Some Christians hold very negative views of Atheism. Unfortunately, this has caused some bigotry between those of the Christian faith and atheist. However, it should also be noted that some atheists are also known to be condescending and overbearing about their lack of religion which makes some people not want to associate with the term.
But no matter what term people prefer to use it's best to be respectful of their beliefs and culture. While the term may seem new nontheism is actually a very old word.
The earliest usage of non-theism may be from George Holyoake in According to Holyoake: The earliest usage of non-theism may be from George Holyoake in According to Holyoake:. George Holyoake at least adopted a positive-to-neutral attitude.
Today, usage of nontheism is more likely to be accompanied by a hostile attitude towards atheism: people insist that nontheism and atheism cannot mean the same things and that while atheism is dogmatic and fundamentalist, nontheism is open-minded and reasonable.
It's the same sort of argument heard from people who are convinced that agnosticism is the only "rational" position to have. It's generally preferable to be respectful towards others beliefs even if they are different from your own.
Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Those of little or no religion and churchgoers alike wondered how anyone could be both at once. Is there dry water? Hot ice? How could a minister of the United Church of Canada, an amalgam of Presbyterians, Methodists and Congregationalists, be an atheist?
Hence the label "atheist". For a minister who places great emphasis on effective communication, however, this does seem unduly puzzling. Whether that will happen is an open question.
In September a church panel probed her views and concluded she was "not suitable to continue in ordained ministry".
That has been challenged. A formal hearing will follow. Meanwhile, Ms Vosper and her Toronto congregation plan to initiate a new, overtly secular community in another part of town. It will centre on a distillation of Christian values and virtues, but will be stripped of all Christian terminology. She hopes that identifying as an atheist will help build new-style communities for those beyond the church.
Ms Vosper is not alone in moving beyond theism. Many ministers and more lay folk have done the same. But they would probably describe themselves as "non-theist" rather than "atheist", leaving the way open to conceive of God in other ways.
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