RE: Am I an atheist?
June 22, 2012 at 3:35 am
(This post was last modified: June 22, 2012 at 3:37 am by Voltair.)
Being an atheist, as several have pointed out on this forum, just means you don't believe in the existence of god(s). Agnostic would be you could believe in the existence of god(s) could be undecided/withholding complete judgment on the matter (Agnostic Atheism?) etc.
I think just telling people your general stance on the specific questions they ask is better than using a name/category. Now obviously you do whatever you want/feel is best but I am just giving my personal opinion here. If someone asks you "Do you believe in God?" make sure to ask them which god or gods they are speaking about etc.
Personally atheism for me started to get a bit too involved for my own liking. Truth be told even though I classify myself as Agnostic now that is not what defines me. I got tired of being defined by myself, and others potentially, by what I think about a divine being.
Just live your life and don't sweat the "classifications" it is far more trouble then it is worth ^_^. As far as people being nutty/religious around you I recommend peaceful discourse whenever possible. If that is not possible just get the hell away from them. If you can't get the hell away from them then... well... short, sweet, and to the point is always a nice finisher
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That doesn't mean you have to be an ass about it but make sure you don't twist what you think just because other people are uncomfortable about it. The only exception to that rule is unless you are in danger which I know sounds like something out of the movies but some people are just fucking crazy.
I think just telling people your general stance on the specific questions they ask is better than using a name/category. Now obviously you do whatever you want/feel is best but I am just giving my personal opinion here. If someone asks you "Do you believe in God?" make sure to ask them which god or gods they are speaking about etc.
Personally atheism for me started to get a bit too involved for my own liking. Truth be told even though I classify myself as Agnostic now that is not what defines me. I got tired of being defined by myself, and others potentially, by what I think about a divine being.
Just live your life and don't sweat the "classifications" it is far more trouble then it is worth ^_^. As far as people being nutty/religious around you I recommend peaceful discourse whenever possible. If that is not possible just get the hell away from them. If you can't get the hell away from them then... well... short, sweet, and to the point is always a nice finisher
. That doesn't mean you have to be an ass about it but make sure you don't twist what you think just because other people are uncomfortable about it. The only exception to that rule is unless you are in danger which I know sounds like something out of the movies but some people are just fucking crazy.
