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Originally Posted by photon
Weird, I seem to have lost a post from Knalus somehow. Sorry about that, I have no idea where it went, I can't even see it in search where even deleted posts show up for me.
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I was trying to keep things on topic. This was the post. I deleted it because I figured that on the topic that was, it could have been somewhat inflammatory, and was definitely off topic.
That being said, I still do believe this.
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Originally Posted by photon
Atheism has no belief structure, it's the lack of belief of something.
Q: Do you believe in one more more gods?
If the answer to that question is no, then you are an atheist. That's it.
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This is one of the major tenants of modern Atheism. But it doesn't make someone Atheist. Small-A atheism may have meant that at one time, but Atheism now is more than just that.
For example, Buddhists in many of their forms, also do not believe in one or more gods. Yet they are Buddhists, not Atheists. Most Atheists and Buddhists would bristle at the idea that they are the same, or even similar. They are not. Therefore your statement is false, even if as one of the major tenants of Atheism you are required to defend it vigorously.
But I know you disagree. It's part of your belief system. And I know that many of you will be offended by this as well, because that is a part of your belief system too. But if it is part of your belief system, then those beliefs are protected by Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. I don't understand why you wouldn't want that.