"Atheism" is a meaningless term.

[Gambit]

Atheism is typically defined as the disbelief in the existence of God. However, many (if not most) atheists are inclined to argue that "God" is a meaningless term. If you are an atheist who has made such an argument, then I would argue that your "atheism" is meaningless because you apparently do not understand what exactly you are disbelieving.

 

[Skwim]

Atheism is typically defined as the disbelief in the existence of God. However, many (if not most) atheists are inclined to argue that "God" is a meaningless term. If you are an atheist who has made such an argument, then I would argue that your "atheism" is meaningless because you apparently do not understand what exactly you are disbelieving.

My, my, my. Game, set, match. Just love it when people answer their own questions. Saves us all the trouble of giving them any consideration. Good post Gambit.

 

[Father Heathen]

Even if a concept lacks a real world example, that doesn't mean that the concept itself is meaningless.

 

[Altfish]

However, many (if not most) atheists are inclined to argue that "God" is a meaningless term.

I've never heard an atheist say that?
Atheists have to have a reasonable understanding of what believers call 'god'.

I fear this is a straw man argument

 

[Marisa]

Atheism is typically defined as the disbelief in the existence of God. However, many (if not most) atheists are inclined to argue that "God" is a meaningless term. If you are an atheist who has made such an argument, then I would argue that your "atheism" is meaningless because you apparently do not understand what exactly you are disbelieving.

Well, now that we have that resolved . . . can you get to work on world peace?

 

[Revoltingest]

Even if a concept lacks a real world example, that doesn't mean that the concept itself is meaningless.

Tis like calling a post "unicorn barf"......not that I would though.

 

[dust1n]

Atheism is typically defined as the disbelief in the existence of God. However, many (if not most) atheists are inclined to argue that "God" is a meaningless term. If you are an atheist who has made such an argument, then I would argue that your "atheism" is meaningless because you apparently do not understand what exactly you are disbelieving.

A meaningless atheism for a meaningless God. Works for me.

 

[Gambit]

My, my, my. Game, set, match. Just love it when people answer their own questions. Saves us all the trouble of caring enough to give them any consideration. Good post Gambit.

I didn't ask any question.

 

[Gambit]

Even if a concept lacks a real world example, that doesn't mean that the concept itself is meaningless.

Nevertheless there are many people who have identified themselves as atheists and have argued that "God" is a meaningless concept.

 

[Gambit]

I've never heard an atheist say that?

I have. It's a common atheistic argument.

 

[LuisDantas]

Nevertheless there are many people who have identified themselves as atheists and have argued that "God" is a meaningless concept.

Do you have any trouble with people refusing to believe in meaningless concepts?

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

Atheism is typically defined as the disbelief in the existence of God. However, many (if not most) atheists are inclined to argue that "God" is a meaningless term. If you are an atheist who has made such an argument, then I would argue that your "atheism" is meaningless because you apparently do not understand what exactly you are disbelieving.

^ drivel ...

 

[Unveiled Artist]

Atheism is typically defined as the disbelief in the existence of God. However, many (if not most) atheists are inclined to argue that "God" is a meaningless term.

If you are an atheist who has made such an argument, then I would argue that your "atheism" is meaningless because you apparently do not understand what exactly you are disbelieving.

Some atheist dont know what they believing because they feel God is a meaningless word?

 

[Marisa]

I have. It's a common atheistic argument.

Know a lot of us, then, do you?

 

[Skwim]

I didn't ask any question.

So you weren't asking (by implication of posting in a debate forum) for anyone to respond to your OP. You just like to pose issues and then answer them; expecting no one to say anything.
Yeah, sure.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

Atheism is typically defined as the disbelief in the existence of God. However, many (if not most) atheists are inclined to argue that "God" is a meaningless term. If you are an atheist who has made such an argument, then I would argue that your "atheism" is meaningless because you apparently do not understand what exactly you are disbelieving.

No theism = atheism.

 

[psychoslice]

Those who believe in a god are meaningless also, there is no god, they cannot prove there is and never have proved there is, so how meaningless is that ?, I myself feel that what most call god is all there is, its the whole cosmos, or Consciousness, but I know I cannot prove that, and therefore I don't try to show my ignorance at doing so, I only share and talk about such things with like minded people, not forcing my belief onto others and egoistically thinking their wrong.

 

[Awkward Fingers]

Atheism is typically defined as the disbelief in the existence of God. However, many (if not most) atheists are inclined to argue that "God" is a meaningless term. If you are an atheist who has made such an argument, then I would argue that your "atheism" is meaningless because you apparently do not understand what exactly you are disbelieving.

Then what is your response to atheists that claim atheism is a lack of a god belief, or a refutation to accepting the claim "god exists"?

 

[Laika]

Atheism is typically defined as the disbelief in the existence of God. However, many (if not most) atheists are inclined to argue that "God" is a meaningless term. If you are an atheist who has made such an argument, then I would argue that your "atheism" is meaningless because you apparently do not understand what exactly you are disbelieving.

For the record Gambit, I think pretty much all of the New Atheists have disputed whether the word 'Atheist' is necessary, as you dont have 'aunicornists' or 'afairyists'. I would dispute it, as the central nature of god as first cause and prime mover means it is a significant debate in understanding the laws of nature and the laws of man. disbelief in god (weak atheism) has elements of agnosticism as it cannot be established as a 'fact', whereas strong atheists assert that they know there is no god. Personally, I'd be tempted to use atheism to describe only the latter.

 

[Willamena]

Atheism is typically defined as the disbelief in the existence of God. However, many (if not most) atheists are inclined to argue that "God" is a meaningless term. If you are an atheist who has made such an argument, then I would argue that your "atheism" is meaningless because you apparently do not understand what exactly you are disbelieving.

That's an argument I've tried to make in the past. It was defeated by people convincing me that they knew precise what it was that they were disbelieving. But, yes, if "God" is meaningless, atheism is too--hence the term ignostic.