The Atheist Bass Player Club

[pc]

I did a search on the subject and discovered that there are many atheists here in Talkbass. So why not create an atheist club?

Then here we are.

The "Atheist Bass Player" Club

Edit: This club is exclusively dedicated to discusss the life as atheist bass player. If you are not an atheist, agnostic, secular humanist or non religious bass player, you are welcome to follow our thread, but please, come in peace.

This thread was closed twice due to religious / atheist trolling. I really don't want it to be closed again. I am working hard to keep it opened. Until now I've been trying to convince trollers that they don't need to come here only to create animosity. Unfortunately, It's not working.

FROM NOW I WILL NOT TOLERATE TROLLING. TROLLERS WILL BE REPORTED. BEING ATHEISTS, CHRISTIANS OR FROM ANY OTHER BELIEF SYSTEM

Below you can find Mr. John Turner's advice on the issue.

Originally Posted by john turner

ok, let's try this a last time.

this thread is for folks to discuss how the particular, religion-free worldview that they share impacts their bass playing lives with likeminded folks.

this thread is -not- about discussing religion. this thread is -not- about discussing atheism. this thread is about -bass playing-.

if someone participates in this thread and is incappable of following the rules, stated clearly -again- above :

DO NOT : quote them, engage them, converse with them, or in any way acknowledge them.

DO : report them, ignore them.

if someone comes to troll your thread, you can engage them, and accomplish their work for them, or
YOU CAN REPORT THEM AND IGNORE THEM.

and let us take care of it.

Now back to the show

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Counting! 115 Atheist bass players

If any of you woud like to change the #, please let me know.

1- pc
2- Athe
3- dmusic148
4- lomo
5- Otso
6- AbbeyRolled
7- Marley's Ghost
8- gre107
9- rezin
10- K-Funk
11- Blake Bass
12- lunarpollen
13- RobertPaulson
14- MakiSupaStar
666- rsint
345- billoetjen
905- davetakis
15- dreadheadbass
69- Jonyak
16- Paul M
17- Rob Mac
18- Jazzman
19- Vorago
20- Metal Matt
21- thetawaves
22- baalroo
23- Fnord Explorer
24- Knobby
25- amandolin
26- Wooly
27- BrennP90
28- Thunderbird91
29- Kirkowitz
42- Foolio
30- brutal bassist
31- cynikal1234
32- selfblessed
33- thycrusader
34- nonfatmatt
35- P-Bass Fanatic
36- kiennbrd
37- IrishBassLad
38- CatfishStudios
39- max8899
40- uethanian
41- Slaine01
47- RCCollins
43- Ampeg SVT
667- Rando McNally
44- Jordy
45- jschall84
46- rational bazePsychotic_Hell
48- atheos
49- atoni
668- balzac
88- TheDarkReaver
50- ksnapp
51- kevinmoore73
52- iScott
53- Ian Perge
54- Red Rover
55- StyleOverShow
56- McHack
57- ddk
58- rapturebass
59- Jayhawk
60- CTBassman60
61- Happynoj
62- jugoziithouu
63- Godfather
64- inbrednedd
65- PackardGoose
66- dvh
67- imnotaniceboy
68- Wraithwrider
70- monkeyhaiku
71- BassDudeSA
77- AnchorHoy
72- ynie92992
73- TobyBrodel
74- John Wentzien
75- Hopper
76- The_Owl
78- Tsal
79- misfit-x
80- Sleeq
81- chanson
82- rrohde
83- JFace
84- Swerve
100- ldervish
99- Wyrm74
85- Purdo
86- IconBasser
87- Clammy
89- Entwistle
90- (b)Assman
91- gruven
92- mvw356
93- Bardolph
94- kennyrodg
95- mrmxyzptlk
96- cooptroop123
97- Kronos
98- J.D.
101- steveksux
102- topcat2069
103- willsellout
104- MirageBass
105- basste
106- HugoM
108- JazzyLambert
107- kanonfodr
109- MotownBass
110- BigDH

[JazzyLambert]

Is Secular Humanist close enough?

To label oneself an atheist means that you are using something that you don't believe in to define yourself.

[UncleBalsamic]

Originally Posted by JazzyLambert

To label oneself an atheist means that you are using something that you don't believe in to define yourself.

This is in someway a problem?

[Vorago]

I'm pretty sure this will turn out nicely

[mikeboth]

Originally Posted by pc

So why not create an atheist club?

Because *we* don't need to be part of a group to feel 'safe'?

[Beyer160]

Originally Posted by JazzyLambert

To label oneself an atheist means that you are using something that you don't believe in to define yourself.

+1

I don't think of myself in such terms but when pressed, I identify as Agnostic.

[Brian D]

Originally Posted by unbeliever

Because *we* don't need to be part of a group to feel 'safe'?

Bingo!

[scrodzilla]

And...

FAIL.

[emor]

[mvw356]

count me in to the club of nothingness.

[martyman5000]

So can this be the Mediocre SX finger or pick Athiest bass club? or would this offend the SX believers?

[Athe]

No need to ruin the thread now.

I'm in!

[xaxxat]

I would join but I don't want to piss the FSM off...

[AnchorHoy]

Originally Posted by unbeliever"

Because *we* don't need to be part of a group to feel 'safe'?

+1

Originally Posted by Beyer160

when pressed, I identify as Agnostic

My preference is to gently state "I am not a Believer" and leave it at that. No sense getting confrontational about it

In-your-face atheists are just as annoying as in-your-face religious types

[perogato02]

Originally Posted by AnchorHoy

+1
My preference is to gently state "I am not a Believer" and leave it at that. No sense getting confrontational about it
In-your-face atheists are just as annoying as in-your-face religious types

+1

count me in ... the silent majority has awoken

[sonic assassin]

i apply.. but do we really need a club?

count me out. part of being an atheist means i dont identify with religion. no sense in forming a group around it. reminds me of the atheist church in metalocalypse.

[barbarbass]

Hey, I'm not an atheist (actually, I'm Catholic) but can I join? This stupid "Christian Praise and Worship Bassists Club" business pisses me off to no end. I'm here on this forum to talk about the instrument -- who cares whether the gig is in a church or not.

Anyway, I realize I don't technically qualify, but I am sympathetic.

[dmusic148]

I'll take a number. Doesn't this belong someplace else, like 'off topic'?
Sadly I predict this thread will soon be shut down.

[sonic assassin]

Originally Posted by barbarbass

This stupid "Christian Praise and Worship Bassists Club" business pisses me off to no end.

not that i think theres anything wrong with it personally.. i just think its inherent that religious people bond over the fact that they are religious regardless if they like each other or not.

[pc]

Originally Posted by JazzyLambert

Is Secular Humanist close enough?

To label oneself an atheist means that you are using something that you don't believe in to define yourself.

Secular Humanism is fine, Bright too. But I think atheist is a good definition when i'm questioned about my beliefs. Take the " What cigarrette do you prefer?" "Sorry, I am a lung environmentalist." No thanks

Originally Posted by unbeliever

Because *we* don't need to be part of a group to feel 'safe'?

hehehe... I agree with you. I don't need to feel safe. The club is only to count us, the same as the "Impressive 1 string bassists club" or the "Whale fat eater bassist club"

Originally Posted by AnchorHoy

My preference is to gently state "I am not a Believer" and leave it at that. No sense getting confrontational about it

In-your-face atheists are just as annoying as in-your-face religious types

I agree with you. I think the most important thing here is to respect other people beliefs (or the lack of )

But
atheist = non believer = lack of belief. It is the same thing! Why using euphemisms if there is a ready-to-use word?