The Classifications of Answers to the God Catechism (1 Viewer)

[kal-el]

I'm going to make a list of the main characterizations/or classifications to answers to the God inquiry.

Theism: Belief in the existence of God or Gods. Def.

Atheism: The doctrine that there is no Gods, disbelief in Gods. Def.

Deism: The belief that a God created the universe and then abandoned it. Def.

Agnosticism: The belief that there can be no proof if God exists or does not. Def.

Pantheism: The belief that God is the universe, natural law. Def.

Weak atheism: Weak atheism or negative atheism is the lack of belief in any God or gods, without a positive denial of the existence of any god or gods. Weak atheism contrasts with strong atheism, which asserts that gods do not exist, and theism, which asserts that there is at least one god. Def.

Strong atheism: Strong atheism or positive atheism is the philosophical position that God or gods do not exist. It is contrasted with weak atheism, which is the lack or absence of belief in God or gods, without the claim that God or gods do not exist. The strong atheist positively asserts, at least, that no God or gods exist, and may go further and claim that the existence of some or all gods is logically impossible. Def.

 

[Apostle13]

And you are...???
Why is there only "Theism"?
...But two classes of "Atheism"??
I mean I know some weak believers of all varieties of faith.
Strong ones as well.

 

[jfuh]

Let me add a biggie too
Animism, aka: The Force
The hypothesis holding that an immaterial force animates the universe. Def

 

[Real Korimyr #9]

Why is there only "Theism"?
...But two classes of "Atheism"??

Because there is a fundamental difference in the philosophy behind weak atheism and strong atheism-- while theism encompasses all belief in god/s, whether the One God of the Abrahamic faiths or the multiple gods of various pagan faiths.

The only important difference between different kinds of theism is which gods, and how they mortals are expected to properly interact with them. Those questions are more doctrinal than philosophical or fundamental.

 

[Apostle13]

Because there is a fundamental difference in the philosophy behind weak atheism and strong atheism-- while theism encompasses all belief in god/s, whether the One God of the Abrahamic faiths or the multiple gods of various pagan faiths.

The only important difference between different kinds of theism is which gods, and how they mortals are expected to properly interact with them. Those questions are more doctrinal than philosophical or fundamental.

After comparing the definitions kal-el provided I can better see your point. Could be I had ill-perceived a strong atheist as a somewhat radical who voices/contends him/herself as such promoting/provoking conflict with theists.
But then this is not always the case..?

 

[Real Korimyr #9]

Could be I had ill-perceived a strong atheist as a somewhat radical who voices/contends him/herself as such promoting/provoking conflict with theists. But then this is not always the case..?

Compare the difference between a "devout" Christian and an "evangelical" Christian. One is certain of their own beliefs, while the other-- whether they are certain or not-- feels the need to impress his beliefs upon others.

I never saw the angle on evangelical Atheism. At least, when an evangelical Christian is a jerk, he honestly believes that he is trying to save your soul; when an atheist is a jerk, what is he trying to accomplish?

 

[Apostle13]

Compare the difference between a "devout" Christian and an "evangelical" Christian. One is certain of their own beliefs, while the other-- whether they are certain or not-- feels the need to impress his beliefs upon others.

I never saw the angle on evangelical Atheism. At least, when an evangelical Christian is a jerk, he honestly believes that he is trying to save your soul; when an atheist is a jerk, what is he trying to accomplish?

Being an "evangelical" sort myself I can assure you that we as "jerks", are more in lucid, just being over zealous. There are many/most Evangelicals that go without notice. Lest you come to know them so that you might perceive their peculiarities, they appear as everyday people from all walks of life.
But yes... We do have a passion for the lost... It is not always manifested by means of imposition. We do stand firm on that which we believe, which is commonly construed as being imposing... Ultimately as biggotry... And for what..? Not compromising biblical knowledge/interpretations thereof.
Having said that... I do know of many evangelical atheists per your definition(in contrast). Should you deny they exist, I would forcefully have to counter;
"You don't get out much."