Debate: is god true?
Side: yes, god is true

"No, it is not clever- that was sarcasm. My point was that words can be manipulated." There was no manipulation of words. You just want to deny that atheism is a belief there is no God. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atheism  a : a disbelief in the existence of deity b : the doctrine that there is no deity This is the definition of atheism. a : something that is taught b : a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma c : a principle of law established through past decisions d : a statement of fundamental government policy especially in international relations e : a military principle or set of strategies http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doctrine  This is the definition of doctrine (you still with me). Definition B is the most relevant to atheism, which is a doctrine right? (Nod in agreement) You could even use definition A as well (evolution taught in college and schools). Now notice at the end of definition B the word dogma. There is no exploitation here. All points are relevant to the topic. Remember, atheism is the doctrine there is no deity. So in this case we have to define doctrine. What choices apply toward atheism. A yes, B yes, C no because there is no established law. D no because I am not aware of any atheist governmental policies. E no because it has nothing to do with military strategy. So we arrive at A and B right? We have done the process of elimination (we eliminated the irrelevant definitions). When we look at definition B we see dogma as a related word. Do you see this too? (Good you are up to speed) Now let's look at dogma. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dogma  1: something held as an established opinion; especiallya: a definite authoritative tenet b: a code of such tenets c: a point of view or tenet put forth as authoritative without adequate grounds 2: a doctrine or body of doctrines concerning faith or morals formally stated and authoritatively proclaimed by a church Now what applies to atheism? Choice 1 yes, A no, B maybe, C yes there is no adequate grounds to prove or disprove God, maybe 2 being that is so ardently opposed. Do you see how this is a simple correlation? These are logical deductions. Look at religion for instance. Definition of RELIGION1a : the state of a religious b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance 2: a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices 3 archaic : scrupulous conformity : conscientiousness 4: a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/religion  Now we have defined atheism as a disbelief in a deity or the belief there is no God. Look at the religious definitions above. Is atheism a cause? Well when groups of atheists gather to disprove there is a God, like this discussion. You could consider it a cause. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cause Definition of CAUSE1a : a reason for an action or condition : motive b : something that brings about an effect or a result c : a person or thing that is the occasion of an action or state; especially : an agent that brings something about d : sufficient reason 2a : a ground of legal action b : case 3: a matter or question to be decided 4a : a principle or movement militantly defended or supported b : a charitable undertaking In this case logically definition 3 applies to atheism. Therefore cause would apply to our logical deduction. Principles and set of beliefs, in order to be an atheist you have to adhere to the principle there is no God. And because you can't disprove him you have faith that He doesn't exist. Do you see how this all comes around to a religious type of thinking? We went through it logically (no manipulation). "I do, however, appreciate that instead of making a case for the line of logic to be valid, you simply [tried to] insult me." Definition of insult transitive verb: to treat with insolence, indignity, or contempt : affront; also : to affect offensively or damaginglyhttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insult  So by definition offended or not, I did insult you (not trying but instead success).