(January 12, 2015 at 2:46 pm)Drich Wrote:(January 12, 2015 at 2:40 pm)FatAndFaithless Wrote: Because there is literally one definition of atheist, not a code or set of beliefs or a canon. Saying you're a god-believing atheist is like saying you're a married bachelor, it's not a question of doctrinal differences or anything vague, it's literally a definition of one stance on one question for one person.
It's very easy to "test" someone to see if they're an atheist or not.
Yeah, it's a really easy test actually.
"Do you hold a belief in a god?"
"No"--> Atheist
Anything else --> non-atheist
There is a very simple test to determine whether one is a Christian or not. 1st do the claim to be? 2nd do they follow the canonical teaching of Jesus Christ?
Those are the only two requirements Per the Apstole Paul, and his letter to the Galations.
Why are their requirements for atheism who has no rules, and no requirements for those who claim Christianity who does have rules?
Mormons believe that they are following Jesus too. If it bugs you so much join a Mormon forum and argue with them. Maybe a few will come over to your way of thinking. Mormon's interpretation of the bible is different from yours. They obviously believe that they are right and you are wrong.
I am not certain what you expect from a group of atheists. What you are doing would be like me coming to you and complaining that you were calling someone an atheist who believes in ghosts. Anyone who doesn't believe in a deity is an atheist, that's it. If someone states that they believe Jesus is the son of god, I am going to consider them a Christian and so will most other people.
Do we have any Mormons on this forum?
