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The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by djdoxxx(m): 6:02pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
First things first: While atheists have a public image of being dogmatic and belligerent—an image that famous atheists like Bill Maher only end up reinforcing—researchers found that to absolutely not be true. Only 15 percent of non-believers even fit in the category of those who actively seek out religious people to argue with, and the subset that are dogmatic about it are probably even smaller than that. But that doesn’t mean that the majority of non-believers are just sitting around, twiddling their thumbs and not letting atheism affect their worldview. On the contrary, researchers found that the majority of non-believers take some kind of action in the world to promote humanism, atheism or secularism. Here is a breakdown of the types. 1. Intellectual Atheist/Agnostic. By far, the most common kind of non-believer, at nearly 38 percent. This group enjoys intellectual discourse, and while they’re often very certain about their beliefs, they’re not belligerent about it. These types often get mistaken for dogmatic atheists, however, because they have a tendency to join skeptic’s groups or otherwise find avenues to discuss non-belief with others. However, as researchers note, these non- believers “associate with fellow intellectuals regardless of the other’s ontological position,” so long as their friends “versed and educated on various issues of science, philosophy, ‘rational’ theology, and common socio-political religious dialog.” They like debating religion, but aren’t particularly interested in chasing down believers to give them a hard time. 2. Activist. This group also gets commonly accused of being dogmatic, but like the intellectual atheist, while they’re firm in their beliefs, they’re intellectually flexible and don’t prioritize attacking believers. Instead, they are motivated by a strong sense of humanist values to make change in the world, often making related issues—such as feminism, gay rights, or the environment—a priority over simply advocating atheism. This group also advocates for a better, more egalitarian atheist community, according to researchers: “They seek to be both vocal and proactive regarding current issues in the atheist and/or agnostic socio-political sphere." Because of this, they unfortunately attract a lot of abuse from a small but vocal minority of atheists who disapprove of linking secularism with larger social justice issues, but they do have the numbers on their side. They are the second biggest sub-category of non-believers, making up 23 percent of non-believers. 3. Seeker-Agnostic. This group, which makes up 7.6 percent of non-believers, are unlikely to be as critical of religion as most other groups. They prioritize not-knowingness. If you ever come across people saying, “I don’t know, but neither do you!” regarding religious belief, you’re dealing with a seeker-agnostic. They don’t really believe in anything, but they are uncomfortable committing to non-belief completely. They routinely get accused of intellectual cowardice by atheists, but researchers defend them, saying, “For the Seeker-Agnostic, uncertainty is embraced.” 4. Anti-Theist. This group tends to get conflated with all atheists by believers, but they only constitute 15 percent of non-believers. Like the Intellectual Atheists, they like to argue about religion, but they are much more aggressive about it and actively seek out religious people in an effort to disabuse them of their beliefs. While most atheists limit themselves to supporting a more secular society, anti-theists tend to view ending religion as the real goal. While plenty are aggressively angry, researchers point out this isn’t necessarily a bad thing: “For example, many of the Antitheist typology had responded as recently deconverted from religious belief or socially displeased with the status quo, especially in high social tension-based geographies such as the Southeastern United States,” and being combative with believers might help them establish their own sense of self and right to non-belief. 5. Non-Theist. They don’t believe in any gods, but don’t think about those who do very often. In such a religious society, simply opting out of caring much about religion one way or another is nearly impossible, which is why this group is only 4.4 percent of non-believers. “A Non-Theist simply does not concern him or herself with religion,” researchers explain. In some skeptical/atheist circles, this group is disparagingly referred to as “shruggies," because they simply shrug when asked their opinion on religion. However, some quite likely are indifferent because they’re fortunate enough to live in a bubble where belief doesn’t matter one way or another. 6. Ritual Atheist/Agnostic . While you might think the anti-theist is the non-believer type that scares Christians the most, it turns out that it may very well be the Ritual Atheist/Agnostic. This group, making up 12.5 percent of atheists, doesn’t really believe in the supernatural, but they do believe in the community aspects of their religious tradition enough to continue participating. We’re not just talking about atheists who happen to have a Christmas tree, but who tend to align themselves with a religious tradition even while professing no belief. “Such participation may be related to an ethnic identity (e.g. Jewish),” explain researchers, “or the perceived utility of such practices in making the individual a better person." The Christian Post clearly found this group most alarming, titling their coverage of this study “Researchers: 'Ritual' Atheists and Agnostics Could Be Sitting Next to You in Church,” and giving the first few paragraphs over to concern that people in your very own congregation may not actually believe in your god. The atheism, it seems, might be coming from inside the house (of God). While a lot of non-believers don’t really do much when it comes to acting on their non-belief, for those who are trying to create a more organized atheist community that takes up activism and offers community, there is plenty of reason to hope. The Intellectual, the Activist and the Anti-theist all, to one extent or another, discuss their non-belief with others or let their non-belief have significant impact on their activities. Taken together, they make up nearly three-quarters of non-believers. That’s a big group that has a lot in common, and perhaps that energy could be harnessed as a force of good. @Johnnydon22, menesheh, hahn, goosebaba, plaetton, dalaman, and others....... Which category / categories do you fall into? 2 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by cosmic22(m): 6:10pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
don't like the way you arranged this write up just too altogether makes me lose interest |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by Nobody: 6:23pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
Yaay I fall in the category of number one. #Atheist till I flat line. |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by Nobody: 6:48pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
just agnostic |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by johnydon22(m): 8:35pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
Hahahaha i don't really know where i fit in, better someone point that our for me.. But am sure am not dogmatic about unbelief that's why i am an Agnostic Atheist.. Someone help tell me which one i am oo |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by CoolUsername: 10:41pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
johnydon22:Dude, no offense but are you like, always shouting? |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by johnydon22(m): 10:51pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
CoolUsername:If i tell you i understand this then am seriously kidding... 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by hahn(m): 11:24pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
johnydon22: Just say yes and make his day |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by johnydon22(m): 11:42pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
hahn: Hahahahaha abi.. Ok boss CoolUsername: Yes sir |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by hahn(m): 11:44pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
johnydon22: On second thought, I guess he is being misled by you consistently embolden your fonts. And you know theists have very |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by herald9: 11:46pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
Is agnosticism under atheism? I thought agnosticism and atheism are different branches of the same tree of unbelief? I'm agnostic though. The descriptions are a lil bit offside. |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by menesheh(m): 11:54pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
Most Atheists tends to be people with inquisitive tendency to get to the root of things, not taking anything on face value, hence number 1,2 and 3 falls within the that boundary. With the inquest to acquire more knowledge, they discover the hidden crazy ideas of religious believes, that is out of conventional norms around (mass delusion). Moreover, any number one belongs doesn't matter. What matters the most is that the person have discovered the hidden treasure, offloading the burden of worshiping the non existent and quit doing some stupid things. Therefore people of faith that lacks such exposure, see it as bizarre position. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by johnydon22(m): 12:01am On Nov 23, 2015 |
hahn:Hahahaha hahn now your imagination is the one running wild.. i doubt if coolusername is a theist, he is an atheist or agnostic ... There is nothing wrong with his question though.. I just don't understand his basis cus i can't recall always shouting or maybe he mistook me for someone else or probably because i used "o o" in the post he quoted.. i simply have no clue .. |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by mumumugu(m): 12:24am On Nov 23, 2015 |
Spiritual atheist... Fear ghost |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by CoolUsername: 12:56am On Nov 23, 2015 |
johnydon22:I'm talking about the bold text, what's the reason behind it? |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by Nobody: 5:04am On Nov 23, 2015 |
oh, I'm number one most of the time. however, when provoked, i quickly transform into number four. |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by johnydon22(m): 6:27am On Nov 23, 2015 |
CoolUsername: Oh ok but bold text is not same as shouting, the letters are the same size as yours only the font is different. . . . Well i love the font format i use and that is it sir... that's the reason, because i love it and want to use it... |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by Nobody: 6:59am On Nov 23, 2015 |
I don't know if I'm an atheist, I'm just searching for an indubitable proof of God's existence. I won't fool myself in this search like many theist. They can't provide good reasons for believing in a God - dogmatic, wishful-thinking, self-deceitful, baseless, incoherent, unsound, and invalid juxtapose are the major content of their God claims. I can't be dogmatic in this quest, I'm too much of a realist. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by Nobody: 8:18am On Nov 23, 2015 |
I believe what atheist should consign themselves is the impact they can have on the society.. In specifically in areas like feminism, research on the beautiful solar system and counter the absurdity in certain religious areas and thereby helping the society become more civilized and better place. And not come out as aggressive and troublesome as most people perceive atheists. I highly commend johnydon22 ... Putting his efforts into science/geography . Hiis continuous Research instead of hunting after religious people and steer arguments all around. |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by hahn(m): 8:39am On Nov 23, 2015 |
CoolUsername: Johnydon22, shebi I tell you |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by Shollyps(m): 8:45am On Nov 23, 2015 |
I think I belong to 3 & 5
seeker-agnostic and non-theist |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by CoolUsername: 9:32am On Nov 23, 2015 |
johnydon22:All right. |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by Blackfire(m): 11:10am On Nov 23, 2015 |
I belong to the last group. |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by GooseBaba: 11:42pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
Me no be atheist ohhh....!! My God is knowledge... I no dey take am play at all at all.... Hehehehe.. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by GooseBaba: 2:23am On Dec 02, 2015 |
Me no be atheist ohhh....!! My God is "seeking knowledge... I no dey take am play at all at all.... Hehehehe.. I dey challenge my God every day.... |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by djdoxxx(m): 8:01am On Dec 11, 2015 |
GooseBaba:lmao |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by AlfaSeltzer(m): 8:10am On Dec 11, 2015 |
There are loads of ritual atheists (no 6) in nigeria |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by cloudgoddess(f): 9:02am On Dec 11, 2015 |
I'd say I'm a combination of 1, 2, 4, and 6. - I am very concerned about women's, gay, and human rights - I am very anti-religion and believe the world will certainly be better off once it's eliminated - I still attend church to appease my family and avoid fruitless conflict with those I love who happen to be religious - I have a strong passion for science and love anyone who loves it as much as I do 1 Like |
Re: The Six Types Of Atheists That Exists... (by Reseachers) by djdoxxx(m): 7:09am On Jan 04, 2016 |
cloudgoddess:spot on !!! 1st time I am coming across your Monica here. Deji is d name, and you are? You could join the free thinkers group on WhatsApp...just hook me up @ 08169552020....its fun and quite very educative. |
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