The BBC ran a documentary series in 2005 called The Atheism Tapes, which among other things featured different species of atheism. These are the types they presented. Which would fit you and why?
• Humanism
• Secularism
• Rationalism
• Atheist Buddhism
• Humanistic Judaism
• Christian Atheism
• Postmodernism
• Unitarian Universalism
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/atheism/
2007-04-26 17:10:24 · 28 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Great question, and thanks for posting that link. I identify pretty strongly with the first three (Humanism, Secularism, and Rationalism), somewhat with Atheist Buddhism. I was never previously aware of Christian Atheism, and find it interesting. I reject Postmodernism, and Unitarian Universalism seems a bit too amorphous or new-age-ish for my tastes.
2007-04-26 17:35:53 · answer #1 · answered by Jim L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm "officially" an agnostic atheist (or strong agnostic, or weak atheist, depending on who's doing the defining) - I don't think we can possibly know if a god exists, but I do not believe it is likely that one does. I don't really like to label myself though, as I think it's ludicrous that there's a label for NOT being something. I'm also not a fireman or a doctor, and I'm a-Santa Clausist and a-unicornist.
I very much identify with Secular Humanism. There are also parts of rationalism that I agree with (most, I suppose). I only really know about postmodernism as an artistic and literary movement--but applying those principles to philosophy without reading much on it I think I can safely say I'm not postmodernist...do we need a label for that too?
2007-04-27 01:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by N 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Atheist Buddhism. I wish I'd seen the documentary. I don't much watch TV, but when CNN was replaying "After Jesus, the First Christians," I referred it to everyone. So insightful! I'm not here to bash anyone, I love to learn about history, & how religions evolved. I don't think I need to explain why Atheist Buddhism is my choice. So encouraging that someone actually knows Buddhism isn't a religion! Hey, wait a minute! What could Christian Atheism be?? Better check your link.
2007-04-26 17:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by Psychic Cat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Secular Humanist.
2007-04-26 17:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by S K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you've kindly asked and I practise Theravada Buddhism, my choice is Athiest Buddhism for you.
There is no "why" for me as labels are not necessary../smiles/..I prefer to act in accordance with Mindfulness and Compassion refuting any labels which, to Buddhists, would bind my consciousness to otherwise predetermined Wrong Vew and Unwise Action. I am especially retiscent to use the term Buddhist because this label limits other's Perceptions of the Path which all are free to enjoin.
Come along with me my friend, let's walk the Path together regardless of labels. What label do others prefer for you..?
Peace from a Buddhist.../smiles again/...
2007-04-26 22:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by Gaz 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm an Atheist Buddhist.
Why? I could almost cut and paste from the site you cited. I don't believe anything can save me except myself and that I need only to be saved from the suffering I'm doing now. I believe that suffering can be mitigated or removed by being a good person and seeing things clearly the way they are.
I don't necessarily disbelieve that a god or god(s) exist, I don't believe they do, either. I'm not agnostic in that I think the existence of a deity is irrelevant, nor can that question be answered; so, pragmatically speaking, they don't exist.
2007-04-26 17:17:44 · answer #6 · answered by Muffie 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm an Atheist. End of story.
Christian Atheism? That seems to be an oxymoron, those are still theists. I wouldn't call that Atheism at all.
2007-04-26 17:20:33 · answer #7 · answered by wildhearts83 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A 'weak' atheist is not a 'negative' atheist. A 'weak' atheist is the same thing as an 'agnostic-atheist'... one who DOES NOT 'believe' that god(s) DO 'exist'. A 'strong atheist' is one DOES 'believe' that god(s) DO NOT 'exist'. When one refers to an 'atheist', that is taken to mean 'weak atheist' (agnostic atheist). 'Strong atheists' make-up 20% (or less) of atheists.
2016-05-20 00:13:25 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I relate best to atheists so I answer questions to atheists, yet I am not atheist.
Technically, I'm more of an agnostic neo-pagan animist. If you want to know what exactly I mean by this, I will give you a link detailing my beliefs in a moment.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtTAtzWKgg4XaASD_R4VCwfty6IX?qid=20070329145116AAqZrJn
(Off the topic, what's with you and corn dogs with mustard? I admit they're delicious, but why use them as a weapon?)
2007-04-26 17:14:20 · answer #9 · answered by Kharm 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two for me: Rationalism and Unitarian Universalism. Although I don't always agree with other people's beliefs, I wouldn't deny them their right to believe whatever they want to believe.
2007-04-26 17:29:50 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋