[b]) —How many ways are there to disbelieve in God?At least six, according toa new study.Two researchers at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga found that atheists and agnostics run the range from vocally anti-religious activists to nonbelievers who still observe some religious traditions.“The main observation is that nonbelief is an ontologically diverse community,” write doctoral student Christopher Silver and undergraduate student Thomas Coleman.“These categories are a first stab at this,”Silver told the website Raw Story. “In 30 years, we may be looking at a typology of 32 types.”Silver and Coleman derived their six types of nonbelievers from 59 interviews. We’re pretty sure we’ve spotted all six in our comments section.1) Intellectual atheist/agnosticThis type of nonbeliever seeks informationand intellectual stimulation about atheism.They like debating and arguing, particularlyon popular Internet sites.(Ahem.)They’re also well-versed in books and articles about religion and atheism, and prone to citing those works frequently.2) ActivistThese kinds of atheists and agnostics are not content with just disbelieving in God; they want to tell others why they reject religion and why society would be better off if we all did likewise.They tend to be vocal about political causes like gay rights, feminism, the environment and the care of animals.3) Seeker-agnosticThis group is made up of people who are unsure about the existence of a God but keep an open mind and recognize the limits of human knowledge and experience.Silver and Coleman describe this group as people who regularly question their own beliefs and “do not hold a firm ideological position.”That doesn’t mean this group is confused, the researchers say. They just embrace uncertainty.4) Anti-theistThis group regularly speaks out against religion and religious beliefs, usually by positioning themselves as “diametrically opposed to religious ideology,” Silver and Coleman wrote.“Anti-theists view religion as ignorance and see any individual or institution associated with it as backward and socially detrimental,” the researchers wrote. “The Anti-Theist has a clear and – intheir view, superior – understanding of thelimitations and danger of religions.”Anti-theists are outspoken, devoted and – at times – confrontational about their disbelief. They believe that “obvious fallacies in religion and belief should be aggressively addressed in some form or another.”5) Non-theistThe smallest group among the six are the non-theists, people who do not involve themselves with either religion or anti-religion.In many cases, this comes across as apathy or disinterest.“A Non-Theist simply does not concern him or herself with religion,” Silver and Coleman wrote. “Religion plays no role or issue in one’s consciousness or worldview; nor does a Non- Theist have concern for the atheist or agnostic movement.”They continue: “They simply do not believe, and in the same right, their absence of faith means the absence of anything religion in any form from their mental space.”6) Ritual atheistThey don’t believe in God, they don’t associate with religion, and they tend to believe there is no afterlife, but the sixth type of nonbeliever still finds useful the teachings of some religious traditions.“They see these as more or less philosophical teachings of how to live life and achieve happiness than a path to transcendental liberation,” Silver and Coleman wrote. “For example, these individuals may participate in specific rituals, ceremonies, musical opportunities, meditation, yoga classes, or holiday traditions.”For many of these nonbelievers, their adherence to ritual may stem from family traditions. For others, its a personal connection to, or respect for, the “profound symbolism” inherent within religious rituals, beliefs and ceremonies, according the researchers.—[/b]

I am number hmmm

[center]Unfortunately, Most people who research a lot about religions and atheism are the no 1 [/center]

U failed woefully
This are not types of atheist cause I'm involved in all

obinna58:
U failed woefully
This are not types of atheist cause I'm involved in all

I like you, you confessed, now want to take it to another level of argumentation .

KinzyeWriter:
I like you, you confessed, now want to take it to another level of argumentation .

Bro I totally see nothing to argue here, when I saw types of atheist I rushed to thread only to be disappointed in what u present, their are types of atheist but not this

obinna58:

Bro I totally see nothing to argue here, when I saw types of atheist I rushed to thread only to be disappointed in what u present, their are types of atheist but not this

”6) Ritual atheistThey don’t believe in God, they don’t associate with religion, and they tend to believe there is no afterlife, but the sixth type of nonbeliever still finds useful the teachings of some religious traditions.“They see these as more or less philosophical teachings of how to live life and achieve happiness than a path to transcendental liberation,” Silver and Coleman wrote. “For example, theseindividuals may participate in specific rituals, ceremonies, musical opportunities, meditation, yoga classes, or holiday traditions.”For many of these nonbelievers, their adherence to ritual may stem from family traditions. For others, its a personal connection to, or respect for, the “profound symbolism” inherent within religious rituals, beliefs and ceremonies, according the researchers.—

KinzyeWriter:
”6) Ritual atheistThey don’t believe in God, they don’t associate with religion, and they tend to believe there is no afterlife, but the sixth type of nonbeliever still finds useful the teachings of some religious traditions.“They see these as more or less philosophical teachings of how to live life and achieve happiness than a path to transcendental liberation,” Silver and Coleman wrote. “For example, theseindividuals may participate in specific rituals, ceremonies, musical opportunities, meditation, yoga classes, or holiday traditions.”For many of these nonbelievers, their adherence to ritual may stem from family traditions. For others, its a personal connection to, or respect for, the “profound symbolism” inherent within religious rituals, beliefs and ceremonies, according the researchers.—

obinna talk say this type no be atheist... please wetin im be?

KinzyeWriter:
”6) Ritual atheistThey don’t believe in God, they don’t associate with religion, and they tend to believe there is no afterlife , but the sixth type of nonbeliever still finds useful the teachings of some religious traditions.“They see these as more or less philosophical teachings of how to live life and achieve happiness than a path to transcendental liberation,” Silver and Coleman wrote. “For example, theseindividuals may participate in specific rituals, ceremonies, musical opportunities, meditation, yoga classes, or holiday traditions.”For many of these nonbelievers, their adherence to ritual may stem from family traditions. For others, its a personal connection to, or respect for, the “profound symbolism” inherent within religious rituals, beliefs and ceremonies, according the researchers.—

What else can I say, mostly all atheists has these similarities
Are u an atheist?

obinna58:



What else can I say, mostly all atheists has these similarities
Are u an atheist?

A religious somebody to the core.

KinzyeWriter:
A religious somebody to the core.

Lol and u find it hard minding ur religious business istead of making out time to post what u know nothing of





Nice stuff though but I really don't agree with u

obinna58:

Lol and u find it hard minding ur religious business istead of making out time to post what u know nothing of





Nice stuff though but I really don't agree with u

Well sha

Nairaland is filled with 1 and 3. Arguments gives them so much Joy.

Yea... In this case.. The believers of truth are few