(September 29, 2013 at 6:10 pm)pocaracas Wrote:(September 29, 2013 at 6:00 pm)Vincenzo "Vinny" G. Wrote: I'm really not interested in debating the definition of atheism.Good, because it's not up for debate. It is what it is.
(September 29, 2013 at 6:00 pm)Vincenzo "Vinny" G. Wrote: But while Dawkins' scale looks completely arbitrary, there's something interesting about it. Most people, I imagine would be 6/7. Ie, a "De Facto" atheist.Most would be around 6... some of those would say they go all the way to 6.99... whatever that means!
Not that this scale has any real meaning.
Does anyone care about this scale?
Why is it relevant to me?
I could care less what some other guy thinks of my personal beliefs. That is sort of what makes them personal.
This scale seems like one of those personality tests that employers give you that can easily be faked to say anything you want if you are not mostly a moron.
Why should I listen to Dawkins?