Fine, point taken. Common usage does allow for that. Although, I think that using the word in such a way makes it so vague that it is basically meaningless and purposely misleading. A "militant muslim" or "militant christian" do not seem to conjure up equivalents of Richard Dawkins.
I still think it's a misnomer to describe a person that uses public debate and text (that does not support violent or militaristic action) to promote their viewpoint.
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