What is an atheist?

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Poll: What is an atheist? This poll is closed.
I am an atheist and believe atheism entails the complete rejection of the supernatural.	15.00%	6	15.00%
I am an atheist and believe that atheiswm only implies that one lacks a belief in (a) god.	47.50%	19	47.50%
I am an atheist and believe that atheism requires denial of the existence of gods.	7.50%	3	7.50%
I am an atheist and believe something not covered above (please elaborate in a post, but, if you choose not to do so, please vote anyway).	2.50%	1	2.50%
I am an agnostic and believe that being an agnostic doesn't entail anything about the supernatural.	2.50%	1	2.50%
I am an agnostic and believe that agnosticism about gods has implications for beliefs about the supernatural.	0%	0	0%
I am neither an atheist or agnostic but believe that atheism often involves rejection of the supernatural.	0%	0	0%
I am neither an atheist or agnostic but believe that atheism doesnt involve the rejection of the supernatural, but does require denial of 'God'.	5.00%	2	5.00%
I am neither an atheist or agnostic but believe atheism primarily involves lack of belief in (a) god.	0%	0	0%
Atheist other (please explain)	12.50%	5	12.50%
Agnostic other (please explain)	2.50%	1	2.50%
Other (please explain)	2.50%	1	2.50%
Unable to reply due to problem with the structure of the poll. (please explain)	0%	0	0%
(I like even niumbers.)	2.50%	1	2.50%
Total		40 vote(s)	100%

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What is an atheist?

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RE: What is an atheist?

September 9, 2012 at 2:13 pm

I suppose that my perception of atheism is simply that it entails believing nothing of God, gods or any other spirituality bollocks. That isn't to say it's a flat denial either, as a rational person, it is also our position to appeal to rationality and truth in every case, not simply the one of god/s. Therefore, I perceive my atheism as simply refusing to believe the unbelievable.

Religion is an attempt to answer the philosophical questions of the unphilosophical man.

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