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[-] Signtist@bookwyr.me 1 points 2 days ago

That would be true if we weren't specifically replying to a post about how a guy described his anti-theistic beliefs as being Atheist. We're using the word "Atheism" in this thread because OP did, but we're all talking about anti-theism.

[-] edible_funk@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago
[-] Signtist@bookwyr.me 1 points 2 days ago

With you, I'll be sure to do that from now on. With others, I'll continue using the language they use to avoid confusion. Words mean what we collectively decide they mean. That's why one of the definitions of the word "literally" is now the same as the word "figuratively," just from its common use in that way.

For better or for worse, enough people use the word "Atheism" to mean "Anti-theism" that it's generally considered a valid use of the word, especially in situations like these where OP specifically gave context to what he means when he uses the word "Atheism."

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