Is there such thing as "Fundamentalist Atheism"?

Question

Fundamentalism -noun: strict adherence to any set of basic ideas or principles.

Fundamentalist -noun: a supporter of fundamentalism.

And if such a person were to identify themselves as that, would that invite them to be labeled as "militant", as the fundalmentalist Christian sometimes is?

And if such a strict adherence existed, would that not implicate a closed mind, and an inability to adequately survey the progression of science if it should present evidence, data, and testable models, that are contrary to their basic ideas or principles?

Answer 1

I would have to say yes, by the way the atheist answer questions posted here by Christians they sound like they are fundamentalist in their beliefs

Answer 2

Do militant, funamentalist atheists exist? Yes, they do, although their actions in life are not so dire as the extremists of theism. The most one may expect a militant, or fundamentalist atheist to do is post derogatory, inflammatory commentary on Internet forums, or give a brusque, unfriendly "not interested" response to questions and invitations posed by members of religious sects. Frankly, I've never heard stories in the news regarding some atheist nutcase wielding a gun in a church, mosque, or synagogue demanding that all assembled there abandon their religion in favor of atheism. However, there are numerous and daily reports of theists of various flavors doing comparable things to those who follow other systems of belief.

Closed-mindedness is a regrettable thing, but so is the unfounded abandonment of logic and reason. The real trouble stems from whatever actions are taken as a result of closed-mindedness, and all the most extreme of what we atheists do consists of an impolitely turned back. Can the theist portion of the population claim the same?

Answer 3

Fundamentalist consistent with se has no helpful/destructive connotation. this is what one is fundamentalist approximately that proves what an fool they're. A Christian fundamentalist is one that believes that the bible might desire to be taken actually. because of the fact the claims interior the bible blatantly contradict empirically-shown purpose actuality, blatantly contradict different biblical claims, and blatantly violate ethical regulations that are justified by undeniable human compassion, others will choose you because of the fact the fool and immoral monster which you're. you have been brainwashed and all of us comprehend it. Deal wit' it. Edit: Gorgeoustx merits the ten factors. provide that guy or woman the terrific answer prize.

Answer 4

Belief in the nonexistence of God is just as much of a belief as the belief in the existence of God, because science will never solve the question either way. The atheist may claim that he is on firmer logical ground, and try to invent rules regarding the "burden of proof", but the theist could do the same thing. The atheist and the theist can both come up with logical arguments, but neither can settle it. So either position requires faith.

In answer to your question, yes, I think that idiots who get offended at the pledge of allegiance or at public statues with crosses could be considered militant atheists. The next thing you know, the ACLU will be filing a lawsuit against the US mint for putting the inscription "IN GOD WE TRUST" on coins.

Answer 5

I am more than willing to change my mind. However, hearing the same thing over and over, the same bible quotes, the same non-evidence, will not make me change my mind. Show me something compelling, something irrefutable, and I will drop my old view of the universe in a heartbeat.

Until then, I do stand firm in what I believe to be true, and what I do not believe to be true. I see no benefit in being wishy-washy. If that gets me the label of fundamentalist, or militant, so be it :)

Answer 6

Yes.

A Fundamentalist anything is usually super-strict and close-minded. Your definition of the term looks correct.

However, the adjective "militant" refers to someone who is aggressively parading their convictions around town. So to speak.

I suppose someone could be a "fundamentalist xyz" and not worry about invading the space of others. Instead, they would just do "their own thing" in a really rigid way, and just not worry about others. (I do not see being a fundamentalist a bad thing until said person takes the unnecessary extra step and becomes "militant.")

ex./ fundamentalist: Someone who shuns fur clothing.
ex./ militant: Crazy animal lovers who throw red paint onto people who wear fur.

Answer 7

Atheism is not a 'set of basic ideas or principles'. It's the absence of a single principle, belief in god. And you can't strictly adhere to not believing in gods, either you believe or you don't.

Answer 8

Atheism isn't a set of ideas or principles. Neither is it a philosophy or belief system. It is not dogmatic nor does it require obedience to any person or thing.

Answer 9

No, I don't think so, cuz:

- atheists are not an organized religion, so they have no particular agenda,
- they don't care if others "become" atheists, (they just hate having other's religions crammed down their throat)
- they have no doctrine to preach to others,
- it's difficult to "fiercely believe in atheism." You just DON"T believe in gods, it's that simple.

If you applied your question to any religion though, all your "ifs" are very possible.
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Answer 10

No. There is no equivalent of the bible in atheism. Atheists are freethinkers and make up their own minds about things..