6 definitions by Servant Of Progress
There are two kinds of atheism: strong (positive) atheism and weak (negative) atheism. The difference between these two is basically that a weak atheist doesn't believe in God, while a strong atheist believes in no God.
Weak atheism is essentially the same as agnosticism. It states that since we have no proof of a God, we cannot know for sure that one exists. Strong atheism states that since we live in a scientific world where the existence of things is determined solely by their observability, we cannot assume anything unobservable to exist. God isn’t observable, therefore he doesn’t exist (cf. Occam’s Razor). This doesn't mean that an atheist wouldn't WANT to believe in God, it merely means that he has no REASON to believe in it/him.
Strong atheists often question the special treatment weak atheists – and theists – give to religion. If they believe that the tooth fairy or Santa Claus do not exist, why are they willing to give God a benefit of the doubt?
Strong atheism is often equated with religion since it takes a strong stance on the issue. This is, however, fallacious. Religion is not based on rationality, and strong atheists value rationality over fantasy. Therefore atheism is not parallel with religion.
Weak atheism is essentially the same as agnosticism. It states that since we have no proof of a God, we cannot know for sure that one exists. Strong atheism states that since we live in a scientific world where the existence of things is determined solely by their observability, we cannot assume anything unobservable to exist. God isn’t observable, therefore he doesn’t exist (cf. Occam’s Razor). This doesn't mean that an atheist wouldn't WANT to believe in God, it merely means that he has no REASON to believe in it/him.
Strong atheists often question the special treatment weak atheists – and theists – give to religion. If they believe that the tooth fairy or Santa Claus do not exist, why are they willing to give God a benefit of the doubt?
Strong atheism is often equated with religion since it takes a strong stance on the issue. This is, however, fallacious. Religion is not based on rationality, and strong atheists value rationality over fantasy. Therefore atheism is not parallel with religion.
by Servant Of Progress October 21, 2004
An anti-racist, pro-choice, pro-gay, pro-feminist punk band from Canada. Blast out high tempo melodic hardcore-tinged punk.
by Servant Of Progress October 22, 2004
Libertarian = a person advocating total individual freedom through minimizing the role of the government.
Socialism = the abolition of privately held means of production.
A libertarian socialist sees the state as a coercive authoritarian institution which the elite uses to exploit the people. A libertarian socialist sees capitalism as a way for the ones with money, i.e. power, to enforce oppression on the ones who don't.
Free market is about as fair as the freedom to kill an innocent person.
Socialism = the abolition of privately held means of production.
A libertarian socialist sees the state as a coercive authoritarian institution which the elite uses to exploit the people. A libertarian socialist sees capitalism as a way for the ones with money, i.e. power, to enforce oppression on the ones who don't.
Free market is about as fair as the freedom to kill an innocent person.
by Servant Of Progress November 8, 2004
A xenophobic and prejudiced view that all French people are arrogant pussies. Prevalent especially among Americans (most of whom have never met a French person), which is ironic as France is the nation most responsible for America's rise to prominence. Even the monument most often identified with America, the Statue of Liberty, was donated to the USA by the French.
Holding that all French people are prissy, arrogant pansies is about as well-founded as holding all Americans obese, retarded fuckbags. Generalizing this allegation displays the same kind of arrogance you reproach the opposite side with.
Holding that all French people are prissy, arrogant pansies is about as well-founded as holding all Americans obese, retarded fuckbags. Generalizing this allegation displays the same kind of arrogance you reproach the opposite side with.
by Servant Of Progress November 8, 2004
The symbol of anarchism. When the flag is diagonally divided into black and red sections, it is a symbol of anarcho-syndicalism.
by Servant Of Progress January 7, 2005
One of the most intelligent political critics in the USA. Due to his outspoken style and controversial opinions he has been ostracized in political discussion as well as in his profession. Despite being a Jew, he has been labelled as an anti-semite by many for his criticism of Israel.
See also: Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn.
See also: Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn.
Norman Finkelstein's assertion of the existence of a Holocaust Industry has caused a great amount of controversy.
by Servant Of Progress December 11, 2004