I have been watching with some interest (not enough to post all the links) the discussion of the new idea of calling non-believers "brights", as in "I profess no belief in religion, so I am a Bright". Jimmy Doc over at Outside the Beltway has been participating. (See what would have happened had you gone to college, BJB?)

I think the term is arrogant.

I offer the Webster's-approved appellation "secularist" as an inclusive and inoffensive name for non-believers.

It seems they would like something shorter and catchier. I can't see why. Episcopalians and Presbyterians seem to do just fine.

On the other hand, having someone call himself a "bright" would send you that perfect signal to say "hey" to Betsy across the room...

LATER: Sorry, looks like Dr. Taylor put forth "secularist" first at Poliblog.