Atheism: Belief or not a belief?

rugadd wrote: Alright, if we can accept that, why then, would people call atheism a belief? Perhaps because their own perspective is seen through that lens? Their "wired" to see it as one?

That would be a good way to put it, yes.

Luthien wrote:

rugadd wrote: Alright, if we can accept that, why then, would people call atheism a belief? Perhaps because their own perspective is seen through that lens? Their "wired" to see it as one?

That would be a good way to put it, yes.

I can safely say that I would, from now on, say that Atheism is not a belief, which was not my stance three pages ago.

Goken wrote:

Luthien wrote:

rugadd wrote: Alright, if we can accept that, why then, would people call atheism a belief? Perhaps because their own perspective is seen through that lens? Their "wired" to see it as one?

That would be a good way to put it, yes.

I can safely say that I would, from now on, say that Atheism is not a belief, which was not my stance three pages ago.

So are you saying you now believe Atheism is not a belief? :laugh: :evil:

Senan, I don't think a lack of one belief automatically assumes another, say, belief in science or logic or what not.

Also, I'm with Goken. I thought Atheism was a belief until this thread too.

So are you saying you now believe Atheism is not a belief? :laugh: :evil:[/quote]

Um....no. We KNOW it isn't a belief now. Big difference.

rugadd wrote: Senan, I don't think a lack of one belief automatically assumes another, say, belief in science or logic or what not.

True enough. I know that's one of those logical fallacies that I am horrible at identifying.

And I was just having a little fun at Goken's expense, but he knows I'm just messing around.

(Senan, I love your avatar, by the way. Always makes me smile!)

I do really apologize for my initial response. I've been expecting to eventually be run out of here for my atheism because that's how religious sorts of communities tend to go for me. I thought it was time.

I do actually appreciate the reasonable voice people have used in this thread. This is the first time people have talked about atheism where it didn't end like a Salem witch trial.

Heh...I had faith in my people...and that includes you, Snowy!

Snowy Aftermath wrote: I do really apologize for my initial response. I've been expecting to eventually be run out of here for my atheism because that's how religious sorts of communities tend to go for me. I thought it was time.

I do actually appreciate the reasonable voice people have used in this thread. This is the first time people have talked about atheism where it didn't end like a Salem witch trial.

If that were true, I'd have been run out of here a long while ago. Kickin' and screamin', no less. I like this place and the people in it.