You must be a logged in subscriber to view this content. Not a subscriber? Sign up today!
With atheism on the rise worldwide, it’s no wonder non-believers are in the spotlight more frequently. More attention has brought with it a new and unanticipated struggle: The struggle to correctly define who atheists are, and what we believe.
Topics:
Culture,
Social Issues
Beliefs:
Freethought (Atheist, Humanist, Agnostic)
Tags:
atheist, atheist and agnostic, define atheist, what is an atheist
You must acquire rights to repost our content. Log in now for permission to download and reprint or repost this article.
According to the Religion Stylebook an atheist is, "A person who does not believe in God or other supernatural forces. Some people make a distinction between “weak atheism” (the idea that evidence doesn’t support a belief in God) and “strong atheism” (being convinced that God does not exist)."
It's a definition that invites questions.
More
|
Comments (0)
What would an “atheist Lent” look like? A group of young nonbelievers are finding out, observing the Christian practice minus its religious context.
They have given up alcohol, animal products, and various Internet and cellphone interactions.
More
|
Comments (0)
Writer Jim Downard responds to the first question from our "Ask An Atheist" feature. A reader asks, "What's the difference between an atheist and a new atheist?"
More
|
Comments (2)
How do you feel about billboards constructed by atheists that openly attack faith? I'm in support of any message that encourages people to explore beliefs — or unbeliefs, as the case may be — but not at the sake of attacking what others practice. What are your thoughts?
More
|
Comments (11)
What forms or methods of personal growth and living into your values work for you? I believe we all seek inner peace, but sometimes the only language I know to express my growth is hard for atheists to understand because of differences of understanding those words.
More
|
Comments (0)
May 15, 2013
May 13, 2013
May 19, 2013
Jan 17, 2013
Aug 28, 2012
Thanks Martin! I appreciate the kudos. I guess twisted minds work alike.
Paul- Thanks for taking the time to read the post and especially for your comment! I certainly agree...
Fabulous article, thank you Bruce! Major points for working Douglas Adams in.
Well, I’m flattered you think so, but frankly that was all “off the cuff” as it were. I just hate t...
Ok, so… The reason Ehrman’s reason fails is because he’s using reason? Isn’t this a bit li...
You also can sign in with Facebook or Twitter if you've connected your account to them.