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Do Atheists Have Ceremonies?

Pinkie said:
I see the absurdity of nihilism, yes.

It's late and this thread title won't attract others to the debate, zgoldsmith. Mayhaps do an Op and I'll get on this tomorrow?
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You make the mistake of tying in a branch of nihilism with nihilism. The debate would be ethical nihilism, not just nihilism. There can be epistemological nihilists, metaphysical nihilists, ethical nihilists, political nihilists, etc. There's a difference and you should know it.
 
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zgoldsmith23 said:
You make the mistake of tying in a branch of nihilism with nihilism. The debate would be ethical nihilism, not just nihilism. There can be epistemological nihilists, metaphysical nihilists, ethical nihilists, political nihilists, etc. There's a difference and you should know it.
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I don't see why, but you can try and persuade me -- tomorrow.

I have had a headache for two days.....I think it's allergies.

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Pinkie said:
I don't see why, but you can try and persuade me -- tomorrow.

I have had a headache for two days.....I think it's allergies.

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Feel better. Make a thread when you feel better and I'll be there! :cheers:
 
Pinkie said:
Well, of course -- I was referring more to ceremonies in your personal life, such as the birth/naming of a child.

Do you have a way of marking a child's entry to their teenaged years, for example?
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With that question I am reminded of sweet 16 parties. Pretty damn near a ceremonies. Or taking the newly turned 21 year old out for his first official drink. Hell even bachelor(ette) parties are damn near ceremonious. Hey nothing says these things have to be solemn.

Now a little more personal to me: I have a non-blood family. I believe I've mentioned them before in some threads. We call ourselves a Clan (think Scottish). In addition, we all take on use-names. Every year since we formed and the first of us took on our use-names we gather for what we call Naming Day. If there are to be new family members brought in that is the day they are officially recognized and announce, if they've chosen one, their use-name. That's also when anyone, usually, will announce any changes to their use-name they are making, although not always.
 
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