Before you come in rolling up your sleeves for a fight know that I am an Atheist. Here is my question. Why dont Atheist congragate and form thier own "church" if you will? Let me explain, I grew up a christian. Had to, my parents were. I learned morals through christian teachings. How does an Atheists learn about morals? What is right and what is wrong? And even into my adulthood I didnt mind church because of the social aspects and comradery. Why cant I have that now just because I dont believe?
2007-03-06 10:43:57 · 22 answers · asked by ragbagz 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Atheism isn't a religion. We don't have any rules to follow, except that you cannot believe in God.
There is no need to form a churh, because what would we do? We have no need for prayer or confession...
There are atheist organisations and I would like to see more congregation and atheist events, but it wouldn't be like religion.
We could make a difference if we band together.
2007-03-06 13:02:21 · answer #1 · answered by God Fears Me 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I attend regular services at an atheist church. It has many of the same trappings as a 'regular' non-secular church - music, celebrations, libations, however we don't usually have a preacher, unless it's really late, and someone has been libating a little too freely, then we may get a sermon on the benefits of Astroturf, or 'what's really wrong with this country today', government conspiracies to outlaw marijauna, or as one memorable occassion, an entire diatribe on the need to outfit Canadian geese with kevlar vests to give them a chance against today's arsenal of modern hunting equipment.
Most people would call our church a 'bar', but for those of us in the congregation, it goes far beyond a simple tavern, providing a true sense of community and belonging.
We may not be the best models for moral guidance, however.
2007-03-06 19:11:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
morals are not taught by religion, religions have morals yes, but that doesnt mean you get them there. Morals are formed before a child can understand what religion is truely about. Morals are taught through actions and examples throughout society. Regardless of religion.
And you still can, there are many atheist orgnazations throughout the world, you may have to look hard to find them, as they are not advertised well seeing as most other religions are taught to convert, and many would see an aethist gathering as a prime target, They arent called churches though, not sure what they call them.
2007-03-06 18:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by Xander R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're an Atheist, you already know the answer to what you asked. Because Atheism is NOT a religion. Morals are dictated by society, NOT by a religion and people that aren't born with a moral center are called socipaths. Considering that Christians seem to have a HUGE problem having morals without their god telling them what to do, what do you think that makes them?
Church is for the Christian religion, it is NOT for Atheism because Atheism is not a religion.
2007-03-06 18:52:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Atheists learn morals from commen sense, their parents, and experience (like if they did something and it upset another person, usually this happens in elementary school). Atheist and Christian morals are practically the same. It's a sense of right and wrong.
And, since Atheism is the belief in no god, there can't be a church.
2007-03-06 18:53:17 · answer #5 · answered by Firefly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could still be friends with the people you went to church with, and make friends with other people regardless of their religion, you know. How atheists learn about morals? Well, people DO have senses of right and wrong. You don't need a religion to teach you that.
2007-03-06 18:48:45 · answer #6 · answered by Blackbird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would soon become corrupt and full of con men to attempt to turn our atheist community into a money making pyramid of control hungry animals. kinda like real churches.
but if we bring people there to be told what to believe by others, it goes against everything we stand for. morals are a personal choice we do not all agree on. and yes, not all atheists think exactly alike on every subject. we dont need 'atheist churches', but talk groups and the such are fine imo.
2007-03-06 19:03:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A lot of atheists were raised in religious households, so they learn right from wrong there. For those who grew up in a nonreligious home, they learn from their parents and friends.
For a sense of community with like minded people, try a Universalist church.
2007-03-06 18:51:47 · answer #8 · answered by Together 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never join an atheist "church", it defeats the purpose of thinking for yourself.
Besides, atheists have such wide and varied values and beliefs, there'd be no point.
Morals we get from society, and from common sense "Treat others how you want to be teated" does not have to be taught to you...
If you want social aspects and comeraderie, why don't you try volunteer work? That's what I do.
2007-03-06 18:48:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can. It just won't be in a church.
I'm not sure I'm quite buying what you're claiming about being an atheist, but wth, it doesn't hurt me to suspend my disbelief a little, does it?
I kind of understand what you're saying. But forming an atheist church isn't the answer. I'm sure there are other groups you can join, quite possibly ones consisting of atheists.
2007-03-06 18:47:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋