<p>Hi there! New to the forum, looking for some help with my college search. I know some of you will probably not like what I say, but I'd appreciate it if we could all stay on the topic rather than arguing. </p>
<p>I'm a militant atheist. One of those never-shuts-up, intolerant of any form of religion or spirituality/anything other than their own beliefs, thinks religion is the root of all evil, force atheism down your throat atheists. And I'm looking for a college where I won't be alone. I realize no college is a) going to be officially anti-religion and/or b) going to have an all-militant atheist student body. What I'm looking for, knowing that, is the college with the highest percentage of students who think like I do. Somewhere where people are given odd, accusatory, angry, and pitiful looks when they say, "I'm a [fill in the religion]." After exhaustive online research, what seems to be the best fit is Sarah Lawrence (I'm also a militant queer, so SLC seems like a good choice). Reed also came up in searches. I'm just asking in the hope that you've heard of a college that fits this criteria that I've yet to come across. And yes, I do realize a good amount of small LAC's have a large atheist population, but the <em>ideal</em> college for me would have a /majority/ of atheist students, and have an unwelcoming atmosphere to religious students as well.</p>
<p>I have great grades and scored very well on the ACT, so please don't leave out in your replies colleges that are super difficult to get in to. </p>
<p>Also, please don't be offended by this post. I'm really not trying to offend anybody. It's just that if I sugar-coat all this, I'm afraid people won't understand what I'm looking for. </p>
<p>Thank you so, so much for any help you can offer, and have a great day!</p>
<p>I hear great things about the Josef Stalin School of Social Justice. I know a recent graduate (with distinction) who majored in Intolerance with a minor in Militancy. Great kid. Does government work in Havana.</p>
<p>“the <em>ideal</em> college for me would have a /majority/ of atheist students, and have an unwelcoming atmosphere to religious students as well.”</p>
<p>I don’t think you are going to find your ideal college, but aside from SLC and Reed you should probably take a look at UC Berkeley.</p>
<p>Looking for a college where the majority of the student body shares your beliefs is fine. Looking for a school that is unwelcoming toward any group of people is ridiculous. </p>
<p>Would you not be offended if someone posted on here saying “I’m looking for a college where gays are not welcome, where everyone looks at them with disgust because they are the root of all evil.”</p>
<p>Btw, this is coming from an atheist, just a reasonable one who understands that having different beliefs doesn’t make someone less of a person.</p>
<p>No guys, this is for real. Not (intentionally) trolling. Not sarcastic. I understand that you might not share my views, but please, let’s keep this thread on-topic and not hijack it with differing viewpoints. I didn’t needlessly or gratuitously say anything negative about religion in my post; I only posted what I needed to post to convey what I’m looking for. Please understand and respect that.</p>
OK, taking your post seriously, there is a logical flaw in it. Maybe you need to figure out what you want. Do you want to shove atheism down idiot religious people’s throats, or do you not want to offend anybody? Do you not want to offend a bunch of strangers on the internet so you can offend real people in person? When you get yourself figured out better, maybe finding a school will be easier.</p>
<p>At this point, I’m going to stop replying to messages not assistive to my college search, for reasons prior stated. Thank you in advance to anyone adult enough to help me find a college regardless of differing beliefs.</p>
<p>If the OP’s message was supposed to be satirical, it was an epic fail. The “apologies” in the beginning and end are strong attempts to have his message taken sincerely. </p>
<p>IMHO, satire has no such elements. A satirical message should stand alone and be evaluated for itself. Since the OP goes to great lengths for his message to be taken seriously, one can only assume he is serious. </p>
<p>I would have taken it as satire if not for the his pleas for understanding in the beginning and end. That makes the satire an epic fail for me.</p>
<p>As is, I can totally understand people taking this as a serious statement from a disturbed youth.</p>
<p>My looking for a college intolerant of theists is no different than someone intolerant of queers looking for schools such as Wheaton College. They have just as much of a right to attend Wheaton as I do my ideal school, and to not be criticized for doing so.</p>
<p>@maikai
I was convinced it was satire until I read his responses. You’re right- it would have been poor satire, but I thought that was quite a bit more probable than him being serious. I apologize for my snarky comment if he is actually being serious.</p>
<p>Answer the call/cry, you seem like a bright and passionate young person, but like many big thinkers, you lack focus. Practicing intolerance toward all religions, while noble (and egalitarian), is generally ineffective. History teaches us that, for maximum effect, you should focus your intolerance toward one specific religion. In that way, you can bring about significant social change and untold misery. </p>
<p>Good luck and convey my best to Mom and Dad on a job well done.</p>