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get to be pretty annoying.

That's why I go with "non-theist", but I'm sure someone would disagree with that as well.

I avoid the phrase "atheist" because far too many otherwise reasonable people have completely unreasonable and ridiculous notions about what that means.

by Tom Hanc on 12/22/2008 10:08:52 PM EST

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non-theist (none / 0)
The Secular Coalition of America uses non-theist as a catchall because I believe it was determined that it wasn't so repellent to the general public. It makes sense for them, they're an advocacy group. I use "atheist" because I don't want to appear like I'm running from the term and I stand in solidarity with those that dare to use it.

by mr science on 12/22/2008 10:30:16 PM EST

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Atheist and agnostic are two different things. | 57 comments (57 topical, 0 hidden)