(May 4, 2015 at 6:20 pm)abaris Wrote:(May 4, 2015 at 1:54 pm)FatAndFaithless Wrote: I don't like the idea that expressing one's opinions is considered 'militant'.
That's the problem with the wording of the OP. Reading it, I understood militant being an atheist missionary or fanatic. Probably because of the word militant and what it implies.
By militant I mean actively trying to convert people from their beliefs in God, being vocal, or actively trying to convince people that religion is bad. Versus quiet atheist that is respectful of religion, but firmly doesn't believe in it.