Would you consider atheism a religion even though there is no belief in God?

Answer 1

As an atheist, I can say no. We make decisions, and can explain things, with fact and common sense. I do not need the faith that defines religion.

Answer 2

Yes. Buddhism is a religion which doesnt worship a God. It has beliefs. Therefore atheism has the beliefs that God doesn't exist and of evolution. Therefore atheism could be considered a religion

Answer 3

Atheism simply means that one does not believe in a god or gods. It says nothing about other spiritual or supernatural belief. If you accept that religion can exist without theology, Buddhism, Taoism, Scientology, Unitarianism, and other faiths can all be considered non-theistic religions. It is possible to be an atheist and be any of these.

So , no. Atheism is simply a stance on one spiritual issue (the existence of god or gods) and does not hold the multiple beliefs that constitute a religion..

Answer 4

Here's how the Yahoo dictionary defines religion:

re·li·gion (r-ljn) NOUN:

1. a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
b. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
3. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
4. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.


I would argue that atheism falls under definition #4 and could be called a religion.

Answer 5

Theism means belief in any deity .. A - theism is opposite of Theism.. So evidently it means that there is no belief on any deity as such. But Atheism cannot be equated with religion. It can be a group of ppl with various beliefs, but not believing in deity. In short the only commonality suggested is non belief in deity. and no other hence the essential ingredient for a religion ie. belief in something or anything goes missing.. Hence no it can't be treated as a religion.

Answer 6

Here you go: this should help:
re·li·gion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-ljn)
n.

Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.

a·the·ism ( P ) Pronunciation Key (th-zm)
n.

Disbelief in or denial of the existence of God or gods.
The doctrine that there is no God or gods.
Godlessness; immorality.

... so, no.

Answer 7

I'd say a religion in the loose sense of the word does not have to include god..... rather a set of beliefs.... so yea I'd say atheism is a religion

Answer 8

Not a religion per se but definitely a belief. They provide another look from a different angle to the whole of religion. It's always good to have several views of a subject. It makes a decision much better rather than if it were based solely on one thought.

Answer 9

Absolutely.
No1 today, tomorrow or day after will be able to prove that GOD does nto exist.
Its easy to prove that BIblical god does nto exist but the concept of GOD is far byound our udnerstanding.
On this note. Since athiest same as religious ppl have to use. I belive GOD exist or I don't belive GOD exist they both using belives not the facts.
The main confusion for ppl its not about GOD its about religion its self. GOD may well exist but if he does he is defentialy not stupid or cruel and primitive like Those major religions trying to portrait him.
Look at the quantum phisics. Just another religion with modern concept.
Therefore GOD exists.
Peace.

Answer 10

Atheism is the natural state of all living creatures. Mankind invented religion. Atheists don't practice it.

So no, it's not a religion. It's a human being living sanely.

Answer 11

It's not a religion, religion is a belief in something greater than us. Athiests believe in nothing. Gotta have something for a religion, therefore athiests should probably be in a different forum.