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This thread is really only aimed at people that self identify as 'atheist'.
It appears that self identifying as 'atheist' has become synonymous with making a positive assertion regarding the existence of deities. I don't want to put words into other peoples mouths so I will say no more other than to state what I actually mean when I say that I am an 'atheist'. If you also self identify as atheist then I am interested in your own statements regarding what 'atheism' means to you. Here is mine...
I am an atheist. I do not accept the positive assertion that deities exist because I have seen no evidence that supports that assertion; I reject the hypothesis of gods; I lack belief in their existence.
It appears that self identifying as 'atheist' has become synonymous with making a positive assertion regarding the existence of deities. I don't want to put words into other peoples mouths so I will say no more other than to state what I actually mean when I say that I am an 'atheist'. If you also self identify as atheist then I am interested in your own statements regarding what 'atheism' means to you. Here is mine...
I am an atheist. I do not accept the positive assertion that deities exist because I have seen no evidence that supports that assertion; I reject the hypothesis of gods; I lack belief in their existence.