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A different definition of atheism. Atheism isn't simply lack of belief in god/s

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A different definition of atheism. Atheism isn't simply lack of belief in god/s
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RE: A different definition of atheism. Atheism isn't simply lack of belief in god/s
August 1, 2012 at 3:57 am
I don't think that is a tenable position. I think we will always believe more than we can prove. Perhaps because proof is so hard to come by, but also because there is so much to do and actionable assumptions are also beliefs.
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RE: A different definition of atheism. Atheism isn't simply lack of belief in god/s - by Whateverist - August 1, 2012 at 3:57 am

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