An evangelical atheist is simply any atheist who actively tries to convert religious people to atheism.
It is important to note that, contrary to popular belief, atheists almost never make a definitive claim that "god does not exist". Only a very small percentage of atheists make such claims and they are referred to as "strong atheists".
"Belief that god does not exist" is not the correct definition of atheism, even though many dictionaries incorrectly list it as such. More accurately, atheism actually means something more like "the belief that there is insufficient evidence to assume the existence of god (over any alternatives), and thus one should not live as though one knows that god exists". Thus it is never fair to say that atheists have "just as much faith" as religious people do.
No human being has reliable evidence of Santa Claus existing, but that does not mean that one can definitively say that he does not exist, because it would essentially require searching the entire universe for him, which is impossible. There is no good evidence for Santa Claus, thus we shouldn't live our lives in such a way that we assume he is actually real. Atheists think about god in the same way.
Some atheists are evangelical is because they believe that the world would be better off if people didn't make assumptions that are not justified. Modern science came into existence only because a certain portion of human beings decided that conclusions about the world must be well justified.
It is important to note that, contrary to popular belief, atheists almost never make a definitive claim that "god does not exist". Only a very small percentage of atheists make such claims and they are referred to as "strong atheists".
"Belief that god does not exist" is not the correct definition of atheism, even though many dictionaries incorrectly list it as such. More accurately, atheism actually means something more like "the belief that there is insufficient evidence to assume the existence of god (over any alternatives), and thus one should not live as though one knows that god exists". Thus it is never fair to say that atheists have "just as much faith" as religious people do.
No human being has reliable evidence of Santa Claus existing, but that does not mean that one can definitively say that he does not exist, because it would essentially require searching the entire universe for him, which is impossible. There is no good evidence for Santa Claus, thus we shouldn't live our lives in such a way that we assume he is actually real. Atheists think about god in the same way.
Some atheists are evangelical is because they believe that the world would be better off if people didn't make assumptions that are not justified. Modern science came into existence only because a certain portion of human beings decided that conclusions about the world must be well justified.
If an atheist tries to actively convert you to atheism, then that atheist could be called an evangelical atheist.
by FreethinkerForFreedom March 13, 2014
Get the evangelical atheist mug.People whom use their intelligence to realise that just because a (very average) man was nailed to a cross two thousand and nine years ago, does not mean that there is a "higher power" or "God" that controls every aspect of human life and the planet we live in.
common sense.
Atheists make up their own minds about religion and don't believe in a God just because their parents told them to when they were young.
Atheists make up their own minds about religion and don't believe in a God just because their parents told them to when they were young.
by antonio! January 13, 2009
Get the Atheists mug.Well .. you know how Athens is a fucking beautiful city, Edinburgh is the Athens of the north, fucking awesome city. Beautiful sights, sounds and surrounding scenery. The opposite of Glasgow which is indeed a bit of a shitehole. I'm from Edinburgh and proud as fuck. Get it up you if you think any different.. if you do chances are your a cunt anyway
Edinburgh = Better than Glasgow which is a fucking dump. Like Athens, Edinburgh is Beautiful.. hence the title.. the Athens of the north
by stickboi September 22, 2008
Get the the athens of the north mug.A convinced atheist is an atheist who is 100% certain that god doesn't exist. This would otherwise be known as positive atheism.
by Kelmeer23 January 14, 2023
Get the Convinced Atheist mug.an atheist, by definition, is "Somebody who denies/doesn't believe in any type of 'god'" most people get the misconception that ALL atheists satanists, most atheists don't even BELIEVE in the devil. It's also rather annoying when people go around trying to convert others to their religion, TELLING them what to believe.
"man, you're going to hell! Start believenin' Jesus!"
"um... i thought only "God" could decide whether somebody goes to "hell" or not?"
"whatever..."
"um... i thought only "God" could decide whether somebody goes to "hell" or not?"
"whatever..."
by GGRRAAYY December 3, 2004
Get the Atheist mug.by Pro Janitor October 17, 2006
Get the atheist mug.Someone who still participates in Seventh Day Adventist activities, such as going to church, but has personally rejected belief in God. Often feels that they cannot tell their friends and family about their lack of belief for fear of rejection.
Dude 1: Gotta go to church now.
Dude 2: Why? You don't believe in it.
Dude 1: Yeah, but the wife doesn't know I'm a Seventh Day Atheist.
Dude 2: Why? You don't believe in it.
Dude 1: Yeah, but the wife doesn't know I'm a Seventh Day Atheist.
by griffon8 March 6, 2011
Get the Seventh Day Atheist mug.