2006-08-07 03:51:51 · 35 answers · asked by Nafertiti 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Technically, atheism would not be a religion, because the definition of atheism derives from the Greek word atheos, which means "without gods" or "lack of belief in gods". This completely contradicts the definition of religion, which is a strong belief in a supernatural power(s) or gods that control human destiny. Therefore, atheism would not be a considered a religion.
2006-08-07 04:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by clandestinelove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheist too is a religion, because they too cannot live without believing anything, they believe there is no GOD, but most of them believe there is some power controlling this world otherwise they may be just fools who thinks everything comes automatic, even the universe, when we won't get anything free in this world.
Athiest too is a reiligion but it depends how you define a religion?
2006-08-07 03:58:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jaffs G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a religion requires a trade of belief or ritual for supernatural gains or supernatural influence over events.
Atheist has conjugations- atheists, atheism, atheistic. The proper conjugation for the word you used in your question is atheism, not atheist.
2006-08-07 06:46:07 · answer #3 · answered by corvis_9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheist looks to be a religion against religion... I dont realy understand it but is their choice who am i to judge..
Looks like they would be lonely (no God and all)
2006-08-07 04:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously not. And you meant to say "atheism". An atheist is not a religion, and neither is atheism.
2006-08-07 03:58:02 · answer #5 · answered by reverenceofme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next question you are going to ask is if Democracy is a religion. Isn't there a minimum cutoff point for IQ on this forum?
2006-08-07 03:56:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, more like a complete lack of religion.
2006-08-07 04:01:58 · answer #7 · answered by AutumnDays 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not having a religion would be a religion??? That'd sound weird.
2006-08-07 03:55:35 · answer #8 · answered by simfr21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
Atheism is a religion in the same way baldness is a hair color.
Its like asking someone who doesnt drive what color car they own.
Its like asking someone who doesnt eat ice cream what their favorite flavor is.
Atheism literally means "without religion", Atheist have NO religion, it is not a religion in itself.
2006-08-07 03:55:28 · answer #9 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheism means, literally, lack of theism. Refusal of belief in God or gods. No, it is not a religion.
2006-08-07 03:59:43 · answer #10 · answered by 006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋