I would argue in return that if your version of Atheism is "I don't believe in any of those deities -- if I see one I'll believe in it" doesn't include an active disbelief in any deity or intelligent and motive force behind the universe, you're not an atheist. You're an agnostic. Albeit one of firm opinion on some subjects.
Atheism, on the other hand, is an active belief -- and yes, you can render 'a belief against' as 'a disbelief in' just as easily. Atheism is stating, clearly and unequivocally, that there is no God of any kind. That's what it is.
The cardinal difference between an Atheist and an Agnostic is the difference between "God doesn't exist" and "Hey, I never met him, and I'm not taking your word for it." One is a statement of belief, the other is a statement of lack of belief.
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Date: 2007-12-03 05:27 pm (UTC)Atheism, on the other hand, is an active belief -- and yes, you can render 'a belief against' as 'a disbelief in' just as easily. Atheism is stating, clearly and unequivocally, that there is no God of any kind. That's what it is.
The cardinal difference between an Atheist and an Agnostic is the difference between "God doesn't exist" and "Hey, I never met him, and I'm not taking your word for it." One is a statement of belief, the other is a statement of lack of belief.