I consider myself a deist, but that is a philosophy not a religion. As far as religion I am also Jewish, which includes a culture and basic moral code.
2007-11-07 05:06:24 · 11 answers · asked by Franklin 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Things not amenable to proof or disproof are accepted (or rejected) as a Religion. Ergo, atheism qualifies. "Jewish" is an interesting word, as it at times includes race, nationality, culture, or religion, and seems to move around among them.
2007-11-07 05:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it rather is a vulnerable argument. i think of believers make an assertion that atheism is a concept gadget, basically like faith. That atheists are a collection who all believe the comparable and can consequently be contradicted as a collection. in this sort they are asserting that atheism is a concept/faith too, and consequently not greater nor much less valid that a non secular faith. inspite of the undeniable fact that, my retort is that i don't think that god does not exist, yet rather that i've got not got a reason to believe. not believing in pixies isn't a concept gadget, it rather is a scarcity of a concept gadget.
2016-09-28 12:54:31 · answer #2 · answered by nembhard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians can't live without religion.
Atheists can live without religion.
If anyone categorizes atheism as a religion, it would be the religious ones amongst us.
To answer your question, atheists do not consider their belief (or non-belief) system a religion.
2007-11-07 05:12:10 · answer #3 · answered by timbers 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because people like to fit groups into their outlooks on labeling.
Many religious can't grasp not having a religion. Others do it to get a rise out of atheists. Just like those that claim atheists have a poor attitude due to (fear/jealousy/etc.) rather than due to religious oppression.
I guess it makes theists feel better. :)
2007-11-07 05:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are most familiar with organized religions and are uncomfortable with beliefs that don't fit into that category?
I wish I knew, I'd get them to stop.
2007-11-07 05:11:53 · answer #5 · answered by Eiliat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because atheism is based on the unproven, untestable, faith based RELIGIOUS assumption that no supernatural element exists.
2007-11-07 05:18:39 · answer #6 · answered by Marji 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ironically it helps theists to attribute the derogatory aspects of religion to atheists. It's not fooling anyone who hadn't already made up their mind one way or the other.
Irony: They attempt to compare us to themselves, in attempt to discredit us.
2007-11-07 05:10:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
why not? its as much of a religion as anything else...hell, buddhism really is more of a philosophy as well...people just treat things as they wish, to each his own
2007-11-07 05:12:39 · answer #8 · answered by Kiril 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a legalistic maneuver, so they can attack anything that seems "atheistic" from being in public schools.
2007-11-07 05:10:27 · answer #9 · answered by novangelis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ignorance is ignorance > atheist are guilty of it same as Christians!
2007-11-07 05:10:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋