Why do atheist talk about God if they don believe in Him?
This is why we talk about your god (and no, we don’t believe in it): The Crusades. The Inquisition. Witch trials in Europe and America. The Divine right of Kings (valid until killed by another Divinely-appointed King). Missionaries destroying/converting smaller, “heathen” religions and cultures. Missionaries such as Mother Teresa. The demonization of other religions, e.g. Christianity demonizing Pagans (“They’re devil-worshippers!”), the Romans demonizing Christians (“They’re atheists and cannibals!”). Persecution of Heretics – e.g. Galileo for daring to suggest that the Earth orbits the Sun. Children dying because their parents refused them medical treatment on religious grounds; relying instead on faith-healers and prayer. Slavery, supposedly supported by scripture (“Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, just as you would obey Christ.”, St.
