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You know that thing on Wikipedia about having a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view neutral point of view]? Well forget all about that. This is an [[atheist]] wiki: of, by, and for atheists. Its intent is to promote robust atheist [[arguments]] and [[counter-apologetics]].
You know that thing on Wikipedia about having a [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]]? Well forget all about that. This is an [[atheist]] wiki: of, by, and for atheists. Its intent is to promote robust atheist [[argument]]s and [[counter-apologetics]].


We're not going to be bound by the standard Wikipedia "neutrality", but that doesn't mean we're not going to treat issues fairly.  Wikipedia has, in a way, fallen prey to what the [[religious right]] would like to do with [[public schools]] and education - competing views get equal time and consideration, even when they don't deserve it.
We're not just about spouting off competing opinions.  We're here to analyze and respond to issues fairly, and often there is no reason to remain neutralThis site will have an inherent bias toward [[truth]], [[honesty]], [[reason]] and [[reality]].  We will try to fairly present the best examples of opposing arguments if any exist.


We're not just about spouting off competing opinionsWe're here to analyze and respond to issues fairly, and often there is no reason to remain neutralThis site will have an inherent bias toward truth, honesty, reason and realityWe will try to fairly present the best examples of opposing arguments if any exist, and listen to [[Christians]] in our forum if an article is lacking something important or unfairly caricaturizing the opposition with [[straw men]].
Fixing flawed articles is at the discretion of all membersHowever, the site admins reserve the right to make executive decisions on whether an article adheres to our standards or not, and we will be the final arbiters on this matterRarely, we will revoke memberships of repeat offendersSorry, but if you don't like this position then edit [[Wikipedia:|Wikipedia]] instead of {{SITENAME}}.


Fixing flawed articles is at the discretion of all members.  However, the site admins will make executive decisions on whether an article adheres to our standards or not, and we will be the final arbiters on this matterRarely, we will revoke memberships of repeat offendersSorry, but if you don't like this position then edit Wikipedia instead of Iron Chariots.
=={{SITENAME}}'s Point of View==
Ask any atheist what "the atheist viewpoint" on a particular subject is, and they will probably tell you that there isn't any such thing.  Atheism is not a unified world view; it is a stance on one single issue: disbelief in [[god]]sEvery other position is open for discussion, and atheist opinions on any other subject range all over the placeOne can be an [[apatheist]] or a [[Raëlism|Raelian]] and still technically be considered an atheist.


==Iron Chariots Point of View==
A "purely atheist" site would stop at the first line of the [[Main Page]](Visit [http://www.400monkeys.com/God/ The Official God FAQ] for an example of a pure atheist publication.)
Ask any atheist what is "the atheist viewpoint" on a particular subject, and they will probably tell you that there isn't any such thingAtheism is not a unified world view; it is a position about one single issue: disbelief in gods. Every other position is open to discussion, and atheist opinions range all over every subject. One can be an [[apatheist]] or a [[Raelian]], and still technically be considered an atheist.


A purely atheist site would stop at the first line of the main page.  (Visit [http://www.400monkeys.com/God/ The Official God FAQ] for an example of a pure atheist publication.)
{{SITENAME}} is not a purely atheist site.  Our focus is on counter-apologetics, and we assume that our audience is the type of person that is interested in that subject.  It is further assumed that our editors will have most of the following traits:
 
* [[Rational]] and interested in thoughtful [[argumentation]]
Iron Chariots is not a pure atheist site.  Our focus is on counter-apologetics, and we assume that our audience is the type of person that is interested in the subject.  It is further assumed that our editors have most of the following traits:
 
* Rational and interested in thoughtful argumentation
* [[Skeptical]] towards [[supernatural]] claims
* [[Skeptical]] towards [[supernatural]] claims
* Somewhat [[materialistic]]
* Somewhat [[materialistic]] (in the philosophical, not consumeristic, sense)
* Somewhat [[humanistic]]
* Somewhat [[humanistic]]
* Recognizing [[science]] as a sound approach to acquiring [[knowledge]]
* Recognize [[science]] as a reliable approach to acquiring [[knowledge]]


If atheists and secularists meeting those conditions are strongly divided on an issue, the associated article should mention this and try to provide arguments for and against each position.  Acknowledging disagreement among atheists should not be treated as threatening, since we are opposed to [[dogma]].
If atheists and secularists meeting those conditions are strongly divided on an issue, the associated article should mention this and try to provide arguments for and against each position.  Acknowledging disagreement among atheists should not be treated as threatening, since we are opposed to [[dogma]].


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Revision as of 22:02, 7 July 2018

You know that thing on Wikipedia about having a neutral point of view? Well forget all about that. This is an atheist wiki: of, by, and for atheists. Its intent is to promote robust atheist arguments and counter-apologetics.

We're not just about spouting off competing opinions. We're here to analyze and respond to issues fairly, and often there is no reason to remain neutral. This site will have an inherent bias toward truth, honesty, reason and reality. We will try to fairly present the best examples of opposing arguments if any exist.

Fixing flawed articles is at the discretion of all members. However, the site admins reserve the right to make executive decisions on whether an article adheres to our standards or not, and we will be the final arbiters on this matter. Rarely, we will revoke memberships of repeat offenders. Sorry, but if you don't like this position then edit Wikipedia instead of Religions Wiki.

Religions Wiki's Point of View

Ask any atheist what "the atheist viewpoint" on a particular subject is, and they will probably tell you that there isn't any such thing. Atheism is not a unified world view; it is a stance on one single issue: disbelief in gods. Every other position is open for discussion, and atheist opinions on any other subject range all over the place. One can be an apatheist or a Raelian and still technically be considered an atheist.

A "purely atheist" site would stop at the first line of the Main Page. (Visit The Official God FAQ for an example of a pure atheist publication.)

Religions Wiki is not a purely atheist site. Our focus is on counter-apologetics, and we assume that our audience is the type of person that is interested in that subject. It is further assumed that our editors will have most of the following traits:

If atheists and secularists meeting those conditions are strongly divided on an issue, the associated article should mention this and try to provide arguments for and against each position. Acknowledging disagreement among atheists should not be treated as threatening, since we are opposed to dogma.