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ViciDraco · 36-40, M
Atheism is not a philosophy. It is a single stance on a single question. Do you believe one or more God exist? Yes or no. If no, then atheist.
It doesn't matter why the answer is a no. Some atheists hold a philosophy behind their reasons, others don't.
It doesn't matter why the answer is a no. Some atheists hold a philosophy behind their reasons, others don't.
Wifebeater · M
@ViciDraco Sorry but atheism is not predicated on belief. You're wrong. If you admit that then you cannot negate religion as both arrive to their answers through sole belief.
ViciDraco · 36-40, M
@Wifebeater atheism is entirely predicated on disbelief. It literally means without theism.
I am not even sure what you are arguing
I am not even sure what you are arguing
ViciDraco · 36-40, M
@Wifebeater the negation of theism by the way is antitheism. That is indeed bundled with philosophy.
Wifebeater · M
@ViciDraco To argue without theism needs an argument that explains why. Denying theism isn't an argument. Again an illogical conclusion to atheism. Try again.
ViciDraco · 36-40, M
@Wifebeater so, are we saying that people who do not believe in leprechauns are operating under a philosophy of negation? Because that is what it sounds like you are saying.
Wifebeater · M
@ViciDraco Nope, they believe it. But they don't actively argue against it. New atheists do. If they said they believe God doesn't exist, I wouldn't ask this question. They argue based on negating theist arguemts. Please understand the difference. You seem to not get the nuance.
ViciDraco · 36-40, M
@Wifebeater an atheist simply disbelieves in god. The reject the claim that any gods exist. You do not have to argue against anything to be an atheist.
You are thinking of anti theists. Antitheists are most often atheists. But not all atheists are antitheists.
If you are going to make such claims about what something is, please make sure you have a solid understanding of what the words mean.
You are thinking of anti theists. Antitheists are most often atheists. But not all atheists are antitheists.
If you are going to make such claims about what something is, please make sure you have a solid understanding of what the words mean.