Is atheism a ‘faith’ position? A reply to Brendon Larvor and Marilyn Mason: Watson Is atheism a faith position

Think 4 (12):43-48 (2006)
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The on-going debate over religious eduction in schools takes a new turn, with Brenda Watson arguing that atheism is just as much a ‘faith position’ as theism.

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