Is Lack of Belief the Best You Can Do?

[LadyForCamus]

As for cabbages and rocks, the usual definition tends to exclude them:

Atheist: A person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.

Indeed not all living things are capable of forming beliefs, including those humans that have not yet gained the maturity to do so. How do you defend the meme posted earlier? It showed some babies with the caption "we are all born atheists." The point of the OP is that simple non-belief is not sufficient. Such a claim places babies and cabbages in the same category. It is absurd and shows how stupid the "simple disbelief" definition is.

As for cabbages and rocks, the usual definition tends to exclude them:

Atheist: A person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.

Indeed not all living things are capable of forming beliefs, including those humans that have not yet gained the maturity to do so. How do you defend the meme posted earlier? It showed some babies with the caption "we are all born atheists." The point of the OP is that simple non-belief is not sufficient. Such a claim places babies and cabbages in the same category. It is absurd and shows how stupid the "simple disbelief" definition is.

There is that condescending tone I was talking about! [emoji6]. Chad, I have never once seen you even try to put forth one good, rational reason to believe in God. You say you aren't out to convert anyone, but at the same time you seem to enjoy telling atheists they aren't capable of living full, and meaningful lives without belief. Come on. Right now. Give us your best argument for the Christian God. Blow us away with your enlightenment. Oh and, "really smart philosophers think you should" doesn't count. I'll be here...holding my breath.