(June 24, 2021 at 3:20 pm)Astreja Wrote:(June 24, 2021 at 2:10 pm)Frank Apisa Wrote: I am not an atheist...
Every atheist lacks a belief in gods, but not every person without a belief in god is an atheist.
I'm confused, Frank. I'm a strong agnostic (because I don't think it's even possible to know whether or not any particular entity is actually a god), and I do not assert "There are no gods," and yet I identify as an agnostic atheist because I do not believe that gods exist. Are you saying that my self-identification is somehow inaccurate?
I am not. If you want to identify as a agnostic atheist...that is fine. I know several people who do identify that way.
I do not. I prefer not to use "atheist" as part of any descriptor I use...and I try not to use any descriptor unless it almost has to be used. Obviously my position on the question of gods is an agnostic position...and I used to identify as an agnostic. Now, I just give my take...and leave it at that. But I have no problem with people who want to identify in any way they choose.
I do not like it when some people insist I must identify a particular way, thougjh.
