RE: If I were an Atheist
May 3, 2015 at 4:25 am
(This post was last modified: May 3, 2015 at 4:29 am by robvalue.)
Nope, sorry, anything you add to atheism beyond its definition is what you consider to be the logical consequences. That doesn't make it true. Even if it applies to 99% of atheists, it is still not part of atheism. Even if it applied to 100% all current atheists, it would not be part of it. You could in such a situation say, "Given that all current atheists are also sceptics, then..." but your conclusion would still say nothing about atheism and you may as well just talk about sceptics in the first place.
I understand the frustration of people who want to undermine it somehow because it has nothing to undermine, so they manufacture extra parts they can attack. But it's not valid.
If you want atheism to mean more than it does, then you need to use another word and define what it means. If you mean sceptic, say sceptic. Theists can also claim to be sceptics.
Otherwise, enjoy punching your strawman and we won't take your arguments seriously.
I understand the frustration of people who want to undermine it somehow because it has nothing to undermine, so they manufacture extra parts they can attack. But it's not valid.
If you want atheism to mean more than it does, then you need to use another word and define what it means. If you mean sceptic, say sceptic. Theists can also claim to be sceptics.
Otherwise, enjoy punching your strawman and we won't take your arguments seriously.
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