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== Definition of Atheism ==

== Definition of Atheism ==

The article reads, "Atheism is the denial of existence of God." However, this is inadequate for two reasons. First, even if we maintain the word 'denial', atheism is the denial of existence of ''all'' gods, not just the Judeo-Christian one, ''and'' all supernatural events. Second, a person can be an atheist if they merely lack belief in any god; this is called weak atheism and is very similar to agnosticism, but does not actively deny the existence of any deities or the supernatural. (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheism) Thus, I suggest a revision of the definition to: "Atheism is the denial of or lack of belief in the existence of any god or the supernatural." If I receive no response in 3 days, I shall change it. [[User:GVolkov|GVolkov]] 10:26, 11 May 2013 (EDT)

The article reads, "Atheism is the denial of existence of God." However, this is inadequate for two reasons. First, even if we maintain the word 'denial', atheism is the denial of existence of ''all'' gods, not just the Judeo-Christian one, ''and'' all supernatural events. Second, a person can be an atheist if they merely lack belief in any god; this is called weak atheism and is very similar to agnosticism, but does not actively deny the existence of any deities or the supernatural. (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheism) Thus, I suggest a revision of the definition to: "Atheism is the denial of or lack of belief in the existence of any god or the supernatural." If I receive no response in 3 days, I shall change it. [[User:GVolkov|GVolkov]] 10:26, 11 May 2013 (EDT)

:That's the exact same thing I said above. By this definition, Hindus, Wiccans, and just plain non-Christian theists are atheists. But the people here are pretty insistent that atheism is the assertion that no gods exist, so you won't get very far on that discussion unfortunately. But yes, you are correct that the definition stated on the page is flawed. [[User:KatieKomori|KatieKomori]] 11:46, 11 May 2013 (EDT)

:That's the exact same thing I said above. By this definition, Hindus, Wiccans, and just plain non-Christian theists are atheists. But the people here are pretty insistent that atheism is the assertion that no gods exist, so you won't get very far on that discussion unfortunately. The reference you gave runs counter to their favorite definition, so chances are they'll reject it. But yes, you are correct that the definition stated on the page is flawed. [[User:KatieKomori|KatieKomori]] 11:46, 11 May 2013 (EDT)