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  1. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    Yes, I too now disagree with the assertion that everyone is agnostic regarding theism. Theism refers to the claim that god/gods exist. If you include this claim in your world view, you are a theist, if not, you are an atheist. If you are gnostic then you make a claim of knowledge, if not then...
  2. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    This thread has changed my mind about everyone being agnostic though. I now would posit that one need only claim knowledge to be gnostic, rather than having to back a claim with evidence before being gnostic. Your only need for evidence is when trying to convince others that what you claim as...
  3. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    That's a new one for me. Another I just learned very recently is ignosticism: The idea that the question of the existence of God is meaningless, because the term "god" has no unambiguous definition. Ignosticism requires a good, non-controversial definition of god before arguing on its...
  4. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    Yes, that's the way it is meant. The older usage held by some of atheism referring only to a claim there is/are no god/gods has fallen by the wayside as atheists have become more vocal about the label imposed upon us by a theist majority regarding what we aren't. I have seen labels such as...
  5. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    A Catholic and an atheist walked into a bar in rural NE Florida...yeah, we might have some fancy footwork to do. :D
  6. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    I would agree wholeheartedly with that. Unfortunately, at least here in the U.S., it is a label those of us who do not accept theism must wear. I generally try to let people get to know me first, to see that I am not a baby-eating amoral monster, before springing this fact about myself on them...
  7. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    I think that is a very unfair implication. MC gets more vitriol here than anyone else, myself included, for the simple fact that he is a Catholic. I have yet to see him return the favor to anyone simply based on their denomination. Instead he weathers all the prejudices in a gentile manner. I...
  8. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    Theism makes a claim that you either accept or reject. If you accept it, you are a theist. If you reject it, you are an atheist. It's really that simple.
  9. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    Atheism means what the word intends by its very construction: a - without theism - the belief in the existence of god/gods There are two ways one can go about rejecting theism (being without theism, or atheist), either by dismissing it on lack of credible/compelling evidence as I do, or by...
  10. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    You sir, are the one with the ploys... The refusal to read my posts with any modicum of comprehension demonstrated in your replies to said posts. The steadfast refusal to accept that you are simply wrong about how atheism is defined in modern parlance. Purposely mangling the clear analogy I...
  11. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    Double post, and server so unresponsive I can't delete it.
  12. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    I does kind of strike me odd that I need to identify myself as something I'm not, rather than something I am. I reject many unsubstantiated claims, and fortunately I don't have to wear a label for all of those as well. :scratchchin:
  13. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    Calling me a Christian would be no more misguided than insisting all atheists make any claim regarding the existence of god/gods. Both are just simply wrong. I can only hope others can see the difference between rejecting a claim and claiming the opposite of a stated claim. To me the distinction...
  14. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    See, it just boils down to your lack of understand about what atheism actually is. You insist on making atheism in general to coincide only with strong atheism. My position is "I do not believe there is.are god/gods" not "I believe there is/are no god/gods" but then I have said that so many...
  15. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    Josiah, I have tried my best to explain my position to you, but you aren't hearing it for whatever reason. Point to a positive claim I have made regarding theism. Here is my position: I reject the claim of theism (based on lack of evidence), therefore I am an atheist. I have no knowledge...
  16. MarkFL

    whats the weather like where you live?

    Not bad today... Pressure 29.67 in Visibility 10.0 miles Clouds Clear Temperature 86.2 °F Heat Index 88 °F Dew Point 64 °F Humidity 46% Rainfall 0.00 in
  17. MarkFL

    A Gutsy Preacher

    I am atheist, because I don't accept the claim of theism, however I make no claim myself (I am an agnostic atheist). Only those making a claim have some burden of proof if they wish to convince others of some reason to share their belief. When you make a claim, you should expect to have some...
  18. MarkFL

    boys v girls - Part 5

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  19. MarkFL

    boys v girls - Part 5

    2 - :woot:
  20. MarkFL

    boys v girls - Part 5

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