was a winning symbol from a convention if I'm not mistaken. I do have an issue with it reminding me of Star Trek followers or the symbol for anarchist Symbol. I just wish there was a uniform symbol that was accepted by atheist and recognized by people of religions.

I do like your forum name "Godcalledinsicktoday"

Aridiris · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject:

Get the Invisible Pink Unicorn. Can't go wrong there.

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