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Atheist fanatic girl.

There is no basis in reason for atheists beliefs. Atheist critique of religion is based more in anti-religious passion than in serene reflection.

Atheism as an intimate belief in the non existence of God is respectable, but most of the atheists that express pride of calling themselves with that term don’t stay there, but proceed to a systematic effort of defamation of religion worthy of better cause.

More important than our metaphysical beliefs is to relate to each other and develop together as human beings. We can find fanaticism in all kind of religious and philosophical positions, even on the atheist side. This is what urges to fight to. I make a critique of atheism because I feel that so many energies are directed in the wrong direction. Given the irrational denunciations of atheists, it is necessary to find a balance.

Most critiques directed to atheism begin with religious and confessional positions that atheists reject immediately. My critique of atheism is not of that kind, but begins with presuppositions that can be accepted by both parts of the debate.

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Troy Camplin said…
I agree. Most atheists are actually anti-theists. I've even met people who claim to be atheists, then go on to say why they're mad at God. I'd say if you're mad at God, you can't really call yourself an atheist. Atheism is a faith belief too, which is perhaps why they become fundamentalists and even fanatics as well. A truly intellectual nonbeliever would have to admit to being an agnostic -- to not knowing, and not being able to know, if God or gods exist(s).
November 29, 2007 at 1:52 PM
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