Do you consider your Atheism a religion or a lack of religion? Do you try to evangelize others to convince them to be Atheists? If you argue in favor of Atheism, is it to defend your own beliefs or to convert others to Atheism? If you ARE trying to get others to be Atheists, what are the benefits to them if they do in fact become Atheists?
2006-10-13 08:55:15 · 10 answers · asked by z 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
1. lack
2. I don't restrain the evidence against their religious beliefs. Some people might consider that evangelism. I just consider it reasoned argument.
3. Mostly it's to refine my position.
4. Honest inquiry is independent of the personal "benefits" of belief. If you are motivated by "benefits", just believe whatever you want and never question it.
2006-10-13 09:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheism has absolutely nothing to do with religion and everything to do with one's own spirituality. There is no evangelizing others or trying to force our beliefs (or lack thereof) on others...unlike many religious zealots. Have you ever heard of a group of atheists killing believers in the name of non-belief? Religion has been the leading cause of death throughout history and continues to be to this day. I chose to be atheist because I think religion is a needless thing. One can be spiritual without being religious. I'm sure the belief in a higher power...God...was created to maintain fear, and in turn order, in certain societies. But it has grown completely out of control People are so easily manipulated into believing things. But I have some questions for you:
- Why are there so many denominations? Doesn't everyone believe in the same God?
- Don't people have anything better to do than to fight about who's god is better?
- With so many gods out there, which is the right one?
- Are the Buddhists and Hindus wrong?
- Why is religious text so ambiguous?
2006-10-13 11:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by pianoman92 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheism would be lack of religion.....by the definition of religion. Are you changing the meaning of religion itself?
NOUN: 1a. 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.
Which supernatural power(s) would atheists be 'believing' in?
We can't possibly evangelize others ...by the definition of evangelize.
TRANSITIVE VERB: 1. To preach the gospel to. (enough said?)
I'll let you go with 'convert' ... although you KNOW that sounds 'preachy'.
Yes, I defend logic and rationality and reality. And yes, I would love it if you would become a logical, rational person, basing your truth in reality.
The benefits include not having to go to church to be told what to think and how to act. Basing your charity on actually helping people to have a good life and be able to contribute... not just to survive. No threat of eternal damnation.
2006-10-13 09:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by eantaelor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, religion is a set of beliefs about the nature of the universe. Atheism is only one belief (there are no gods) and has nothing to do with the nature of the universe.
2006-10-13 09:02:34 · answer #4 · answered by The Resurrectionist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I consider myself more of an agnostic than an atheist, but I pretty much just keep my beliefs to myself. If someone wants to talk about that stuff, I will, but I don't feel any need to convert people to my way of thinking. I'm not so arrogant or presumptuous to think that I know what is best for another person's life.
2006-10-13 09:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a lack of religion. there's nothing specific about an a-theist, much in the same way that there's nothing specific about a non-astrology.
i personally argue in favour of atheism to convert others.
the benefits are numerous. religion holds science back and also instructs people to follow rules that there is no need to follow. for example, it hurts no one if gays marry, but a theist thinks that it is their job to god to keep gays from marrying. in many ways, theists do things that are much more harmful, everything from terrorism to oppression, to scaring children needlessly, to trying to ban condom promotion, to trying to censor air waves. the list goes on and on really.
2006-10-13 09:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by tobykeogh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- Lack of religion.
- I argue falsehood where I see it. If a theist wishes to not have the discussion, I will not force it on them. If they agree to the discussion, I will discuss it with all the passion I have for it.
- When I argue, it is with the intention of eliminating falsehood.
- They are finally free to become moral agents and take full responsibility for themselves.
2006-10-13 08:59:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
athiesm is a lack of "religion" but it IS a belief. its the BELIEF in god's non-existance. and there are quite a few who argue their point cause christians sit there and shove their religion in the atheists face. its "do unto others as you would have others do unto you" if your going to shove your beliefs in my face then i'll do the same to you :D
2006-10-13 08:57:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a religion.
No
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2006-10-13 08:57:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
who cares,i dont.
2006-10-13 08:58:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋