A fairly dumb article in today’s Guardian by Ian Jack explaining why he doesn’t like to call himself an atheist. He writes: “As a definition, atheism belongs to the same dull category as non-driver or ex-smoker; an inadequate guide to self.” 

Good to read that many of the comments are from people who disagree with him . The most recommended and most intelligent response was from someone calling him/herself  ‘Irritant:

“Atheism is so much more than a religion. It is a commitment on the part of an individual to keep an open mind and base opinions on evidence rather than wishful thinking and superstition. It’s an affirmation of the age of enlightenment that the theists have fought against every step of the way. It’s a statement about the victory of reason”.

I second that emotion.

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