I am saved and belong to a church called the salvation army, but I cant help but noticing all the problems with the stories they tell me. I dont even believe in a god any more because of logic. Does that mean Im athiest?
2007-06-20 04:19:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nope...
You have just changed your status from being a follower (blind faith) to becoming a seeker (attempting to find out for yourself.)
If you ever give up your search as being pointless, that is when you start thinking in terms of atheism.
You started your post with the words:
I AM SAVED...
An atheist would not have said that!
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2007-06-20 04:25:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheism, as a philosophical view, is the position that either affirms the nonexistence of gods or rejects theism. When defined more broadly, atheism is the absence of belief in deities, alternatively called nontheism. Although atheists are commonly assumed to be irreligious, some religions, such as Buddhism, have been characterized as atheistic.
Many self-described atheists are skeptical of all supernatural beings and cite a lack of empirical evidence for the existence of deities. Others argue for atheism on philosophical, social or historical grounds. Although many self-described atheists tend toward secular philosophies such as humanism and naturalism, there is no one ideology or set of behaviors to which all atheists adhere.
The term atheism originated as a pejorative epithet applied to any person or belief in conflict with established religion. With the spread of freethought, scientific skepticism, and criticism of religion, the term began to gather a more specific meaning and was sometimes used as a self-description by atheist.
My husband has chosen to call him self a athiest because he also feels there is no God. So I believe your only one if you choose to be.
2007-06-20 11:32:43 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs.Jay Chandler 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must have purpose to have a religion. You are presently involved with the world affair and not God affair. As you indulge in something,whether it's sports, career, or just being a housewife or anything pertaining to the world affair without God but of your own capabilities and mind then you have separated yourself from the divine blessing/law and power. Birds of the same feather flocks together. Be very carefull , you are not a crow but a dove.
2007-06-20 11:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by Kingdomchild07 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it does not. You began with something about being saved. Saved from what exactly. A burning building? What?
An Atheist rejects any notion of god or higher beings. You sound like you are not a free thinker, or you would not be in a church or announcing that you are 'saved'.
2007-06-20 14:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only you can decide that, since it only involves you. Might a recommend a book for you to read?
Losing Faith in Faith, by Dan Barker. It's by a former minister turned atheist, and he knows the bible inside out! Check out the Freedom from Religion Foundation, as well. www.ffrf.org
2007-06-20 11:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by Mi Atheist Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably, but what's in a name. Logic is a great tool. Follow it where it leads. Compassion and reason are the best way to know the difference between right and wrong.
Good luck.
2007-06-20 11:33:46 · answer #6 · answered by Herodotus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it but in your first sentence you say that you're "saved." Doesn't sound like something an atheist would say. Don't buy into anyone's "stories," believe what you believe. Perhaps you're more of an agnostic.
2007-06-20 11:23:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could. Or it could mean your agnostic (if you are unsure whether you believe in God or not).
Or you could just be going through a troubling time, as many Christians do.
2007-06-20 11:23:14 · answer #8 · answered by Stardust 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No God= atheist. I pray that you will accept Him back into your life...Just change Churches!
2007-06-20 12:43:27 · answer #9 · answered by jasmin2236 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't believe any gods exist, yes you are an atheist.
2007-06-20 11:22:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋