An Atheist By Any Other Name . . .

My point in the other thread. You are trying to give new meaning to the word heathen. Where does this idea that heathen has no negative connotations come from? Why is it more palatable than atheist? Why do you think there is a more palatable term and why is it needed?It isn't the term the public at large has an issue with, it is that we do not believe in their sky fairies or what ever other supernatural god thing they believe in.

So we should exchange one word with negative connotations with another word with negative connotations.In the words of Billy Connolly
"Brilliant, just f'ing brilliant"

You seem to have taken my criticisms personally. That is your issue not mine. I have pointed out issues I have had with the concepts presented by the author and yourself. If you do not support the authors ideas quit defending them.

As the topic of this thread is about names for Atheists , why would I be discussing anything about the article but the use of Heathen for Atheist.
Other issues about the article were discussed on the other thread as is right. I think others did a very good job tearing it down in that thread.I am not sure I know what you expect people to do when they disagree with you and the arguments you bring to the forum. Do you want me to agree with you? Probably ain't going to happen on this issue.I agree the following should be for the other thread but as you posted it here I will answer here. Yes, but I think it is unnecessary and ultimate stupid and harmful. Yes, but I think he is doing a little revisionism and presenting a skewed reality of these terms. I find huge issues with his idea that these people "reclaimed" these terms. Sounds like some new age scholarship woo. Quit being insulting. It demeans any semblance of an argument you have.You can answer in the other thread, but I doubt you will have anything new to support the article which you misrepresented from the start.

What the hell is the difference? Telling them they are wrong means that you think their beliefs are delusional. Are you just hung up on the word delusional?Ok you are not delusional. You are just totally, utterly, 100% WRONG.Is that better?Have you ever looked up the definition for delusional?

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having false or unrealistic beliefs or opinions

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SourceHow is that different from "wrong"?Why are so many christians ok calling other people wrong, but get insulted if anyone even hints they might be just a little not correct in everything they believe.Christian persecution complex strikes again.Edited by Theodoric, : subtitle

So when you tell them you think they are wrong you don't believe their beliefs are false or against all facts??So what do you think about these beliefs you think are wrong? That they are correct and comport to facts? Then why would you think they are wrong. What you think has no bearing on reality does it.Edited by Theodoric, : remove extraneous ? mark

typical fundie response don't address the post. Post some quote from somebody that you claim is an authority and claim victory. What Anthony Flew has to say means nothing. It is his opinion nothing more. The way he was used by christians duting his doddering old age is disgusting and offensive.If you don't want to debate, don't waste our time.