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Old 04-23-2012, 02:49 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by Knalus View Post
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.
I may be misunderstanding you, but I would note that there is a difference between a belief system and a religion. Indeed, I would argue that religion is a type of belief system.

Also, I'm not sure what you think you said that might be offensive, but rest assured that you haven't said anything to offend me.
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