# So tell me, what defines a True Atheist?

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**Created:** [March 2, 2017, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-tell-me-what-defines-a-true-atheist/781222 "2017-03-02T18:07:01Z")\
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> [@ISiddiqui](#):
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> So I ran into a curious phenomenon, the Atheistic Christian. Though I’m sure there are members of both parties that would disavow them from admittance.

This phenomenon has been addressed in the current twin thread:

> [@A question for those that call themselves "Christian"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-those-that-call-themselves-christian/781219/28):
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> […] a lot of these people are “cultural Christians.” They don’t adhere much to the doctrines of their church, but call themselves Christians because that’s what you’re supposed to be.

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