Is anyone else tired

[darkstar3]

of being told that atheism means exactly what a religious person wants it to mean, and that it can't possibly be the simple definition we here seem to have agreed upon? I seem to recall that there was a link posted by the illustrious BMUS which showed a list of religiously intolerant behaviors, and constantly redefining someone else's position in order to pigeonhole it was on that list. Now I can't find the link...

(If anyone has it, that'd be great...)

[laconicsax]

1. I never saw that link, but I do recall BMUS saying so at one point.

BTW: Yes, it's tiring.

What happened to BMUS? I feel like I should know what happened, but for the life of me, I can't remember.

edit: Strong Atheist and Cosmik Debris too. What happened to them?

[darkstar3]

2. I haven't heard a thing, and it's been quite a while since BMUS has graced the board.

I miss the Cthulu Kitty, and the wit that often preceded it as well.

[laconicsax]

3. I was editing when you posted this.

Do you know what happened to Strong Atheist and Cosmik Debris?

I've been reading old threads to try and find that link.

[darkstar3]

4. I wish I knew. I remember enjoying Cosmik's posts.

Sadly, I know no DU'ers in real life, and my participation patterns are sporadic enough that I miss out on a lot of personal stories.

[trotsky]

14. cosmik gave up and left DU.

He had had enough of the religious idiocy and bigotry.

[ZombieHorde]

5. Yes.

Atheism =/= skepticism

Atheism =/= anti-theism

Atheism =/= science

Atheism =/= assertion about the nature of the universe

[laconicsax]

6. So what you're saying is that atheism is all of those and whatever straw man I want.

Sorry, couldn't help myself.

[ZombieHorde]

7. Apparently, atheism is whatever theists want it to be. nt

[darkstar3]

8. Even when presented with clear logic that shows otherwise.

[laconicsax]

9. It's overt bigotry for the majority to refuse to let a minority define themselves.

Oh well.

[laconicsax]

13. I suppose atheists aren't a true minority though.

I admit, I put sugar on my porridge.

[Goblinmonger]

10. Those following in R/T tonight know what I'm tired of.

I've been a bad boy (and, yes, I know he-who-shall-not-be-named is reading this) tonight. Felt good though.

[darkstar3]

11. Eh, you weren't alone.

I think a little clearing of the air was necessary. :)

When is Festivus again?

[Goblinmonger]

12. I enjoyed the

tag-team cage match.

I'm looking forward to the feats of strength.

[Kerrytravelers]

15. Yes. You have no idea how tired I am of not letting a theist define me.

It's a constant battle and one that I find insulting. Everything is about them. And if it isn't, it should be! :eyes:

[Deep13]

16. You're just angry at God.

Tsk. Tsk. :hide:

:sarcasm:

[NMMNG]

17. Yes

I'm tired as hell of being told what I believe, correcting the false information, then having the person come right back at me essentially tell me I don't have the right to define myself. :banghead: