(April 17, 2016 at 6:49 pm)breadbasketbomb Wrote:emphasis mine.(April 17, 2016 at 3:33 pm)Brian37 Wrote: You don't "become", you simply leave bad claims behind. I really wish humans would stop speaking in terms of any label as "I am a"....... "atheist" is a position, it isn't your blood or DNA, it simply means you hold the "off" position on god claims.
Is there a good reason to hold the "off" position? Certainly, no evidence. But you don't become one like you become a club member at a country club. I would say educating yourself both in theists slick apologies and in science gives one a better view of why "off" is the credible position, but you don't "become" anything accept wise.
Do you think I actually care? That's not my problem
With this sort of response, I see how easy it will be for some to not ever bother helping you find what you're looking for. Brian wasn't trying to put you on the defensive. He was explaining something about atheism to you. Your negativity is painting you in a rather dim light.
Disclaimer: I am only responsible for what I say, not what you choose to understand.
