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People keep saying I'm an atheist because i don't believe in god. Am I?

Answer 1

Friend - By definition, you are an atheist. GBYou

Answer 2

A “lack of belief” definition is a bad definition for many reasons. It is not commonly used. It is not defined that way in any reputable dictionary. It is too broad because most agnostics and babies don’t consider themselves atheists. And it makes no sense for an “-ism” to be a based on a lack of belief.

These atheists are usually motivated to redefine the word “atheist” because they want to enlarge the definition of “atheist” to include as many people as possible, or because they perceive it to be an advantage in debates with theists. Unfortunately, some of these people have used lies and distortions to support their opinions, and some have made extremely ignorant and grossly incorrect statements that may reflect badly on all atheists.

But first I will try to illustrate the problem by using three groups of people:

Group A believes that gods do not exist (atheists).

Group B neither believes that at least one god exists nor do they believe that gods do not exist. This would include agnostics, babies, and the undecided.

Group C believes that at least one god exists (theists).

It is generally agreed that the people in group A are atheists and the people in group C are not. The main point of disagreement is whether the people in group B are considered atheists or not. The people who want a “lack of belief” definition would define group B as atheists while most people, and all reputable dictionaries, do not. Many of the people who are pushing a “lack of belief” definition call group A “strong atheists” and call group B “weak atheists.

One of the main problems of a “lack of belief” definition is that it is too broad. If someone told you they were an atheist, you would still not know if they were agnostic, undecided, believed that gods don’t exist, or never thought about it. This makes the word nearly useless.

Another problem with a “lack of belief” definition is that it is not accepted by the vast majority of people. I personally don’t know anyone who considers babies atheists because they lack belief in gods. I also don’t know of any people who are agnostic or undecided about the existence of God who call themselves atheists.

The lack of public acceptance for a “lack of belief” definition of “atheism” is reflected in the fact that no reputable dictionary has a “lack of belief” definition for either “atheism” or “atheist”. However, this has not kept a few morons from incorrectly claiming that various dictionary definitions have a “lack of belief”

Answer 3

If you don't believe there is a god, then yes. But there's nothing wrong with atheism. Don't let anybody tell you there is. Its just one way of looking at the universe rationaly.

If you're not sure if there's a god (because you believe there's not enough evidence to prove the existence or lack of existence of a god), then you'd be agnostic.

Answer 4

No, no, no, and one more NO! How could you be consider an atheist just because you don't believe in God? This is a small detail that should not label you as an atheist. Happy atheism to you my friend.

Answer 5

Atheism is the disbelief[1] in the existence of a god and other deities.[2] It is commonly defined as the positive denial of theism (ie. the assertion that deities do not exist),[3] or the deliberate rejection of theism (i.e., the refusal to believe in the existence of deities).[4] However, others—including most atheistic philosophers and groups—define atheism as the simple absence of belief in deities[5][6][7] (cf. nontheism), thereby designating many agnostics, and people who have never heard of gods, such as the unchurched or newborn children, as atheists as well.[8][9] In recent years, some atheists have adopted the terms strong and weak atheism to clarify whether they consider their stance one of positive belief no gods exist, or of negative unbelief.[10]

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Answer 6

I believe that there is no such thing as atheist. I am a Christain. But and atheist from the dictionary says *quote "One who disbelieves or denies the existance of a God" Just because you don't believe in my God( the only God that will save you in the end)that doesnt make you an atheist. But, if you don't believe in any God, the your aswner is... yes.

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Answer 7

That's the general meaning of an atheist, someone who doesn't believe in God. Cute hat, I guess you DO believe in Santa.

Answer 8

An atheist firmly believes there is definitely no God, an Agnostic thinks it is impossible to know if there is or isn't a God.....not sure which you would be!

Answer 9

You are if you do not believe in any type of deity or god or spirit or angel or the supernatural. If you believe in any of these then you're probably not an atheist, you're probably just confused like most of the world.

Answer 10

If you don't believe there is a God you are.

If you believe that it is impossible to tell if there is a God you are an agnostic.

If you believe there is a God who created the Universe but no one has any actual knowledge of him, you are a Deist.

Hope that helps you.

Answer 11

Atheist means you dont believe in any gods...not only jesus. So if thats true...then yes you are an atheist.