Then how can atheism be a form of religion?!?!?! Knock it off with that dumb stupid stuff!
2006-12-12 07:17:03 · 14 answers · asked by vehement_chemical 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i don't think aetheism is a form of religion; rather it is a lack thereof.
religion cannot be a form of aetheism. it's contradictory.
2006-12-12 07:19:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course atheism isn't a religion. It is a way of thinking, a stystem of belief if you will. Some people get confused and think that a system of beliefs and a religion are the same thing.
Many say it because some atheists are very passionate about atheism. Almost "religiously" passionate, you could say.
I am a passionate atheist (used to be agnostic - raised agnostic)
i have no religion
2006-12-12 07:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by A 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is not a religion
Merriam-Webster's Definition
atheism
One entry found for atheism.
Main Entry: athe·ism
Pronunciation: 'A-thE-"i-z&m
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French athéisme, from athée atheist, from Greek atheos godless, from a- + theos god
1 archaic : UNGODLINESS, WICKEDNESS
2 a : a disbelief in the existence of deity b : the doctrine that there is no deity
So now since we all know that it is not considered a religion,I guess it's safe to say they do come to the Religion and Spirituality Forum to cast doubt into the minds of religious people and to push their beliefs on us?
2006-12-12 07:30:15 · answer #3 · answered by Alicia S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right. That question has been asked so damned many times. You'd think people would be able to figure it out for themselves. Atheism holds that deities do not exist. Period. That could be called a believe, but it definitely isn't a religion.
2006-12-12 07:22:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW! This is the most stupid quetion ever. ATHEISM is not a type of religion, it is the lack of one. They do not believe in any religion over another, which means they don't believe in an after life or God. ATHEISM IS THE LACK OF RELIGION!
2006-12-12 07:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A religion is a set of beliefs in the existence of one or more deities. Atheism is absence of belief in any dieties.
2006-12-12 07:22:26 · answer #6 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is the faith or belief in something...
Athiets dont believe in ANYTHING therefore by definition of Atheism they are not a religion.
Agnostics are in that fine line between belief and non belief.. and are not a religion
2006-12-12 07:20:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Atheism is a form or religion.
Your original question is the one that doesnt make sense.
PS...Alicia (below) Define Religion: 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, traditions, and rituals associated with such belief or system of thought.
System of thought considered to be the highest truth..isnt that what atheists believe......
2006-12-12 07:24:38 · answer #8 · answered by Jose 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well most religious people are atheist with respect to thor, amon ra, the flying spagetti monster, odin and every other god who has ever been worshipped, atheists just include one extra god.
2006-12-12 07:20:07 · answer #9 · answered by Om 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Thank you for your enlightened opinion.
Atheism= a, anti and theism, god
Atheism= opposition to religion
An idea cannot oppose itself.
2006-12-12 07:19:50 · answer #10 · answered by Draco Paladin 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋