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Atheists & Agnostics

rexcat

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27. I have decided that I will label myself as someone who dosn't believe in a god or gods...

Reply to salparadise1000 (Original post)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 12:21 PM

Jun 2012

but I am also not an atheist. There is someone in the Religion forum who thinks one can define themselves anyway they want and that is enough to stop the debate. So please, don't call me an atheist.

Religious beliefs seem to hinder logical thought.

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"I'm not religious' vs. 'I am an atheist' [View all] salparadise1000 Jun 2012 OP

Saying that you aren't religious is more specific than saying you're an atheist. ZombieHorde Jun 2012 #1

its a expression i never use, but salparadise1000 Jun 2012 #3

You wonder and I got your answer. Curmudgeoness Jun 2012 #6

does being a zombie conflict at all with being an atheist? salparadise1000 Jun 2012 #7

No, but it does mean wherever I move, my neighbors will soon be brainless. ZombieHorde Jun 2012 #8

Not if they wear motorcycle protective gear. laconicsax Jun 2012 #9

Now you know why zombies throw epic hot tub parties. ZombieHorde Jun 2012 #11

Ew..."soupy" laconicsax Jun 2012 #12

There are times Curmudgeoness Jun 2012 #2

no shame... salparadise1000 Jun 2012 #4

I understand. That is what I was expecting you to say. Curmudgeoness Jun 2012 #5

I am trying to figure out if there is such a thing as a used gravestone. Gore1FL Jun 2012 #10

The first page of Google results says there aren't. laconicsax Jun 2012 #13

The dead guy never really had a need for the headstone salparadise1000 Jun 2012 #14

I use the former in social situations where I don't know people well. Warpy Jun 2012 #15

when you live in the bible belt... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2012 #16

I usually go with "godless heathen", say it with a broad smile! JNelson6563 Jun 2012 #17

I've used both. Never thought about why before dmallind Jun 2012 #18

I avoid religious topics like the plague. AJTheMan Jun 2012 #19

Hm. Situational, I'd say. daaron Jun 2012 #20

"Buying a used gravestone seems like bad juju." Iggo Jun 2012 #21

I prefer to say "I'm not religious" in public. Odin2005 Jun 2012 #22

"not religious" and "atheist" can mean two different things Merlot Jun 2012 #23

Sounds like you might be a closeted agnostic ... Kennah Jun 2012 #24

Just to say... laconicsax Jun 2012 #25

Can't disagree with anything you said ... Kennah Jun 2012 #28

Even that can be a bit complex... laconicsax Jun 2012 #29

I'd have probably said "I'm not superstitious" instead. GliderGuider Jun 2012 #26

I have decided that I will label myself as someone who dosn't believe in a god or gods... rexcat Jun 2012 #27

I usually say I don't believe in organized religion. DrewFlorida Jul 2012 #30