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My Definition of “Atheism” and “Religion”

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:17:39 +0000

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Response to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMo2P9WKFO8

“Atheism is a Religion?”

“Careful With your Definitions!”

Sam Harris talks (perhaps the two most important clips for any professed “atheist” on teh intarwebs):

Definition(s) of “atheist” that I can endorse:

Clip from South Park that had Dawkins in it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO_gvrqU7vI

Duration : 0:8:26

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Why Christians Find Meaning In The Suffering Of Others – The Atheist Experience #617

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:17:37 +0000

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“Why Christians Find Meaning In The Suffering Of Others” is a clip from The Atheist Experience #617, “Bible’s Greatest Hits: Killing. Don discusses three vignettes from the Bible that have resulted in an amazing amount of real killing.”, with Matt Dillahunty and Don Baker: http://blip.tv/file/2461487

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Duration : 0:6:59

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Define Atheist

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:17:35 +0000

A look at how atheists and atheism are being misrepresented through intellectually dishonest and bias definitions of ‘atheist’ and ‘atheism’ courtesy of well-known and supposedly reputable dictionaries and educational websites, as well as religious groups and others.

Duration : 0:9:14

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Does the techincal definition of "atheist" matter if no one understands it?

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:58:45 +0000

Do you call yourself something other than what you truly feel represents you jsut because people don't get it?

While I was in London the last week (awesome!) I was speaking to some of my fellow classmates. One girl said she was an atheist, and some other girl said it meant she believed in nothing. I explained it only meant deities, people cam believe in reicarnation blah blah blah. She just said "No, athiests beleive in nothing, that is something else". I dropped it because clearly that wasn't going anywhere and there was no reason to fight.

So, while atheism really is just a lack of beleif in dieties, does that matter if most people don't see it that way?

Technically I am an agnostic atheist, but most people outside of this forum would likely just call me agnostic or weird.

What do you do in situations like that?

The best thing to do in situations like that are drop it. If you are hung up about it, you can Google it and e-mail her the correct information.

What is the definition of "Atheist?"?

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:57:26 +0000

I've seen all over YA where people think it's someone who doesn't believe in anything, or someone who is against God, or someone who is a scientist.

Atheism is the lack of a belief in God. We don't believe in God. Nothing more, that's it.

Let's see…

According to the oh so credible "Answers Community", an atheist is a:

1. nihilist
2. democrat
3. socialist
4. sociopath
5. homosexual
6. elitist
7. America-hater
8. God-hater
9. Satan-lover
10. homo-enabler
11. abortionist
12. scientist
13. ACLU member
14. supreme court justice (or sympathizer)
15. communist

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Everything except the *actual* definition of an atheist: one who does not believe in God.

What is the Christian definition of a atheist fundamentalist?

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:57:25 +0000

A non belief in gods?
I've heard this term bandied about a lot lately,what do you think it means?
I know that freezer burn ,most atheists do
Guys, I realize it's impossible to be one but I've been called one and have seen it used on other atheists just trying to find the xtian definition.

Actually it is a girl or guy, who did not complete High School ! (Just kidding !) This terminology you presented is not plausible, in that the term "atheist fundamentalist" fails to adequately describe a "non belief in gods". The fact that one would be "atheistic" would very well suffice to render the meaning with justice.

The meaning of life, an atheist’s view

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:56:45 +0000

This video provides nothing less than an answer to the question for the MEANING OF LIFE. Not ironic, not just a joke, this is for real. Enjoy! Enjoy especially if you are tolerant to religions, but do not believe in sentient supernatural beings, aka gods, this is: if you are an atheist. You do not necessarily need religion for a meaningful life, you know.

Duration : 0:6:39

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Atheism And The Meaning Of Life [Response To TogetherForPeace]

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:56:43 +0000

This video does not address exactly Jack’s question “The Atheist Lives Life More Fully?”, but it provides common atheistic viewpoints on the idea of an afterlife as well as on the meaning and value of life. Related videos: • “Intelligent Design, The Big Bang, And The Meaning Of Life”: www.youtube.com • “The Human Soul And The Value Of Life”: www.youtube.com • “Atheism, Death, And The Meaning Of Life”: www.youtube.com Atheism And The Meaning Of Life (The Atheist Experience). A Response To …

Duration : 0:10:59

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Atheism Is a Religion!

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:30:07 +0000

I try to explain why atheism is a dangerous, intolerant religion that kills. This is a satire!

Duration : 0:3:56

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Agnostic, Christians & Atheists Explained

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:30:06 +0000

Agnostic Christians & Atheists with friendly ending

Duration : 0:9:48

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