But then we see four of the most well known contemporary atheists claiming the pedantic description, which is still to be open to evidence. Dawkins, Harris, Hitchens, and Dennet all acknowledge Russel's Tea Pot. While not as aggressive, Sagan I would say was just as much as an atheist as these men. It seems Ann was referring to atheism as an absolute refusal rather than to be without a theology.
It's a pity that everyone seems unable to agree upon the definition of the word "atheist". The pedantic term is simply to be bereft of any subscribed theism. This makes agnostics an atheist. But again, we've changed the term agnostic to something it's not in the pedantic sense. Agnosticism acknowledges a deity, but leaves it as unknowable. Today, it's used by many to say they have not decided. Atheism is regarded as a decision, and agnosticism is regarded as being open to evidence.
But then we see four of the most well known contemporary atheists claiming the pedantic description, which is still to be open to evidence. Dawkins, Harris, Hitchens, and Dennet all acknowledge Russel's Tea Pot. While not as aggressive, Sagan I would say was just as much as an atheist as these men. It seems Ann was referring to atheism as an absolute refusal rather than to be without a theology.
evilyig 1 week ago
It's a pity that everyone seems unable to agree upon the definition of the word "atheist". The pedantic term is simply to be bereft of any subscribed theism. This makes agnostics an atheist. But again, we've changed the term agnostic to something it's not in the pedantic sense. Agnosticism acknowledges a deity, but leaves it as unknowable. Today, it's used by many to say they have not decided. Atheism is regarded as a decision, and agnosticism is regarded as being open to evidence.
evilyig 1 week ago