Religion: A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.
So in essence, most Atheists are religious because they believe in their cause or principle and are devoted to it.
Uh-oh!!! Now comes the hate and rage mail... AGAIN!
2007-09-21 05:02:12 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
dude, i just asked this question 2 weeks ago...the answers you will get is that they are NOT devoted to anything, but they simply just do NOT believe in anything...
2007-09-21 05:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by ddking37 5 · 3⤊ 7⤋
I wouldn't say atheism is a religion, for religion is man's view of God and our way of attempting to cover sin by the works of our own hands (morality). Causes, principles and etc. are too easily wrapped in individual morality, therefore making religion something that is outside the bond of a God's will that atheists don't believe in to begin with! Since most atheists I know don't believe in God or any higher power (atheism- no theism- no God), it's not possible for atheism to be a religion in which they have faults to confess to and etc. for they don't believe in a God to forgive their sin in the first place!
2007-09-21 05:48:00 · answer #2 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No hate mail - just No. Its not. You may have encountered a few people on here that behave like that but they are a tiny tiny minority of atheists. By the way Merriam Webster defines religions as : a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
What you maybe want to attack are anti-theists - and hey I'm one of those, I specifically want to argue theists out of their beliefs, as they are dangerous to me and my world. And frankly I've got logic on my side, so guess what I think I and my kind might win, certainly we've managed to get rid of a load of religions up to now.
By the way - I am technically a Pastafarian, all praise the FSM.
2007-09-21 05:11:03 · answer #3 · answered by dust 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To exactly the same extent that not believing in any other sort of mythical creature is a religion. And I'm fairly sure no one here would use the term 'religion' to refer to disbelief on unicorns or faeries.
Also, the majority of definitions for 'religion' do mention some supernatural element. The definition you're using is not one that is applied often in conversation.
2007-09-21 05:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
re·li·gion /rɪˈlɪdʒən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ri-lij-uhn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
7. religions, Archaic. religious rites.
8. Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one's vow.
—Idiom
2007-09-21 05:12:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lol, nope. It's a philosophical stance on the existence of deities.
I'm an atheist with a religion. So I know there's a difference. Lack of belief in something does not a religion make.
2007-09-21 05:07:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Just what cause or principle are we supposed to be devoted to ?
If you don't believe in the tooth fairy , is your religion - - not believing in tooth fairies ?
If that's the case , there are many things that I don't believe in , I must have many religions .
2007-09-21 05:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
By this definition, so is football. This is a dictionary definition of the use in the metaphorical sense alone.
You will find this listed in the #4 spot.
2007-09-21 05:11:39 · answer #8 · answered by novangelis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Atheism is the lack of religion. To call it a religion is like calling 'bald' a hairstyle.
2007-09-21 05:10:31 · answer #9 · answered by T Delfino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it helps you sleep to think that, but your definition of religion is way off. It is a religion like not collecting stamps is a hobby. Got it?
2007-09-21 05:09:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good point. I don't think there are really TRUE Atheist out there when it comes to thinking about what an Atheist is actually classified as if you really think about it. How can someone not believe in anything, when your belief is that there is actually nothing to believe in. Mind blowing...
2007-09-21 05:11:35 · answer #11 · answered by emerald_wang85 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋