Neutraligon wrote:Although, I would say that rather then them saying that they need not concern themselves with the metaphysical they might just say there is no evidence the metaphysical exists.
Correct. Atheism/Anti-theism generally leads into a framework of understanding that is 100% based on physicality for the reason you have stated above. Only physical matters are ever considered.
This being the epistemological prism of analysis used today in Western societies.