The_Truth, in a nutshell just about every poster that replied to your topic simply gave you the definition to what "Atheist" or "Agnostic" actually means.
It seems to be a huge misconception amongst Christians on, not only, the definition of what the term Atheist means, but how the word it self is used.
You say you are a Christian, so it would be a pretty safe bet to assume that you do not believe or follow the core belief of what the Islam sects do? Or for that matter many of the tribe beliefs across Africa. "You" are an Atheist to those sects, but of course if you have a head on your shoulders, you would call for evidence of each belief system outside of your own. Especially if you were told it was "Fact".
That is simply what we Atheist ask for. We do not believe in a god figure, because there is no evidence to back him/her/it up, however, if someone can provide it, then we would be forced to re-look at things. Critically research and test the evidence of whatever claims that were made to prove the existence of such a being....
It seems to be a huge misconception amongst Christians on, not only, the definition of what the term Atheist means, but how the word it self is used.
You say you are a Christian, so it would be a pretty safe bet to assume that you do not believe or follow the core belief of what the Islam sects do? Or for that matter many of the tribe beliefs across Africa. "You" are an Atheist to those sects, but of course if you have a head on your shoulders, you would call for evidence of each belief system outside of your own. Especially if you were told it was "Fact".
That is simply what we Atheist ask for. We do not believe in a god figure, because there is no evidence to back him/her/it up, however, if someone can provide it, then we would be forced to re-look at things. Critically research and test the evidence of whatever claims that were made to prove the existence of such a being....
Intelligence is the only true moral guide...
