Buddhism doesn't count
2006-07-12 06:23:16 · 25 answers · asked by HocusPocus 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, it is not.
That is, if you are using "religion" by its true meaning, that is, the system of belief and practices regarding the supernatural or divine.
Atheism doesn't have a system of beliefs, practices or even common philosophies. The only common thing between atheists is their lack of "theism".
Some people use "religion" as synonymous of "obsession" or "fanaticism", then you might use it in some atheistic cases, but it's not accurate. Some christians like to use this meaning when they talk about atheism.
2006-07-12 06:44:38 · answer #1 · answered by Oedipus Schmoedipus 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not really..... every single atheist has the freedom to define himself and his views, if that is considered a religion, then for each atheist there is one, new, unique religion
it doesn't matter
the term "atheist" is self-limiting and restrictive IMO, the disbelief of existence and adherence to a particular god is not the only reason a person should be considered an atheist
a religious person can skirt the edges of atheism in their daily thoughts, and an atheist can easily fancy the idea that god may really exist
the boundaries are human made..
2006-07-12 13:43:57 · answer #2 · answered by dojodomo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a religion, any more than rejecting the existence of ghosts is a religion.
Quoting Sam Harris: {Atheism is not a philosophy; it is not even a view of the world; it is simply a refusal to deny the obvious. Unfortunately, we live in a world in which the obvious is overlooked as a matter of principle. The obvious must be observed and re-observed and argued for. This is a thankless job. }
2006-07-12 13:35:00 · answer #3 · answered by ideogenetic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Atheism is a actually a lack of religion or disbelief in the teachings of all religions. It really leaves you free to develop a very logical mind instead of blindly believing the words of a book with unkown origins.
2006-07-12 13:32:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mark D. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we all have our own "religions"... how we explain and rationalize what happens and how. But atheism itself is simply a way of asserting that you don't believe in a higher power/God(s). Atheists' own personal beliefs vary, and many people feel very strongly about these beliefs. This passion for non-belief may seem like religious fervor, but a religion it is not.
2006-07-12 14:06:48 · answer #5 · answered by bIGrED 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theism is the belief in one or more deities; A-theism would be the opposite of that. Religion is defined as belief concerning the supernatural, sacred, or divine, and the practices and institutions associated with such belief. So no, Atheism is not a religion.
2006-07-12 13:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by browneyedgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No atheist's are a non denomination society, they, by admittance denounce any form of organized religion.
Atheists do not believe in a God or higher power and do not construct gatherings for the purpose of enhancing their belief.
Atheism cannot be counted as a religion.
2006-07-12 13:30:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A religion is a belief that somehow we're not going to permanently die, but that some sub-microscopic part of us will live on forever. Atheists have no such belief, therefore it can't and isn't a religion. It is the absence of religion.
2006-07-12 13:33:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The very word "atheist" means that a person doesn't believe in ANY Supreme Being of any kind, good or evil. If there's no "spirtual basis" for showing good, evil, life, death and etc...how can you have a religion?
2006-07-12 13:33:44 · answer #9 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't. Being a atheist means you do not follow or believe in any god(s) so that would rule out it being called a religion.
2006-07-12 13:33:16 · answer #10 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋