Why does the "religion and spirituality" section seem to draw so many atheists compared to Christians

Question

Not attacking. Really want to know from atheists. Do atheists consider that their lack of belief in God is a religion? If you do not believe in God then can you believe that man has a spirit? So what about atheism leads to "spirituality"? I am not saying that atheists can't think on a deeper intimate level but is it "religion and spirituality"? What's spirituality to you?

That is what really surprised me with this forum. I expected to see postings from people with varying beliefs on who God is and how we relate to Him. I was either naive or did not understand that atheism is actually a religion and a confirmation of a spirit of some kind. Or do you just monitor this forum because you deny religion and spirituality.

Don't get upset. I'm not saying you shouldn't post hear. Just saying I was surprised and would like a serious atheist (not angry) to help me understand your views on whether or not you view atheism as a religion and spiritual journey.

Please don't just read this and write some little trite get used to it. I am SERIOUS do you as an aheist consider yourself to be religious and spiritual. I REALLY want to know.

JP

Thank you for an inteligent response that gives me a little insight

suicideblonde

Thanks for the totally worthless answer. In no way did it help me understand you and your thoughts as an atheist.

I think one poster is right here. Some atheist are just here to as he put it p*** people off. Others are trying to correct those who don't understand that God doesn't exist

Finally!

Getting some real answers that help me understand. Thanks. And whats with all the thumbs down. Since when is asking a real question where I want answer BAD?

Answer 1

You're not getting many serious answers because this question is asked several times a day. We've grown weary of answering, and as everyone has their own reasons, they are as varied as the people who express them.

If you are sincere, and I believe that you are, you may want to search the question.You will find countless answers. Simply click on *ask* and type in *Why do atheists come to the R&S forum?* You should get quite a few results. Just click on any of them, read to your hearts content, and you will have your answers. It won't cost you any points.

I'm here simply because I wanted to see what made people tick. As this is an emotionally charged forum, I figured that I would be guaranteed both spirited and spiritual answers. I was correct.

Good day to you.

Answer 2

particular, their are many different questions published right here for the time of the day, you basically do no longer be conscious them. in case you haven't any longer observed Christianity + Atheism > 80 5% of the U. S. inhabitants. The shoppers of the U. S. website are on the whole from the U. S.. Edit to characteristic: And it may grant up given which you do no longer like it? Sorry, It would not artwork that way. besides if Christians and Atheist did no longer conflict, R&S may be any such bore no person may be right here to respond to questions. And the two facets do answer severe questions and reply to rubbish with rubbish.

Answer 3

I'm not trying to be rude, but largely Christians feel they know all the answers, and don't need to question so much.
It's a cliche but most people have a certain need, or "hole" that can be fulfilled by various things, but the simplest are drugs, and religion, also what is loosely termed spirituality.
As far as atheism being a religion, I don't think so (many do). For it to be one atheists would have to think in terms of God or no God being an absolute choice, that's a choice imposed by theists,Christians, for example.
No more meaningful than someone saying they believe that a giant invisible mushroom controls our lives, and calling those who don't believe that by a catergorization, suggesting the lack of a giant invisible mushroom in their lives is signifigant

Answer 4

Atheism is not a religion, but it does pertain to religion, since it is the lack thereof. So, being a subject that pertains to religion, it falls under the broad heading, "Religion and Spirituality."

My experience on the internet is that, on sites that have separate R&S and Atheism/Agnosticism categories, sincere Christians and Atheists/Agnostics tend to stay on their sides of the fence, whereas fundies and insecure atheists will flame each other. Agnostics generally drift around both sides, favoring Atheism, but if they go over to the Christian side, they don't troll. There's always more instances of fundies trolling atheists than the reverse.

Answer 5

No, I do not consider it a religion, quite the opposite. That's not to say that an atheist couldn't have a religion or be spiritual, many do, and can. I am not one of those. But just because I am not something doesn't mean I can't have an opinion on it. I'm not a politician but that doesn't stop me from having an opinion on politics.

Answer 6

Why, simple: there's a culture war going on. We're here to ensure that the truth is what comes out of the cruicible.

To answer the rest of your questions in order:

Lack of belief is not a religion.

Most atheists, if not all, do not believe that humans have spirits.

Many would deny that they are spiritual at all. I find spirituality in knowledge, sincere debate, and in forcing myself into out-of-body experiences using pain, hyperthermia, and exhaustion. But that's just my experience of an abnormal neurological condition.

Answer 7

I asked why atheists come here, and they said you dont have to be religious to be spiriual, or belive in god to be spiritual, so I asked a questions, what is spirit without God, I didnt get any responses. My guess is that in some way atheist want to know they are in control, that they are better than someone because they think their brain is the only think they should rely on. But I don't know. (watch the thumbs down # go up-------------> ;) )

Answer 8

2 reasons: 1. Spirituality doesn't have to be theistic; my good friend is a very spiritual zen buddhist and an atheist. 2. Because fundamentalism has threatened our western society, people come here to attack fundamentalists. Were it not for the sillyness with stem cell research, the 10 commandments, anti-evolution, and trying to push religion into issues such as brain-dead people on life support, fundamentalists would be less of a target. Add to this the fact that fundamentalists in the Middle East are reaking havoc on our safety and this just adds to the problem.

Answer 9

By the grace of God, atheists are lead to this "Religion and Spirituality" Section because, while they self-procalim to be atheists, they too thirst for Divine truth inwardly while at the same time they deny it outwardly.

Fittingly I would say, atheists are masters of hypocrisy. But at the end, when they will have their own "encounter with the Divine", their atheism will be converted into realization and deeper relationship with the Lord.

Answer 10

Partly bacause there is a lot of nonsense being spread around here about atheists and we feel the need to stand up for ourselves. Partly because Chrsitians have a tendency to try to validate their religion through legislation and someone needs to stand up against that. Partly because Christians seem to want to pretend we don't exist or are sdomehow amoral. And partly because I enjoy the discussion.