It's kind of assumed.
The general adopted stance with atheism is a scientific outlook on it, in that if proof does show up to the contrary, and it's sufficient to warrant a change in theory, then you change the theory.

Whereas with religion, blind faith is all that's involved. Whether you work by the book, or make your own beliefs. You fundamentally look away from the evidence around you and say

'Fuck off reality! I believe what I believe and no one can change that!'

And that's going to get us nowhere.
(Tetigi can't be bothered with apathy., Sun 22 Feb 2009, 19:49, Reply)