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In reply to the discussion: Is Atheism a Belief? [View all]guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)94. I must disagree.
A fact is not a theory. I believe in the theory, but that theory, (of evolution) is not considered provable or proven.
And not being a Biblical literalist, I have no quarrel with science, or with the theory of evolution. To me, science is knowledge about the created Universe, and thus to be welcomed because what increases our knowledge about Creation increases our appreciation for the Creator.
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I've always found this topic fertile ground for pedantry and equivocation.
Act_of_Reparation
Mar 2017
#1
yes ........... atheists believe there is no god ............. that is a belief
Angry Dragon
Mar 2017
#6
Nice try but I want to know if it's a belief to NOT believe the earth is flat.
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#57
That doesn't answer my question. Why is lack of belief in your god special?
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#61
You have 'met' plenty in this forum who told you they have no belief in gods.
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#72
So because you haven't 'met' us in meat space we don't get to define our own atheism?
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#78
You linked to the op. Which is odd because I don't see where it includes a different definition.
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#82
No I'm actually being repeating your claim that atheism is a belief.
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#88
What does that statement even mean? What is your source for that claim?
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#93
Your opinion seems to be a belief. You're claiming every opinion is a belief.
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#99
They absolutely do matter. What is your belief that Santa doesn't exist called?
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#73
So you think belief in climate change is the same as belief in mythological creatures?
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#84
Gods are unprovable, climate change is settled science, just like evolution and gravity.
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#89
Is the evidence unequivocal that human caused warming is the cause of climate
guillaumeb
Mar 2017
#101
It's amazing that we have to keep fighting for the right to define ourselves.
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#43