well, I think it makes sense. Basically, you don't believe in the existence of a god, but you DO believe in the values, tradition, and the moral teachings of Jesus, Jesus being, for them, a kind of "model", example, of what a Christian should be, one who helps others, etc... You do know that religion isn't all about believing in God, right? Well, a so-called "christian atheist" (the name in itself is an oxymoron, I agree) accepts the "cultural" aspect of Christianism, but rejects the 'holy' side to it, meaning they probably don't believe in heaven or hell, etc. That's what I understood, I'm not saying it's correct, I have to admit it's the first time I hear about that. edit: haha, I agree with Peachey.

It's to do with culture. A muslim atheist is one with muslim culture but has a lack of belief in God. I am a Christian Atheist, I have the Christian culture and celebrate Christmas. But I don't think God exists at all, and I hate the oppression that Christianity and islam spread.

excuse me i think this question is not good to post. cowboy...

I am a muslim ,but i can say:jesus for us is like mohammed ,he's a prophet, not a god,and there are one god we can't see him but we can know that he's true oh sis i know but i mean ; Christian believe on god like us ,but there are many atheist ,in Islam if you don't believe in god you are not Muslim at all

It sounds like a very weird concept to me... but I'll have a try. I guess it means that while you don't believe there is a Christian god (or any other god for that matter), you still agree with the moral principles of behaviour: forgiveness, turning the other cheek, helping people out, sacrificing your own wants for the benefit of others, and loving one another. Basically. Hmmmmm calling it 'Christian Atheism' still sounds self-contradictory.