So I've been thinking about strong and weak atheism a little lately. First, I'll summarize where my head is at currently;
1) All atheists are actually weak atheists (although I'd prefer agnostic atheist)
2) Strong atheism involves claiming the ability to disprove God
3) Strong atheism is a theoretical position only, not one held by actual people
4) Some self-describe as strong atheists, but that is due to either a different definition of strong atheism than the one I run with, limitation of God-concepts, or other differences. (or self delusion)
I'd love the chance to pick some strong atheists brains, but since I figured they weren't real people, this seemed difficult. Enter LuisDantes, who has kindly offered to answer some questions, or discuss this. Any other strong atheists are more than welcome. One thing I'd ask, please no discussions on whether strong or weak atheism even exists as a concept (at least for now). There is value in that discussion, but it will derail this thread too quickly, I think.
Have to say, I'm ruling out the self-delusion angle, Luis...I am guessing we're going to find a slight difference in where we draw the line between weak atheism and strong atheism in some way.
So, first off, a couple of questions;
1) What is it in your beliefs that makes you a 'strong' atheist, rather than a 'weak' atheist.
2) Do you refer to yourself as 'strong' atheist, or is there another term you use (Gnostic Atheist, positive atheist...I dunno...)
3) Are there any authors/presenters/Kardashian sisters who present similar thoughts and beliefs to yours (so I can do some extra reading)
Oh, and thanks for doing this...helps me round out some things I've been thinking of late.
1) All atheists are actually weak atheists (although I'd prefer agnostic atheist)
2) Strong atheism involves claiming the ability to disprove God
3) Strong atheism is a theoretical position only, not one held by actual people
4) Some self-describe as strong atheists, but that is due to either a different definition of strong atheism than the one I run with, limitation of God-concepts, or other differences. (or self delusion)
I'd love the chance to pick some strong atheists brains, but since I figured they weren't real people, this seemed difficult. Enter LuisDantes, who has kindly offered to answer some questions, or discuss this. Any other strong atheists are more than welcome. One thing I'd ask, please no discussions on whether strong or weak atheism even exists as a concept (at least for now). There is value in that discussion, but it will derail this thread too quickly, I think.
Have to say, I'm ruling out the self-delusion angle, Luis...I am guessing we're going to find a slight difference in where we draw the line between weak atheism and strong atheism in some way.
So, first off, a couple of questions;
1) What is it in your beliefs that makes you a 'strong' atheist, rather than a 'weak' atheist.
2) Do you refer to yourself as 'strong' atheist, or is there another term you use (Gnostic Atheist, positive atheist...I dunno...)
3) Are there any authors/presenters/Kardashian sisters who present similar thoughts and beliefs to yours (so I can do some extra reading)
Oh, and thanks for doing this...helps me round out some things I've been thinking of late.