2007-02-16 06:55:41 · 18 answers · asked by Contemplative Monkey 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
While some of them turn around (well, at least Christians) and state that Christianity is not a religion... *roll eyes*
2007-02-16 06:59:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 06:18:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not discrediting atheism by calling it a religion. They are just trying to show what they see to be a contradiction when atheists oppose religion. Also when atheists try to prevent any religious activity in government sponsered programs. The religioius people say: "Hey! what you fols are doing is religion too!"
I don't agree that atheism is a religion, but I agree with the argument that sometimes things are pretty one-sided when religious activity or symbolism is blocked - it's part of the American culture - and nobody is trying to block any activity or symbolism that could be related to atheism. I believe in freedom of religion, and freedom of thought.
We used to say communism was a religion. And that is true. In fact in the USSR the worship of Lenin was encouraged - although they wouldn't have worded it that way. In schools, teaching about communism was done in the same way we teach about religion.
2007-02-16 07:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not ironic. Its sad and incorrect. Also, it does nothing to discredit Atheism.
2007-02-16 06:59:38 · answer #4 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a religion in that it assumes there is some extra-personal authority (natural laws) that define its moral codes. This in itself is a logical contradiction in terms.
For atheists to claim any sort of moral code is to, by definition, accept that a higher moral authority exists. How is that possible if one believes in "nothing"?
Yet, literally, for atheists, having Aunt Betty over for dinner is just as easily Having Aunt Better for dinner, as there is no moral absolutes in atheist philosophy. Unfortunately, those in this forum who are the loudest and most flippant, have not taken the time to seek formal learning of what they so easily espouse. They merely parrot back what they have heard or read without any synthesis of the issues.
Atheists, like all of the non-righteous before God have had their will to reason clouded by the sinful nature that befell all mankind at the Fall. Hence, they are unable to reason properly and see the truth of God's revelation.
Want to know why atheists hang around this forum so much? See See Erika R's excellent and cogently written answer at: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvfsfC_oV9b71eDhBO9.t8jsy6IX?qid=20070214222750AABkZwl&show=7#profile-info-wudNsFgZaa
2007-02-16 07:17:56 · answer #5 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Since 'atheism' makes an absolute statement "there is no God".
The only way that 'atheism' can be true, is for the "believer" to have absolute knowledge of all things in, on, and around this planet.
Let's start calling these people what they really are - 'Agnostics' - because they "believe or have the opinion that there is no God".
2007-02-16 07:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by whathappentothisnation 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Absolutely. I have no religion. Period. Religious people have a real hard time grasping that fact.
2007-02-16 06:58:39 · answer #7 · answered by Gene Rocks! 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is it ironic when an atheist who doesn't care about God because they believe there is no God, to constantly bash those who?
Does an atheist go preaching the their beliefs?
There is nothing to gain for an atheist to worry about believers. There is everything to gain for a believer to worry about atheists.
2007-02-16 07:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Blasphemy!
2007-02-16 06:58:17 · answer #9 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Calling Atheism a religion is like calling bald a hair color."
- Don Hirschberg
2007-02-16 07:00:01 · answer #10 · answered by Mike K 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋