Atheism Undermines Knowledge

[Anomalocaris]

I think debate on this thread has become entrenched and at cross purposes. There may be certain mindsets often (but not necessarily) associated with atheism that undermine knowledge of subjective states. In this sense, Chad may have a point to make. But obviously I think in trying to pin it on atheism per se he has missed the target. Rather than answer here I will begin a new thread in hopes of fresh ideas here:

http://atheistforums.org/thread-18724.html

Who would have thunk?

After all, when someone starts a post who is:

1. Entrenched enough in his need to believe to try to wiggle out of any constraints imposed by evidence, and

2. not entrenched enough to be satisfied without pestering everyone else for affirmation of both his need, and of his belief

There is very little chance the thread would take the trajectory it took, is there.

Shocking it would come to this.