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What happens when atheists are no longer a minority? Hemant Mehta (http://www.friendlyatheist.com, / hemant , / friendlyatheist ) A lot of us who are non-religious really embrace our label. It doesn't matter what we call ourselves -- atheists, Humanists, Pastafarians. It's part of our identity. If someone asked me, "What should I know about you?" I think the fact that I'm an atheist would be at or near the top of the list. It's a huge part of who I am. Part of the reason for that is that atheists are a minority. Sure, our numbers are rising, but almost anywhere in America, if you don't believe in God, you are vastly outnumbered by people who do. That's why it's so important to identify as atheists. That's why when I meet other atheists, I feel like I already know something about them. We've probably had some similar experiences. That applies to just about every minority group out there. It's the same reason why when I see another Indian person, we almost always give each other that nod. "I get it." It's the same reason groups form around those identities. It's why you might see Vegetarian meetups... but not meat-eaters meetups. Or why you might see African-American groups on a college campus, but not necessary a white people group. Young Republicans doesn't count. So it raises some very interesting questions: What happens if, one day, being an atheist is no longer a big deal? What happens when we go so mainstream that people don't even raise their eyebrows when we say we don't believe in God? What happens when we no longer have to talk about coming out as atheists because it's not something we ever had to be in the closet about? Are we ready to no longer consider ourselves special? My friend Greta Christina raises this point when talking about the LGBT movement, because there's an obvious parallel there. She mentions how so much of the PR within the movement is about how LGBT people are just like everybody else. You might have seen or heard about atheist billboards with the same message, convincing people that we can be good without God, or that we're your neighbors, teachers... a part of the community. At some point, I hope, pretty much everyone will understand that. but if and when that happens, it's possible that your identity as gay or lesbian -- or as an atheist -- just won't mean as much. What happens when no one really questions whether we're Americans or kind or trustworthy -- or worth voting for? As much as I'm fighting for that to happen, there's a lot I would lose if no one cared that I didn't believe in God. I don't know what I'd talk about in these videos anymore or write about, that's for sure... Sure, we can always pursue other passions, and find new battles to fight, but atheism has consumed my thinking for most of my life and it's hard to imagine a country where it just doesn't matter anymore. I think a lot of atheists I hear from feel the same way. It's such a big part of who we are in part because it's not an easy label to use. Anyway, I'd love to hear your thoughts about that. What would change in your life if it no longer mattered that you were an atheist? You Might Also Like ... 7 Things That Prove God is Real • 7 Things That Prove God is Real 78 Questions for Christians • 78 Questions for Christians 4 Creative Ways to Deal with Preachers. • 4 Creative Ways to Deal with Preachers. Join the conversation. Leave your questions and comments below and we'll try to address them in future videos. Don't forget to subscribe for more! Also, follow us at ... / atheistvoices / theatheistvoices https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/1066621... / theatheistvoice http://www.theatheistvoice.com/ The Atheist Voice provides a platform for discussion for atheist leaders, authors, bloggers, activists, and everybody else who is passionate about atheism, and secularism. Join the discussion by commenting under the videos or submitting video responses. If you'd like to collaborate on this channel or if you'd like to appear in our videos please visit our website www.TheAtheistVoice.com