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WTF is a militant atheist? I don't think anyone here has murdered or even beat the shit out of someone in the name of atheism.
I think that they are referring to the somewhat adversarial attitude of the comments in this thread. I think that a religious person, especially a self identifying Christian, would feel a bit uncomfortable reading these comments.
Merriam-Webster on "militant" (2nd definition): aggressively active (as in a cause) : combative; militant conservationists; a militant attitude
That's not what "militant atheist" means. It means, well... The sort of atheist who'd celebrate churches closing.
Communism.
Are you replying in bad faith or do you not know what militant means? I did not mean a military if atheists lol ;)
What would you call people that recognize Santa is, in fact, not real?
older children and adults.
You are correct! You now lead the board with 200 points.
You’re replying to my comment on militant atheists against religion asking what I would call people who say a children’s story isn’t real? I’m sure this sounded like a got me but comparing two thousand year old religious tradition to a fairy tale and their very different roles in society throughout history is just silly.
You're so close. You're just one simple connection away.
I’m not ignorant enough to say just because one doesn’t think god or Santa are real that both things are the same. Semantics matter. Comparing religion to fairy tales is generalizing to the max.
Blocked. You’re arguing in bad faith and just trying to get me without reading what I even wrote. Waste of time.
Ahh oh no! They, they said they blocked me!
The horror!
That'll learn ya. I bet you'll never do it again. Not unless Jehovah 1 tells you to in a dream anyway. A substantial donation will get you on the schedule, don't delay.
Oh, I know that guy. Surprisingly chill dude.