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Originally Posted by peter12
But the term, militant, is simply used to describe a behaviour. You wouldn't deny that some atheists are more militant than others?
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Definitions of militant on the Web:
- disposed to warfare or hard-line policies; "militant nations"; "hawkish congressman"; "warlike policies"
- competitive: showing a fighting disposition; "highly competitive sales representative"; "militant in fighting for better wages for workers"; "his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy"
- a militant reformer
- belligerent: engaged in war; "belligerent (or warring) nations"
I dont think atheists are militant yet. We havent been forced to come together for a greater cause...hence becoming militant. Other than one guy in Dutch parliament <Geert Wilders?> we dont see militant reformers.
Extremely vocal critics for sure...and getting louder. If that is militant than sure.