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No? Then you’re an atheist to that religion. It sounds absurd to you. It has no pull on you, no effect, other than it might make you scoff at how ridiculous those beliefs sound to your ears, which have, throughout your lifetime, most likely become accustomed to the Judeo-Christian beliefs here at home. You’re an atheist. Now you understand how that feels. When the beliefs of another group seem utterly implausible, we give them no credence and make no apology for it. Why would we? Those “other” beliefs are not based in reality. They couldn’t possibly have any historic value, because they’re simply untrue, right? Spc. Dustin Chalker, a Fort Riley soldier who is suing the Department of Defense and Secretary Robert Gates over alleged violations of religious rights, is an atheist to the Christian faith. He feels the same way about Christianity that you probably feel toward the Islamic faith. But the military has violated Chalker’s rights by allegedly forcing him to attend mandatory military formations where Christian prayers are given.
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