Why is it OK for atheists to define another religion, but it is not OK for anyone to help define atheism?
When did RA define another's religion?
And even if he did (which he didn't), since when do two wrongs make a right, Mr. Moderator?
Is that not a bit arrogant to say the least? How can it be anywhere near equal for one group to define another against the basic tenets of that group, and yet not allow a definition that is true to the meaning of the originator? Is this not somewhat one-sided? Can one make cover-all statements about a group, and yet not accept that there may be a possibility that an opposing view that could be correct?
Is that not a bit arrogant? You tell me. You are the one who is redefining atheism and telling atheists that they are "wrong" about what they do and don't believe.
Show me where RA or Buffy did the same to someone else.
That particular strawman is pathetically overused in here and frankly, I'm surprised that a moderator would think resurrecting it would excuse his lack of manners and respect when discussing this subject with two very patient and polite contributors to this forum.
Flamewars ensue because of entrenched beliefs, on both sides. It is not conducive to intellectual behavior to tell somewhat THEY are, and not be able to accept the notion they might be wrong.
Yes, you've certainly demonstrated what it takes to start a flamewar and keep it going.
You've repeatedly told atheists what THEY believe and dismissed their protests by telling them that they just don't know how to define their atheism.
Bravo, perfesser.
To wit: atheists do not believe in god; I can live with that, but that is a belief, not an absence of a belief, but a belief they came up with. This is reality, and there is no way to get around it.
What an arrogant and insulting thing to say to someone.
Tell me, Mr. Moderator, if an atheist were to say the same thing to a believer in this forum, would you delete their post?
This brings up my original point, everyone believes something.
Correct.
I believe that you have no intention of getting along with the atheists in this forum, since you've repeatedly insulted them and dismissed their arguments.
An attitude like that, is not conducive to intellectual behavior, sir.
Here are some links to reality, educate yourself:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheismhttp://atheism.about.com/od/definitionofatheism/http://www.religioustolerance.org/atheist.htmhttp://www.atheistsunited.org/wordsofwisdom/Stein/whatisath.html
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