RE: Is atheism a belief?
December 12, 2018 at 8:34 am
(This post was last modified: December 12, 2018 at 8:35 am by T0 Th3 M4X.)
From PRC
Although the literal definition of “atheist” is “a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods,” according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, 8% of those who call themselves atheists also say they believe in God or a universal spirit. Indeed, 2% say they are “absolutely certain” about the existence of God or a universal spirit. Alternatively, there are many people who fit the dictionary definition of “atheist” but do not call themselves atheists. About three times as many Americans say they do not believe in God or a universal spirit (9%) as say they are atheists (3%).
Your version, their version. Two different versions, so you can both be right.
Although the literal definition of “atheist” is “a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods,” according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, 8% of those who call themselves atheists also say they believe in God or a universal spirit. Indeed, 2% say they are “absolutely certain” about the existence of God or a universal spirit. Alternatively, there are many people who fit the dictionary definition of “atheist” but do not call themselves atheists. About three times as many Americans say they do not believe in God or a universal spirit (9%) as say they are atheists (3%).
(December 12, 2018 at 8:32 am)Amarok Wrote:(December 12, 2018 at 8:29 am)T0 Th3 M4X Wrote: He can choose to be an atheist if he wants. How is that your choice?Nope if he believes in god he can't be an atheist . He free to call himself a muffin if he likes but doesn't change the fact he's not an atheist .
Your version, their version. Two different versions, so you can both be right.
