We both know thatI only have enough time on this world to deal with actual definitions, not made up ones.I didn't mean to keep an open mind about gods but to keep an open mind regarding differences in how people define the word "atheism."To be clear, keeping an open mind would mean fearing the repercussions of many many gods, not just the one you are familiar with. And not of gods too, and embracing Buddhism and the like.Again, you're thinking in terms of absolutes and in particular that word definitions are absolutes. Contrary to what you assert here, words do work that way which is to say you can use words--including definitions--any way you choose. For example, your definition for "atheism" disagrees with what The Oxford English Dictionary says the word means:
Who's right? Who's wrong? Who knows? I just keep an open mind.atheism, n.
Disbelief in, or denial of, the existence of a God. Also, Disregard of duty to God, godlessness (practical atheism).
- all definitions are made up, and
- I didn't make up any definitions.
I don't insult you, and I'd like the same respect in return. Let's stick with the issues please.I don't think you understand what dogma is.I'm seeing a lot of dogmatism on this thread regarding the meaning of atheism.
What you posted is an ad hominem fallacy. Even if I was a theist, theists can be right.It'd be an observation, not as much an issue. Though it would reduce your contribution regarding atheism and doubt if you were just a theist with doubt.Why is that an issue?Which really betrays you allegedly being open-minded, ie, you are just a theist pretending to be open-minded.
Please cite what I've said using direct quotations, and then we can see if what you're saying about my posts is true.That'd be impossible as you've wandered all over the place with your claims in this thread, from acute claims to broad brushed ones, to even contradictory ones.I could be the most narrow-minded religious fanatic ever and still be right about everything I've posted on this thread.
Let me conclude this post by saying that I will no longer identify as an "atheist." I'm ashamed of atheism as it is practiced and from now on I will distance myself from it. That doesn't mean I will worship any Gods or stop arguing against their existence. It just means that I won't lie doing it.