Correct use of the word "Myth"

[The_Thinking_Theist]

Myth, when we're talking about religion, has a slightly different but important definition from the mainstream one.

myth
noun
1.
a traditional story, esp. one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

Basically, the word myth in the sense we're commonly using it in (the religious sense) has nothing to do with whether it's true or not.

For example:

If you titled a thread "Proof Noah's Ark is a Myth," that wouldn't really be correct. It's a myth whether it's true or not. What you would title it to use the word myth correctly would be to say "Proof the Noah's Ark Flood Myth is False."

As atheists, I assume you think all myths are false. That being said, let's act all intelligently like and use the language correctly.

(This has been a TTT language educational post live from New Orleans)

[Ryantology]

I prefer 'bullshit' to 'myth' in this kind of situation, personally.

[The_Thinking_Theist]

I prefer 'bullshit' to 'myth' in this kind of situation, personally.

But if you want to use myth, use it right is just I'm saying. Love that username though.

[Angrboda]

Thanks, mom. Is it okay if I give Johnny Peterson a blow job on our first date? I really like him. He's neato keen.

[The_Thinking_Theist]

Thanks, mom. Is it okay if I give Johnny Peterson a blow job on our first date? I really like him. He's neato keen.

I'm a man...

[Minimalist]

Basically, the word myth in the sense we're commonly using it in (the religious sense) has nothing to do with whether it's true or not.

It sure as fuck does when I use the word myth.

You know. It's a myth when some 'god' gets killed and comes back to life.

Like Tammuz.

[The_Thinking_Theist]

Basically, the word myth in the sense we're commonly using it in (the religious sense) has nothing to do with whether it's true or not.

It sure as fuck does when I use the word myth.

You know. It's a myth when some 'god' gets killed and comes back to life.

Like Tammuz.

Well, that's not the sense many people are using. You're using it correctly in that specific situation.

[Minimalist]

[Cato]

I think this encapsulates my consideration of the proper use of myth bullshit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GTLM89pN0A

[MindForgedManacle]

Usage of a word determines what the word means. Sure, myth, at one point, was used differently than it is nearly always used now. But that is a red herring as to what the word currently means in discourse.