Communists in several countries, namely the USSR, tried to eliminate faith through violent means and coersion in order to bring about their idea of utopia. But it did not work. Do any athiests hope to change society and how?
2006-07-06 07:27:37 · 23 answers · asked by Kevin J 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't want to eliminate religion and I can't do nothing about faith, since faith is something very personal.
The only thing I'd propose is education, high quality laic education. Religion should be taught at home and church. I've noticed that several countries among those with higher education quality have a higher percentage of atheists / agnostic / humanists, not sure if it indicates something, but it has called my attention. The number of fallacies proposed in YA! as evidence to prove anything makes me wonder what kind of education some people had.
Communism was mostly a economic idea and a political movement. Considered that most ex-communist countries have a high percentage of atheist, I'm not so sure their goal to eliminate religion wasn't working. What didn't work was their economy and lack of freedom, that includes, religious freedom.
2006-07-06 07:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by Oedipus Schmoedipus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whilst I take your point about the USSR, I don't believe that atheists are, in any way, trying to bring about the elimination of religion. Why should they? By definition an atheist is a disbeliever in God, and that is that! They don't attempt to offer an alternative.
It's a pity that certain religious fanatics (and I don't mean you!) can't see it that way. So if you believe in a certain religion, that's fine. But please don't expect everybody to tow the line. Instead, I would ask you to take a more democratic approach and say,"If you believe in God, that's fine, but if you don't believe in God, that's OK too!"
Unfortunately, it would seem that the only people, prepared to go along this line are atheists and agnostics.
2006-07-06 08:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by brainyandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All we have to do is educate people. Ignorance is the only thing keeping religion afloat today. And unfortunately for theists, now that the internet is here, among other things, ignorance is not going to be nearly so prevalent.
There are a lot of theists in the world right now. But I'll bet you 30-40% of their children won't be. And their children's children will have an even bigger percentage. The knowledge is out there. And the children of the future won't be afraid to read it.
Religion will dissolve on its own within 100 years. (That's my estimate)
2006-07-06 08:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was not aware that Atheists felt a need to change the way other people thought. The people I know who pledge themselves as Atheists believe what they believe, and are fine with it. I have never had a conversation with an Atheist who wanted to change my way of thinking.
Personally, I feel there are few religious groups who feel everyone should believe as they do. My two cents: the world will never believe in one religious idea. Is that bad? No. It encourages us to keep asking questions and having faith and strengthening our values.
2006-07-06 07:33:11 · answer #4 · answered by stephen_masoncity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a difference between forcing state sponsered atheism on faithful people and the actions of athiest who simply want to be left alone by religious people.
Atheists dont want to force others into being like them, however they will fight back when religious nuts force their social agenda upon them.
Give it time, religion is dying albeit slowly. More and more people are recognizing that in all likeliness there is no god (s).
2006-07-06 07:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by JCCCMA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care what anyone else believes. I have read the bible, studied many different religions and attend church. After all this, I made an educated decision to not believe. If everyone else in the world wants to believe differently from me go ahead. I really don't care. Too bad christans can't think this way.
2006-07-06 07:35:16 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the atheists goal to "eliminate religion" only to offer people a fair choice. Christians on the other hand are trying to convert the atheists.
2006-07-06 07:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by Sarcastic Jesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't change others thinking. I have trouble enough changing my own. I could care less if you believe in god.If it makes you a better person and you interact well with me I'm all for it for you. I hate when people proselytize me. Although I'd like a Utopia where we could all get along.
2006-07-06 07:48:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DON'T THINK THAT IS AN ATHIEST PLAN, ATHIEST ARE IGNORANT IN THE KNOWLEDGE AND IN DENIAL ABOUT ACCEPTING SOMETHING THEY CAN'T SEE, ONLY THERE IS ALOT OF PROOF, AND MOST OF ALL I THINK THEY ARE AFRAID OF BEING JUDGED, SCARED THEY WILL HAVE TO CHANGE SOME OF THE THINGS THEY DO, AND THEY ARE LOST, BUT GOD IS ALWAYS HERE LOOKING AFTER HIS CHILDREN AND WAITING FOR THEM TO SEE HIS LIGHT THAT WILL SHINE THROUGH US FROM THE GIFT IN JESUS AND THE HOLY SPIRIT THAT COMES INTO US.
2006-07-06 07:32:22 · answer #9 · answered by bryton1001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion will never be eliminated. The intellectually weak will always need a crutch for their fear of the unknown.
2006-07-06 07:54:32 · answer #10 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋