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Atheist joke mocks 'God did it' explanation
Original: THEIST DICTIONARY: Unknown (ˌənˈnōn), adj: God Did It. ______________________ # atheism # faith # god
A satirical dictionary definition is making the rounds among atheists online, defining the word 'unknown' as simply meaning 'God did it.' The joke mocks the habit of attributing unexplained phenomena to divine action rather than scientific inquiry. It has drawn engagement from users discussing the divide between religious faith and secular reasoning, with reactions ranging from amusement to pushback from believers.
Why now: The joke taps into ongoing online debates between atheists and religious believers over how unexplained things should be explained.
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- THEIST DICTIONARY: Unknown (ˌənˈnōn), adj: God Did It. ______________________ # atheism # faith # god · tomcapuder@universeodon.com · 1
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