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Some religions are secular- Atheists should oppose these too
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RE: Some religions are secular- Atheists should oppose these too
(September 17, 2012 at 12:33 am)genkaus Wrote:
(September 17, 2012 at 12:01 am)Vincenzo "Vinny" G. Wrote: People are free to define their atheism in any terms they wish.

No, they are not. Words do have a meaning that you may not feel free to redefine.

(September 17, 2012 at 12:01 am)Vincenzo "Vinny" G. Wrote: I don't think you are in any privileged position to tell anyone that your definition of atheism is any more valid than any other definition of atheism.

Actually, if his definition matches the one in the dictionary, then yes, he is exactly in that privileged position. That special privilege is given only to the people who are right.

Well, YOU say they are not. But I don't see any consensus with you. Sorry, but I don't think you get to define what atheism is for the rest of us.

You've turned atheism into the Catholic church if you begin to do that.
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RE: Some religions are secular- Atheists should oppose these too - by Vincenzo Vinny G. - September 17, 2012 at 6:12 pm

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