I find it odd that when filling out a form that asked me what my religion is one of the choices is Atheist.

What now? That is the that opposite of religion.

  • spaceghoti@lemmy.one
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    19 hours ago

    You’re using the modified definition of “agnostic” that believers favor. We have no reason to accept that.

    “Agnostic” literally means “I don’t know.” “Atheist” means “I don’t believe.” I don’t know that gods are real, and I have no reason to believe they do.

    No faith required.

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      9 hours ago

      The moment you use believe you are in faith territory. Agnostics simply say that having no proof either way, we choose not to believe.

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        8 hours ago

        Right. I don’t believe is my position as an atheist. I don’t know is why.

        How is this so difficult for you?