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To: Oeconomicus who wrote (90137)	11/30/2004 11:38:03 AM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 108807

I guess I view atheism as being a lack of belief in any supernatural deities - be it God, Jesus or Santa Claus- rather than a structured belief system that they would foist on someone. The atheists I know seem more concerned in not having God forced into public places than in an assertion that there is no God. Of course you are right about absence of religion not equating with atheism. Careless word choice of my part. I should have said my son no longer believed in God. I am not much of a detail person which is why I usually don't post in the midst of so many professional debaters.

To: Oeconomicus who wrote (90137)	11/30/2004 12:02:57 PM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Just came across this statement: It is important, however, to note the difference between the strong and weak atheist positions. "Weak atheism" is simple scepticism; disbelief in the existence of God. "Strong atheism" is an explicitly held belief that God does not exist. Please do not fall into the trap of assuming that all atheists are "strong atheists". There is a qualitative difference in the "strong" and "weak" positions; it's not just a matter of degree. So maybe we are both right. :)