Originally posted by rwingett
Strong atheism is a minority subset of atheism. An atheist could be a strong atheist or a weak atheist. The fact that some muddleheaded atheists will define themselves as strong atheists does not mean atheism is synonymous with strong atheism. Quite the opposite. As a vast majority of knowledgable atheists would define themselves as weak atheists, that defi ...[text shortened]... an atheist, it should be assumed they're a weak atheist unless specifically stated otherwise.

Originally posted by vistesd
Well, we have in the past seen debates on here about who is (and what defines) a “True Christian” (TM)—often to the confusion of non-Christians. So I suppose a debate over who is (and what defines) a “True Atheist” (TM) is overdue.

Since I think rwingett’s definition of an atheist is the most appropriate (as well as the majority) one, I suggest that we r ...[text shortened]... dox Churches who recognize the first seven Ecumenical Councils, and only those seven councils...

Originally posted by lucifershammer
I would think that the term "anti-theist" would be inappropriate because that would have to imply something like "against God" (e.g. a real Satan-worshipper, for instance).

Also, the word '[Eastern] Orthodox' (as a proper noun or referent) already refers to what you want, so there's no need to limit the adjective "orthodox" (which has a broader scope, including in non-religious domains).

Originally posted by vistesd
(Takes one last look at the romper-room before leaving, and just can’t resist&mdash😉

[b]I would think that the term "anti-theist" would be inappropriate because that would have to imply something like "against God" (e.g. a real Satan-worshipper, for instance).

Why should such erroneous inference render the term “inappropriate?”

Also, the word '[E ...[text shortened]... Hurries through the door with a slam, so as not to be tempted by any more responses...)[/b]

Originally posted by Nordlys
In your opinion / using your set of definitions, what's the difference between (weak) atheism and agnosticism?

Originally posted by vistesd
(Takes one last look at the romper-room before leaving, and just can’t resist&mdash😉

[b]I would think that the term "anti-theist" would be inappropriate because that would have to imply something like "against God" (e.g. a real Satan-worshipper, for instance).

Why should such erroneous inference render the term “inappropriate?”

Also, the word '[E ...[text shortened]... Hurries through the door with a slam, so as not to be tempted by any more responses...)

For me, an anti-theist is simply an atheist that does not respect the freedom of religious choice.

Originally posted by googlefudge
A satan worshiper is a theist, they believe in religion, just because it doesn't have 'god' as the head doesn't stop it being theocratic (don't know if thats a word but it should be).
Anti-theism and athiesm are seperate, thus automaticaly labeling someone who is an athiest an antitheist would be wrong.

Originally posted by telerion
You two? Praise THE LORD!

Originally posted by Palynka
For me, an anti-theist is simply an atheist that does not respect the freedom of religious choice.

Originally posted by lucifershammer
I might not have been clear in what I said about Satan worshippers. Let me try again.

If one takes the classical Judeo-Christian notions of God and Satan then, by Satan-worshipper, I mean someone who acknowledges God as creator, all-good, all-powerful etc. but nevertheless chooses to worship Satan. Would you say that the term "anti-theist" is inappropriate for such a person?

Originally posted by googlefudge
What if it shouldn't be respected? (In hypothetical 'devils advocate' mode here)

What if religion could be shown to be damaging to society?
If a person’s choice of religion has an adverse effect on someone then they are entitled to object, their freedom not to be unduly effected by someone else overrides their 'right' to follow the religion that is ...[text shortened]... d an adverse effect, should in that case those religions, and hence theocracy, be respected

good, we are useing the same definition of anti-theism

Originally posted by rwingett
Some do, but atheism itself entails no such supposed belief. Atheism, properly speaking, is a lack of belief.

Originally posted by googlefudge
Yes because everyone and everything should pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed, and numbered! and put in the apropriate pigeon hole.