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Speck Tater

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36. I know I've said this before, and there always seem to be those that disagree, but...

Sat Mar 17, 2012, 07:34 PM

Mar 2012

There is:

1. a lack of belief in god or gods, and
2. a belief that no god or gods exist.

The two are subtly different, yet both are considered atheists. I am an atheist who lacks a belief in god or gods. My lack of belief is NOT a belief system. But some go one step further and claim there is no god or gods. That is a more radical statement which, since it cannot be proven, is a belief.

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Atheism is a religion? [View all] cleanhippie Mar 2012 OP

Outstanding! CrispyQ Mar 2012 #1

Excellent! mr blur Mar 2012 #2

That's great. obxhead Mar 2012 #3

Stop with the logic already! Cirque du So-What Mar 2012 #4

It's a religion like... Ezlivin Mar 2012 #5

Not watching football at a family gathering is indeed a sport... Festivito Mar 2012 #11

For some people, it's certainly a hobby starroute Mar 2012 #6

Debate can be a hobby, billboard creation can be a hobby, creating cartoons can be a hobby, ZombieHorde Mar 2012 #20

Like not collecting stamps is a hobby (nt) pokerfan Mar 2012 #7

Actively avoiding the philatelic could be a hobby. Festivito Mar 2012 #10

If the shrieking Xtians would quit trying to contaminate politics pokerfan Mar 2012 #14

If shrieking money in politics would stop contaminating religions, we'd not have these issues. Festivito Mar 2012 #15

Cute. But, misstating -- as usual. Festivito Mar 2012 #8

false logic on a saturday morning. nt msongs Mar 2012 #13

I think the OP and cartoonist meant well, but, I agree. /nt Festivito Mar 2012 #16

If it helps you to feel better about yourself by saying that... cleanhippie Mar 2012 #18

Which part? Or, are you trying to make yourself feel BETTER. Festivito Mar 2012 #21

Nonsense! (nt) mr blur Mar 2012 #29

Oh, I think the cartoon had a little sense, not enough. But, okay. Festivito Mar 2012 #33

my face and my palm hurt now, thanks. n/t deacon_sephiroth Mar 2012 #48

I atheism is a religion Speck Tater Mar 2012 #9

There are areas of ocean that are deserts, Festivito Mar 2012 #12

Atheists can be defined as those who believe "religion equals belief in a single god" saras Mar 2012 #17

I hate to just dismiss your whole essay, but, Festivito Mar 2012 #23

More mental gymnastics of self-delusion. cleanhippie Mar 2012 #19

Funny how your post could be directed at yourself, or at me. Festivito Mar 2012 #22

Only on your part. cleanhippie Mar 2012 #24

So, your psychological projection only happens when responding to me? Festivito Mar 2012 #25

No, your psychological projection only happens when responding to me. cleanhippie Mar 2012 #26

Do you always sidestep discussions here on DU? Festivito Mar 2012 #27

Do you? cleanhippie Mar 2012 #28

Again, just to the personal, another ad hominem attack. Festivito Mar 2012 #30

Are you able to respond with more than just "I know you are, but what am I?" cleanhippie Mar 2012 #32

Interesting editing of prior post and even history of these posts. Festivito Mar 2012 #34

There *is* no real news around here. mr blur Mar 2012 #31

That doesn't follow with your sig line. Festivito Mar 2012 #35

I know I've said this before, and there always seem to be those that disagree, but... Speck Tater Mar 2012 #36

Well said. There is a distinct differene which Ihad not seen so clearly cbayer Mar 2012 #37

who gives a rat's ass ... GeorgeGist Mar 2012 #38

I think it may help DonCoquixote Mar 2012 #39

Sure, but only if baldness is a hair style n/t eridani Mar 2012 #40

Many men shave their heads bald as a style. Festivito Mar 2012 #42

You mean you can have a hairstyle without HAIR? n/t eridani Mar 2012 #43

Being without hair is the style. Festivito Mar 2012 #44

It pretty much requires hair. n/t eridani Mar 2012 #45

And a hair stylist. /nt Festivito Mar 2012 #46

Atheists don't believe in Allah either, so humblebum Mar 2012 #41

I can't tell if you missed the point or if you're making it... n/t deacon_sephiroth Mar 2012 #47

So believing in no religion... Joseph8th Mar 2012 #49