False.
In the first statement, one is expressing a position on a claim that someone else is making. It's upto that person to define the terms they are using.
Several options:
- either they fail to properly define the terms, in which case not accepting the claim as true (aka "not believing it") is a rational position
- they define the term and fail to meet their burden of proof, in which case not accepting the claim as true (aka "not believing it") is a rational position
The first statement reflects my position. It's what defines my atheism.
The first statement is not an expression of a belief. It is the opposite.
"not believing" something, is not a belief.
Just like "not playing soccer", is not a sport.
Again, it's upto the person making the claim to define the terms used.
Do you believe
gooblydockbloblo exists?
Regardless of your answer, who's job is it to define
gooblydockbloblo ?
Mine, or yours?
Says the person who's been arguing a strawman all this time.