RE: Why can't we be allowed to define atheism
November 29, 2013 at 8:01 pm
(This post was last modified: November 29, 2013 at 8:09 pm by Captain Colostomy.)
(November 29, 2013 at 7:47 pm)pineapplebunnybounce Wrote: Although the gay movement did manage to change the meaning of gay I suppose. But with atheism I don't think you'll be able to, realistically speaking.
If the change in meaning is widely announced and accepted by the group directly related, sure. It makes less sense when it's a change thrust upon by an opposing group. But I suspect this exactly what religious types are attempting. Maybe they hope to see atheists 'give in' to their interpretation.
(November 29, 2013 at 8:01 pm)rexbeccarox Wrote: Really, though, does it matter? We, not words, define ourselves, especially when describing something as inherently simple as atheism. "Oh, our definitions of atheism don't match? OK, I'm a non believer in God or Gods." Trying to pick the right version of the definition of "atheism" is an unnecessary semantic battle.
Welcome to the wonderful world of labels. For every question they answer two more arise. They come in handy, though, as an expedient.
