If this is worship....?

Question

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines worship as: (4.) extravagant respect or admiration for or devotion to an object of esteem.

If this is true does that mean we could say most Ahteists worship science?

Does that make it their "religion"?

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/worship

Kathy I did say "most"

Parrot nothing in that definition speaks of faith.

Black Dragon Athiest "say" there is no God but that doesn't make it true either.

Answer 1

ABSOLUTELY....2000%. Thank You.

Hebrews 11:17-19
People put their trust in different things. Some place faith in the Lord; others trust in themselves or another person. Faith can even be placed in relationships, money, or politics. Anytime we put absolute trust in something, we demonstrate faith. So, the question isn't, Do I have any faith? but rather, In what have I placed my faith? Looking at that question honestly will shake up your assumptions about your spiritual life.
An old saying explains, "Faith gives feet to belief." Simply put, this means that faith is the active expression of what you believe about God. If you have the idea that He sits in some far-off place called "heaven" and only halfheartedly listens to your prayers, then that will reveal itself in your day-to-day walk of faith. Your God will seem small, powerless, and disinterested. The result will be a string of seemingly unanswered prayers and a general sense of defeat.
If, on the other hand, you believe that God is right beside you, whispering in your ear, pouring out His Holy Spirit upon you - and that He is intimately familiar and concerned with the minutiae of your life - then such a belief will impact your faith walk. Prayer will be a joyful exchange between cherished friends, and the evidence of our heavenly Father's miraculous power will become commonplace in your daily life.

Weak faith says, "God can." Great faith says, "God will." But perfect faith - godly faith - says, "It's done." Your faith is your testimony.


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Answer 2

Athiests are not defined by the worship of science. Atheist are defined by a "belief" in "not believing" any god. There are atheists who center their life around pleasure/pain/sports and the like.
Yes, such choices make it their religion i.e. where they seek their soul satisfaction and are willing to invest their time/treasuure.

Answer 3

Yes, in a way it does. Everyone worships something or someone if you use that definition as a reference.


P.S. Reverend Red Mage - the definition said object of esteem, not object, so therefore science could be included in the definition. Don't down someone else when you don't know what your talking about.

Answer 4

THe way I look at it anything with your "extravagant respect or admiration for or devotion to an object of esteem" is your object at the center of your religion. Science money God whatever.

Answer 5

Well what ever you put as the most important object or thought in your life wither it be money, your job, or education, if that encompasses your thoughts all the time that is your god. The bible state for persons to put the kingdom first.

Answer 6

Science isn't based on faith; in fact, that's the complete opposite of science. So no, not at all.

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The definition of 'religion' says this:

"Religion is a system of social coherence based on a common group of beliefs or attitudes concerning an object, person, unseen being, or system of thought considered to be supernatural, sacred, divine or highest truth, and the moral codes, practices, values, institutions, and rituals associated with such belief or system of thought. It is sometimes used interchangeably with "faith" or "belief system", but is more socially defined than that of personal convictions."

How does science fit into that definition?

Answer 7

I don't think they worship science itself,but they certainly idolize evolutionists scientists who faithfully preach everything they wish to hear.However,they either don't know or simply don't care that those scientists they so faithfully worship are purposely keeping the real truth from them. Hmmm....wonder why that is?

Answer 8

One God, Self another .the thing that you give the most worth to you give worthship or weight , if you have not been to all places you can't say for sure there is no God. Poor science is a tool of autonomy,but not proof .Something they are so loud about.

Answer 9

You could say that, if the definition fits an individual. Be careful about making generalizations about groups of people though. It can cause you to miss information that might support or refute your argument.

Answer 10

Yes, science is the atheist's religion. They believe in it, have faith in it, trust it and preach it.