(July 20, 2012 at 12:31 am)Jeffonthenet Wrote: Atheists are generally very clear that they want atheism to be defined as a lack of belief in God, and not the belief or claim that there is no God. If this is so, why aren't cats and trees and birds and mentally challenged people who cannot think about things like the supernatural realm atheists?--they all lack belief in God too.Cats and trees and birds? You seriously considered and listed those as examples of candidates for possible atheists? Really?
You're being really puerile here Jeff.
If we're at a party and I ask you "who do you think here are married?" do I have to tell you I'm talking about people to get you to stop listing all the billions of single celled organisms and other critters lurking in the room too?
(July 20, 2012 at 12:38 am)MysticKnight Wrote: The way I understand disbelief, is that it means you chose not to believe in something when presented with the idea.You don't fully understand what "disbelief" means then.
It can also mean a lack of belief in something. GOOGLE IT NOW.
