RE: A different definition of atheism. Atheism isn't simply lack of belief in god/s
August 1, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Atheism is simply a specialised subset of scepticism (or skepticism if you must) dealing solely with claims of theism. It really is that simple. Nothing else can be implied purely from the atheist label besides a lack of belief in gods. Oddly enough, humans are complex creatures, generally capable of compartmentalising their beliefs and opinions. Personally, I have my own opinions regarding what is popularly regarded as the supernatural, but since they are precisely that - personal - and since they have no relevance to my atheism, I choose not to share them with anyone other than close friends and family.
At the age of five, Skagra decided emphatically that God did not exist. This revelation tends to make most people in the universe who have it react in one of two ways - with relief or with despair. Only Skagra responded to it by thinking, 'Wait a second. That means there's a situation vacant.'
