3) No, I disagree. Every worldview has a metaphysical claim, even if that claim is that there is nothing other than the natural world.
A non-fundamentalist atheist would be one who doesn't treat religious associations or expressions any different to other associations or expressions. The example of France banning religious symbols in state schools is an example of fundamentalist atheism.
Re: Quibblings or quislings?
Date: 2005-10-03 04:20 am (UTC)1) Yes. I agree.
2) Yes. I agree.
3) No, I disagree. Every worldview has a metaphysical claim, even if that claim is that there is nothing other than the natural world.
A non-fundamentalist atheist would be one who doesn't treat religious associations or expressions any different to other associations or expressions. The example of France banning religious symbols in state schools is an example of fundamentalist atheism.