According to Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary, religion is several things including "a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith." While this is not the top definition, it is at least one (http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/religion).
Therefore, by definition, agnosticism and atheism are religions because atheists and agnostics often believe what they believe with ardor.
However, many Christians, Muslims, Jews, Agnostics, and Atheists alike believe agnosticism and atheism are not religions.
If they are not religions, what are they? Are they beliefs? And isn't the word "belief" synonymous with "religion"?
I'm looking for intelligent answers with evidence/research from Christians, Muslims, Jews, Agnostics, Atheists, and any other ism.
2006-12-10
05:04:04
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