I'm curious- this is something I've discussed with many people, as well as with myself, and I sometimes get drastically different answers. Tell me what you think atheism means and what it is to be an atheist. I want to hear both stereotypes you've heard and your honest opinion, even if they're the same. I'd love to have a great discussion with you guys about this. Next week I think I might do a similar subject (what does Christianity mean to you), so we can see another side of the issue.
For me personally, I view the word atheism as nothing more than the term I use to describe my lack of belief in a high power. There is no attached system of beliefs (hence atheism is not a religion). Rather, my belief system is entirely separate from my religious views, meaning I would have the same beliefs regardless of my views on the afterlife or creation. I don't even like calling myself an atheist because too often do people apply beliefs to those who bear that label, which I think is actually slightly insulting since it implies we are not able to objectively form our own beliefs.
What do you guys think?
-Moses
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