Post #394 by PinotPete on the Atheist Shrewds board

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“In fact, "atheism" is a term that should not even exist. No one ever needs to identify himself as a "non-astrologer" or a "non-alchemist." We do not have words for people who doubt that Elvis is still alive or that aliens have traversed the galaxy only to molest ranchers and their cattle. Atheism is nothing more than the noises reasonable people make in the presence of unjustified religious beliefs.” - Sam Harris

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In fact, "atheism" is a term that should not even exist. No one ever needs to identify himself as a "non-astrologer" or a "non-alchemist.

Yes, but how better for Believers to denigrate, ostracize, and rationalize violence toward people it deems an enemy than to label them?

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I don't get it.

I'm atheist, right?

I do not have theistic beliefs.

My philosophy does not include any theism.

How does a-theism not describe my a-theist philosophy?

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How does a-theism not describe my a-theist philosophy?

It does, to a theist centered world. :)

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