RE: Does Atheism Need to be Rebranded?
April 10, 2012 at 11:27 pm
(This post was last modified: April 10, 2012 at 11:32 pm by Shell B.)
Quote:You can take the negative value judgements you have about Billy Bob as a member of the KKK and confidently say that he's probably a peice of shit, even if he cooks a mean barbeque, helps out his neighbors, and all his buddies swear by him right? Allow me the same for John Q Churchgoer, eh?
I fail to see the correlation. John Q. Churchgoer may not be linked to a hate-organization. He might go to a reform church. Now, is not the prerequisite for being a member of the KKK racism? I mean, that is the whole kit and kaboodle, right? Religion doesn't fit that neatly. That is where my confusion lies.
(April 10, 2012 at 11:15 pm)mediamogul Wrote: I don't think that "pigeonholing" is the correct term to use. My specific question was regarding the word "atheism" and if non-religious folks or people who disbelieve in religion, that is what we are talking about, could be more effectively united under a common banner that places importance on the non-religious as opposed to "atheistic" aspect.
Well, then, it would have nothing to do with atheism. People who are theists can be non-religious. Then, what do you do with the term "atheist?" Do atheists get to keep it?
Quote:It is actually a question about potentially broadening and making more inclusive.
Why would you broaden the term for atheism to include theists?
Quote:Also, to dismiss the supportive element and community is not helpful.
Oh, goody. I love being chastised.
I did not dismiss it. I am showing that our lack of belief does not constitute a community, nor should it. Your solution is to start a community of willing atheists, not try to redefine atheism so it is more PC. Quote:That is the reason we come to an "atheist" forum is it not? To be in a community of individuals who share a common disbelief?
Actually, this is the only one I frequent and I only do so because it is not exclusive. I prefer not to box myself in with only those who agree with me. This is not an atheist community. It was started by an atheist who wanted a place where theists and atheists could have a community together.
