Frattro,
You make an excellent point. It is a frustrating assertion made by many Xtians to aver that Atheists "believe" there is no god. Of course that, makes sense to them since they can only imagine that not believing in a god is to tantamount to denial. (Sweet Jezuz, I love anachronism)!
It is indeed absurd to say: "I don't believe in celery"
The term Atheist is specific to belief in a god, so I voted yes. Now a skeptic may well fit this description.
Atheists come in many shades - after all we ARE humans!
Afterall, there are Atheistic "religions" all over the world.
There are many people who believe Extraterrestrials made our planet and have been probing our rectums for thousands of years - yet there exists no scientific proof of this. If they do not believe in a god, then they are certainly Atheists. <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
Some years ago, when Minnesota Atheists was first formed, there was a big issue with Atheism and liberal ideology. The president of MA at the time was keen on advocating that the organization support socially liberal issues - like pro-choice. Turns out that there were a few members who were anti-abortion. After much debate and some intrigue, a splinter group was formed: Atheists for Human Rights.
Both organizations are thriving and are excellent resources and serve as catalysts for education, advocacy and the support of atheism in our world today.
Interstingly, MN Atheists participates in Gay Pride marches along with many other churches, banks and real estate companies.
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