So now that our esteemed, if somewhat garrulous (about 1,400 entries) posters have rabbited on about any subject with a chance of a tangential connection to the issue, perhaps we can now start to approach the topic methodically.

First, it is clear to me, as I have indicated earlier, that skepticism on religion makes perfect sense;   atheism makes precisely as much sense as fundamentalism, and for the same reason:   both assert more certainty than is justified.    Fundamentalism of course is preferable to atheism, I'm sure you'll agree, since fundamentalism at least states that the believer is to take the idea of certainty on faith. Atheism is not honest enough to do this.
This is of course why atheists are intellectually dishonest.

At any rate, it would be greatly appreciated if all of our illustrious posters who are proud to claim the title, not of United States Marine, but of atheist, would provide a short statement on exactly why they call themselves atheists, not skeptics. And there is a difference.   For elucidation, you are cordially invited to consult your respective dictionaries.

Of course, in common with other Mudcat posters, most notably the honorable Mr. Slingshot, I freely admit I am not perfect.   It is possible that I have missed such a statement given earlier in this riveting thread.   If so, please quote the exact statement. No tome necessary, thank you


That at least should be a start. We can go on from there.


If by some chance you don't feel you want to comply, something about "heat" and "kitchen" comes to mind.