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Bible Humper · 08-20-2003, 05:48 PM

Ugh, why would you ever say that you are an atheist?

Most people DON'T think that atheist and "I don't believe in God" are synonyms. Just look at how many Xians HERE, where the theists tend to be much better informed than most, have big troubles wrapping themselves around the fact that atheism just means no belief in a deity rather than a rival religion!

Just say that you don't believe in God, it is MUCH simpler.

Kintaro · 08-21-2003, 07:53 AM

There should be an emergency guide to say these things in different languages. But now that I know in spanish, more vocabulary for the mind :P

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08-20-2003, 05:48 PM	#11
Bible Humper Veteran Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,125	Ugh, why would you ever say that you are an atheist? Most people DON'T think that atheist and "I don't believe in God" are synonyms. Just look at how many Xians HERE, where the theists tend to be much better informed than most, have big troubles wrapping themselves around the fact that atheism just means no belief in a deity rather than a rival religion! Just say that you don't believe in God, it is MUCH simpler.

08-21-2003, 07:53 AM	#12
Kintaro Regular Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 247	There should be an emergency guide to say these things in different languages. But now that I know in spanish, more vocabulary for the mind :P

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