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By Austin Cline, About.com Guide to Atheism since 1998

Myth: You're Not Really an Atheist, You Just Want to be Contrary

Thursday March 29, 2007
There are many popular myths about atheists which portray them as not really being serious about disbelieving, while other myths suggest atheists are in denial about what they really think. This myth combines both and presents them at the same time. First the atheist is only proclaiming atheism in order to be "contrary" with others while at the same time denying what they really believe - someday, they will admit the truth and will give up acting like they don't believe in God.

 

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