(June 17, 2014 at 8:45 pm)fr0d0 Wrote: In my understanding most atheists here think that.
This would describe their position :-
belief in the universal applicability of the scientific method and approach, and the view that empirical science constitutes the most authoritative worldview or most valuable part of human learning to the exclusion of other viewpoints.
Yes, empiricism not void of rationalism. When atheists generally argue in favor of empiricism, they are not arguing against rationalism.
Why do you think atheists often refer to themselves as rationalists as well?