2007-09-03 17:58:09 · 12 answers · asked by awr.marendradika 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
education
2007-09-03 18:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
If I'm understanding you correctly, you're asking why the number of atheists keeps increasing.
First of all, you'd have to be sure that population is increasing. There's really no clear indicator that that's the case. It might be increasing in some places, Europe for example, but I'd wager it's probably decreasing in the US.
If you're wondering about the reasons people might choose to be an atheist, that's more of a personal matter. However, there are some common answers.
First, science and reason tend to point to a creator-less universe. From a historical perspective, religion seems to have been created as an early attempt to explain unknown phenomenon. Now that we have a greater understanding of how things work, we can abandon some of the older, out-dated ideas.
Religion tends to be dogmatic, that is, they remain unchanged despite contradictory evidence. Reason and common sense dictate that when presented with new evidence, one should change their stance to reflect that. Science in general abides by that rule. That flexibility is what makes new discoveries possible.
In the end, it's more about personal choice. And despite what other people are saying, I personally don't think education is a major factor. I think that's just an elitist point of view that doesn't answer the real question.
2007-09-03 18:39:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume your question is about why the number of atheists increasing.
I think it's because of advances in scientific knowledge coupled with increased cultural pluralism. People no longer need a concept of God to explain (for example) natural phenomenon like the weather. And people are more aware now of how many different ideas there are about God out there, which IMO, leads some people to conclude (since they can't all be right) that people are easily misled when it comes to religion (and the next step after that is thinking, maybe they are all wrong, maybe there isn't even a God at all).
2007-09-03 18:15:48 · answer #3 · answered by Janineisacoolsouthernchick 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As three year olds, we'll believe just about anything. As time goes by we gain the power of critical thinking.
For any theists, at what age did you first hear about such a concept and why did you believe it?
Gullible children were the basis of the nazi party, the north Koreans and then some.
2007-09-03 18:16:17 · answer #4 · answered by guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pop Culture.
Mass Media.
Marketing.
2007-09-03 18:14:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
this question feels like a precise wing attempt to forged doubt on something (for this reason Atheism) with out producing any information to back up the fact. the final is notable at this. No, it does not look like the style of suicides has extra beneficial.
2016-10-17 21:30:34 · answer #6 · answered by dunston 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dissatistfaction with the increasing lawlessness of world events coupled with corrupt church officials.
2007-09-03 18:09:59 · answer #7 · answered by ♥☺ bratiskim∞! ☺♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because people are fed up with mythological answers. Reality is far more interesting and useful.
2007-09-03 22:48:36 · answer #8 · answered by Freethinking Liberal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the new "the man". There is always something the youth needs to rebel against, right now it is religion. It'll change again.
2007-09-03 19:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by disTurbed angeL 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As modern man advances in knowledge, astronomy, physics, etc., the less reliance is placed on fairy tales, superstitions, and intellectual dishonesty....
2007-09-03 19:00:00 · answer #10 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because Christianity is so two-faced it is hilarious, thou shall not kill= the crusades, the Inquisition, Salem witch trials. Priests molesting little boys. should i go on or keep going?
2007-09-03 20:28:15 · answer #11 · answered by stinky_pitts_101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋