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We are considering creating a sub-forum for atheism/agnosticism. However, before we do so, we want to gauge the interest level. We do not want this proposed sub-forum to become just a debate forum. Therefore, if you fit either definition and you want this sub-forum to be added, please vote. This poll will be open for three days.
I'm an atheist/existentialist, however, my thoughts on this forum is that the entirety of the discussion will be from neighboring Christians asking the typical, "How can anyone be an atheist? It takes the same amount of faith that you're arguing against."
Most non-Atheists simply do not understand that an atheist and an agnostic is often times one in the same, and that while SOME atheists make certain declarations, many others do not.
Ahh, see, already annoyed lol -- Okay, otherwise, it's a good idea but I worry that it will simply be similar to the above.
The only thing that, by definition, constitutes an Atheist is a disbelief in God(s). So, my main objection is that there is no doctrinal format to make the forum as lively as the Christian one or the main Religion forum.
As far as I can tell, all if not most of the Atheists on this forum all agree on things. If we disagree about politics it is not because of our Atheistic stance but a matter of personal philosophy and is hashed out on the political forum. If we disagree about a scientific or technological venture we discuss it on that particular forum.
So, is having an Atheist board particularly necessary? I'm sure we'll have threads about why we became atheists and things of that nature but part of what makes this forum great is the debate in all of it. I just don't see us Atheists debating amongst ourselves that much... Take a look around. We all pretty much get along.
That being said, perhaps opening an Atheist forum will be a good thing. Maybe it'll show that all of the debate, all of the bickering, all of the fighting, and all of the animosity is a result of religion...
I'm not yet convinced that we need an Atheist forum/sub-forum so I am not yet going to vote. I am open to listening as to why we should get one but I am not yet convinced. That being said, if one does open up than I will most certainly post on there if the topics are of interest. I hope I'm wrong, in a way. Hopefully we'll have some wonderful topics. But, as we all know:
Atheism is as much a religion as not collecting stamps is a hobby. - Richard Dawkins
Anyway, one way or the other, I continue looking forward to posting alongside all of you and I rest assured knowing that you won't look at me one way or the other simply because I am not yet voting. I'm anticipating the results of this. It's going to be interesting to say the least.
I find it interesting that there's a christian sub-forum yet numerous specifically christian threads in the regular R&P forum.
I don't see how that same phenomenon won't occur if a new sub-forum is created. It would be nice if there were just one thread For Atheists Only similar to the Gay thread.
My only real concern is the evangelism that goes on in the atheist threads. I'd be happy if there were just some respect of our point of view in the regular forum.
I guess I'm on the fence.
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