The Validity of Christian Religious Experiences

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  1. This is a question, not a logical proposition.

  2. Why is it illogical to expect the same level of skepticism of your supernatural beliefs that you show others supernatural beliefs?

So can I say that you are not skeptical about atheism because you believe there is no God?

You can, but if you look closer at the meanings of skepticism and atheism the statement will prove to be rather silly.

Skepticism is the questioning of beliefs.

Atheism is the lack of belief (in gods). (If you want to argue this definition, then can I suggest you go over to https://discourse.peacefulscience.org/t/strident-atheist-atheists/ where @Ashwin_s has argued it to death already.)

Skepticism about atheism would therefore seem to be questioning something (belief) that isn’t there. Hardly a fruitful endeavor.

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