(October 29, 2013 at 1:14 pm)Optimistic Mysanthrope Wrote:(October 29, 2013 at 11:27 am)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: It is determined by the people that use the term. Why is it so hard for you to understand that we use the definition we gave you?I disagree. I had this conversation a while ago with a "satanist" that didn't believe in satan. You can call yourself whatever you want, but the definition of the words you use remains the same (well, unless the dictionary changes).
I could start using the term "pig fucker" to denote anyone that eats cucumber sandwiches. It doesn't change the fact that in order to be pig fucker, you have to fuck pigs.
Whilst I see your point, we have a huge number of atheists who define as I described, and allot of Christians/theists who want it described another way. Is it fair to allow them to define the term for us?
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
