Atheism Undermines Knowledge

[Faith No More]

Actually, you did. Why should I care less that you back up his illogicality here?

Technically, no, I didn't. Look again.

And since when does finding no substance to a platitude illogicality?

And why shouldn't I consider any name calling as a potential perspective?

No reason, if you are unconcerned with the effect it will have.

Those terms regarding depression we're not insults, but you regard them as such.

"Whiner" and "crybaby" are not insults?

Why? Are they clinically inaccurate?

Because of their implications. Labeling someone suffering from an illness as a "whiner" or a "crybaby" not only diminishes the severity of the condition, it implies that they should just suck it up and get over it, as if the problem is just a matter of not being such a wimp.

Are you not really also "sad"? Could your mood not be affected by chemical imbalance in every instance? Would it not profit you to look on the bright side in any depressive episode to heal you?

Sure, it is sadness, but that is not what I took issue with.

And no, I am not sad. I used to be. I have developed the skills over time to manage my depression very effectively.

ETA: But let's not derail Chad's thread into another damn depression thread. If you want to continue this, feel free to PM me, or if you must, start another thread.