We are all atheists

[I Think]

You may be defining atheist in a way that differs from the dictionary.

In order to classify someone as an X or as a Y, you need to define what an X is in reference to, and for the purposes of your argument.

Eg., for the purposes of this discussion I will define a "highway" as a road having 2 or more lanes in each direction etc.

[Mr Danksworth]

Is there any such thing as an Atheist?

Yes there is, I am one of them. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one.

[JonyDarko]

I am also an Atheist. I do not believe in gods, or any other thing that is super natural.

As for the definition of Atheist. It just refers to someone who does not believe in a god or gods. The "We are all atheists" statement is probably referring to monotheistic religions, Its like saying "your one god away from being an atheist".

[oldhippy]

Just because I have not experienced something does not mean that someone else has not.

Just because I have not seen it does not mean that it does not exist.

[I Think]

So Hippy, do you think there is a god with a beard, who knows and cares about every least thing about you and all the other people and worms, as well as each grain of sand, and each star in the universe?
If you do, better pass the doobie so we can all get that stoned.

[Mr Danksworth]

What if God Disappeared?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkCuc34hvD4&a=a

[Mr. Personality]

So Hippy, do you think there is a god with a beard, who knows and cares about every least thing about you and all the other people and worms, as well as each grain of sand, and each star in the universe?
If you do, better pass the doobie so we can all get that stoned.

Why does he have to have a beard? Because some drawings say so?

Not everyone who believes in God believes in an angry old man in the sky.

[Mr Danksworth]

So you don't believe in the bearded one. That makes one god you don't believe in.

[steven lloyd]

So you don't believe in the bearded one. That makes one god you don't believe in.

And makes it clear how challenging and complex some ideas might seem for you.

Pah. It's just fear.

[I Think]

Steven, you're right, it is just fear of dying that makes people suspend clear thinking and become Christians.
I have already decided to track Soulra down in the afterlife and make his afterlife hell.

[Mr Danksworth]

So you don't believe in the bearded one. That makes one god you don't believe in.

And makes it clear how challenging and complex some ideas might seem for you.

Pah. It's just fear.

Stevie! Where have you been? It's been a while since you've thrown the fear card around. But we have done this one before haven't we? I have nothing to fear from your imaginary friend(s). Got it? Good.

[JonyDarko]

So non believers are afraid of something?

[I Think]

I am sure that non believers are afraid of something, but the original idea started by Steven, is that Christians are Christians because they are afraid of dying.

[Mr Danksworth]

Then superstitions are created to mitigate that fear. Nothing like the promise of eternal life to keep the fear of death at bay.

[Mr. Personality]

So you don't believe in the bearded one. That makes one god you don't believe in.

Butat doesn't make me an atheist.