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Subject: Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"
From: Dawn Flood
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On 1/7/2025 2:27 PM, % wrote:
> Dawn Flood wrote:
>> On 1/7/2025 1:29 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
>>> Just as we don't need a term to describe someone who doesn't believe
>>> in astrology or "chakras" or unicorns or leprechauns.
>>>
>>> https://www.facebook.com/17841451970413156/videos/1273599303760794/
>>
>> Sorry, Dr. Harris, "your idea is dumb":
>>
>> https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheist
>>
>> The word "atheist" is part of the English lexicon; it is *not* going
>> to disappear.
>>
>> Dawn
>
> right , it'll just never be used ,
> just like the tahltan language ,
> it's disappearing because no one uses it

Languages, and their words, evolve. Even if the word "atheist" stops
being used, the Merriam-Webster dictionary will simply list it as being
"obsolete" or "archaic".

Dawn

Subject: Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"
From: %
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Subject: Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"
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Dawn Flood wrote:
> On 1/7/2025 2:27 PM, % wrote:
>> Dawn Flood wrote:
>>> On 1/7/2025 1:29 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
>>>> Just as we don't need a term to describe someone who doesn't believe
>>>> in astrology or "chakras" or unicorns or leprechauns.
>>>>
>>>> https://www.facebook.com/17841451970413156/videos/1273599303760794/
>>>
>>> Sorry, Dr. Harris, "your idea is dumb":
>>>
>>> https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheist
>>>
>>> The word "atheist" is part of the English lexicon; it is *not* going
>>> to disappear.
>>>
>>> Dawn
>>
>> right , it'll just never be used ,
>> just like the tahltan language ,
>> it's disappearing because no one uses it
>
> Languages, and their words, evolve. Even if the word "atheist" stops
> being used, the Merriam-Webster dictionary will simply list it as being
> "obsolete" or "archaic".
>
> Dawn

the important thing is we won't hear it anymore

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From: Dawn.Belle.Flood@gmail.com (Dawn Flood)
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Subject: Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"
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On 1/7/2025 2:30 PM, % wrote:
> Dawn Flood wrote:
>> On 1/7/2025 2:27 PM, % wrote:
>>> Dawn Flood wrote:
>>>> On 1/7/2025 1:29 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
>>>>> Just as we don't need a term to describe someone who doesn't
>>>>> believe in astrology or "chakras" or unicorns or leprechauns.
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/17841451970413156/videos/1273599303760794/
>>>>
>>>> Sorry, Dr. Harris, "your idea is dumb":
>>>>
>>>> https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheist
>>>>
>>>> The word "atheist" is part of the English lexicon; it is *not* going
>>>> to disappear.
>>>>
>>>> Dawn
>>>
>>> right , it'll just never be used ,
>>> just like the tahltan language ,
>>> it's disappearing because no one uses it
>>
>> Languages, and their words, evolve. Even if the word "atheist" stops
>> being used, the Merriam-Webster dictionary will simply list it as
>> being "obsolete" or "archaic".
>>
>> Dawn
>
> the important thing is we won't hear it anymore

Unlikely, as the word "atheist" has appeared in literature, plays,
movies, etc. It will take a LONG time for the word to disappear from
the lexicon, assuming that such ever happens.

Dawn

Subject: Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"
From: Duane D La Motte
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On 1/7/2025 12:29 PM, Dawn Flood wrote:
> On 1/7/2025 2:27 PM, % wrote:
>> Dawn Flood wrote:
>>> On 1/7/2025 1:29 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
>>>> Just as we don't need a term to describe someone who doesn't believe in
>>>> astrology or "chakras" or unicorns or leprechauns.
>>>>
>>>> https://www.facebook.com/17841451970413156/videos/1273599303760794/
>>>
>>> Sorry, Dr. Harris, "your idea is dumb":
>>>
>>> https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheist
>>>
>>> The word "atheist" is part of the English lexicon; it is *not* going to
>>> disappear.
>>>
>>> Dawn
>>
>> right , it'll just never be used ,
>> just like the tahltan language ,
>> it's disappearing because no one uses it
>
> Languages, and their words, evolve. Even if the word "atheist" stops being
> used, the Merriam-Webster dictionary will simply list it as being "obsolete" or
> "archaic".
Whether the word exists and is in use or not, it is an unnecessary word. I don't
believe in the tooth fairy or alchemy, and no word is needed to describe that
absence of belief.

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Subject: Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"
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Dawn Flood wrote:
> On 1/7/2025 2:30 PM, % wrote:
>> Dawn Flood wrote:
>>> On 1/7/2025 2:27 PM, % wrote:
>>>> Dawn Flood wrote:
>>>>> On 1/7/2025 1:29 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
>>>>>> Just as we don't need a term to describe someone who doesn't
>>>>>> believe in astrology or "chakras" or unicorns or leprechauns.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/17841451970413156/videos/1273599303760794/
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry, Dr. Harris, "your idea is dumb":
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheist
>>>>>
>>>>> The word "atheist" is part of the English lexicon; it is *not*
>>>>> going to disappear.
>>>>>
>>>>> Dawn
>>>>
>>>> right , it'll just never be used ,
>>>> just like the tahltan language ,
>>>> it's disappearing because no one uses it
>>>
>>> Languages, and their words, evolve. Even if the word "atheist" stops
>>> being used, the Merriam-Webster dictionary will simply list it as
>>> being "obsolete" or "archaic".
>>>
>>> Dawn
>>
>> the important thing is we won't hear it anymore
>
> Unlikely, as the word "atheist" has appeared in literature, plays,
> movies, etc. It will take a LONG time for the word to disappear from
> the lexicon, assuming that such ever happens.
>
> Dawn

like everything else the whole concept will grow old

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From: Dawn.Belle.Flood@gmail.com (Dawn Flood)
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Subject: Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"
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On 1/7/2025 2:37 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
> On 1/7/2025 12:29 PM, Dawn Flood wrote:
>> On 1/7/2025 2:27 PM, % wrote:
>>> Dawn Flood wrote:
>>>> On 1/7/2025 1:29 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
>>>>> Just as we don't need a term to describe someone who doesn't
>>>>> believe in astrology or "chakras" or unicorns or leprechauns.
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/17841451970413156/videos/1273599303760794/
>>>>
>>>> Sorry, Dr. Harris, "your idea is dumb":
>>>>
>>>> https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheist
>>>>
>>>> The word "atheist" is part of the English lexicon; it is *not* going
>>>> to disappear.
>>>>
>>>> Dawn
>>>
>>> right , it'll just never be used ,
>>> just like the tahltan language ,
>>> it's disappearing because no one uses it
>>
>> Languages, and their words, evolve. Even if the word "atheist" stops
>> being used, the Merriam-Webster dictionary will simply list it as
>> being "obsolete" or "archaic".
> Whether the word exists and is in use or not, it is an unnecessary word.
> I don't believe in the tooth fairy or alchemy, and no word is needed to
> describe that absence of belief.

Nonetheless, most human beings hold to the existence of immaterial
entities and/or forces, including God or gods, and so, as long as those
beliefs persist, the category of those of us who do not believe will be
the label of "not whatever".

You can say that the word is unnecessary, but as long as it persists in
writing and/or spoken speech, it will continue to be listed in the
various dictionaries.

Dawn

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Dawn Flood wrote:
> On 1/7/2025 2:37 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
>> On 1/7/2025 12:29 PM, Dawn Flood wrote:
>>> On 1/7/2025 2:27 PM, % wrote:
>>>> Dawn Flood wrote:
>>>>> On 1/7/2025 1:29 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
>>>>>> Just as we don't need a term to describe someone who doesn't
>>>>>> believe in astrology or "chakras" or unicorns or leprechauns.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/17841451970413156/videos/1273599303760794/
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry, Dr. Harris, "your idea is dumb":
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheist
>>>>>
>>>>> The word "atheist" is part of the English lexicon; it is *not*
>>>>> going to disappear.
>>>>>
>>>>> Dawn
>>>>
>>>> right , it'll just never be used ,
>>>> just like the tahltan language ,
>>>> it's disappearing because no one uses it
>>>
>>> Languages, and their words, evolve. Even if the word "atheist" stops
>>> being used, the Merriam-Webster dictionary will simply list it as
>>> being "obsolete" or "archaic".
>> Whether the word exists and is in use or not, it is an unnecessary
>> word. I don't believe in the tooth fairy or alchemy, and no word is
>> needed to describe that absence of belief.
>
> Nonetheless, most human beings hold to the existence of immaterial
> entities and/or forces, including God or gods, and so, as long as those
> beliefs persist, the category of those of us who do not believe will be
> the label of "not whatever".
>
> You can say that the word is unnecessary, but as long as it persists in
> writing and/or spoken speech, it will continue to be listed in the
> various dictionaries.
>
> Dawn

yea but you want everyone to believe nothing

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On 1/7/2025 1:14 PM, Dawn Flood wrote:
> On 1/7/2025 2:37 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
>> On 1/7/2025 12:29 PM, Dawn Flood wrote:
>>> On 1/7/2025 2:27 PM, % wrote:
>>>> Dawn Flood wrote:
>>>>> On 1/7/2025 1:29 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
>>>>>> Just as we don't need a term to describe someone who doesn't
>>>>>> believe in astrology or "chakras" or unicorns or leprechauns.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/17841451970413156/videos/1273599303760794/
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry, Dr. Harris, "your idea is dumb":
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheist
>>>>>
>>>>> The word "atheist" is part of the English lexicon; it is *not*
>>>>> going to disappear.
>>>>>
>>>>> Dawn
>>>>
>>>> right , it'll just never be used ,
>>>> just like the tahltan language ,
>>>> it's disappearing because no one uses it
>>>
>>> Languages, and their words, evolve. Even if the word "atheist" stops
>>> being used, the Merriam-Webster dictionary will simply list it as
>>> being "obsolete" or "archaic".
>> Whether the word exists and is in use or not, it is an unnecessary
>> word. I don't believe in the tooth fairy or alchemy, and no word is
>> needed to describe that absence of belief.
>
> Nonetheless, most human beings hold to the existence of immaterial
> entities and/or forces, including God or gods, and so, as long as those
> beliefs persist, the category of those of us who do not believe will be
> the label of "not whatever".

Goals. I personally believe in goals.

> You can say that the word is unnecessary, but as long as it persists in
> writing and/or spoken speech, it will continue to be listed in the
> various dictionaries.

It's necessary. Democrats wouldn't have any way to insult you otherwise.

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On 1/7/2025 1:14 PM, Dawn Flood wrote:
> On 1/7/2025 2:37 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
>> On 1/7/2025 12:29 PM, Dawn Flood wrote:
>>> On 1/7/2025 2:27 PM, % wrote:
>>>> Dawn Flood wrote:
>>>>> On 1/7/2025 1:29 PM, Duane D La Motte wrote:
>>>>>> Just as we don't need a term to describe someone who doesn't believe in
>>>>>> astrology or "chakras" or unicorns or leprechauns.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/17841451970413156/videos/1273599303760794/
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry, Dr. Harris, "your idea is dumb":
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheist
>>>>>
>>>>> The word "atheist" is part of the English lexicon; it is *not* going to
>>>>> disappear.
>>>>>
>>>>> Dawn
>>>>
>>>> right , it'll just never be used ,
>>>> just like the tahltan language ,
>>>> it's disappearing because no one uses it
>>>
>>> Languages, and their words, evolve. Even if the word "atheist" stops being
>>> used, the Merriam-Webster dictionary will simply list it as being "obsolete"
>>> or "archaic".
>> Whether the word exists and is in use or not, it is an unnecessary word. I
>> don't believe in the tooth fairy or alchemy, and no word is needed to describe
>> that absence of belief.
>
> Nonetheless, most human beings hold to the existence of immaterial entities and/
> or forces,

Of course I believe in immaterial entities like love and beauty and justice.

You will be the last person to buy a Chrysler.

alt / alt.atheism / Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"

Subject	Author
Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"	Dawn Flood
Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"	%
Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"	Dawn Flood
Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"	%
Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"	Duane D La Motte
Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"	Dawn Flood
Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"	%
Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"	Prince Albert
Re: Great point by Sam Harris: we don't need term "atheist"	Duane D La Motte