doesnt belive in gods or higher powers ?
2007-12-08 16:12:53 · 13 answers · asked by IBleedPurple! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
well...im probly going with Atheism im only 12, so my mom is not sure im sireous. but it seems like stuff i belive in about no gods so im going to try it
2007-12-08 16:33:55 · update #1
No. Peace
2007-12-08 16:18:28 · answer #1 · answered by PARVFAN 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Buddhism, for one.
And atheism is not a religion. No matter how many people - like Sangria - think it is.
Atheism by itself is, if anything, a lack of religion.
If I go by Sangria's nifty little list of definitions, that fact that myself and a bunch of friends enjoy a particular movie would make us part of a religion. Because we all share the set belief that the movie was good.
Atheism is only one single solitary belief, which is hardly enough to constitute it as a religion,
2007-12-09 00:28:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Atheism is one... and it IS a religion! Let's look at its definition, shall we?
re·li·gion [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.
Atheists believe in something; they believe that God does not exist and they adhere to this concept "religiously."
On edit: Atheism is a system of beliefs, even if one promotes that "atheists believe NOTHING, or there is a LACK of belief." The lack of belief itself is a belief, because to believe or to not believe is up to the individual; the evidence for whichever conclusion one comes to CANNOT be scientifically validated or disproved.
I can see Fear's point, but I would have to disagree: I see Atheism as a religion because many people identify themselves as atheists, hence creating a group (purposefully or not) that is made up from this shared belief. Similarly, is the "Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster" a religion, even though it is perceived by some as satirical? I would argue that it is a religious group, just as Atheists are.
2007-12-09 00:22:15 · answer #3 · answered by Sangria 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Jainism
2007-12-09 00:21:53 · answer #4 · answered by Antonio B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup. It's called Carlinism. George is THE MAN.
2007-12-09 00:17:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Atheism.
2007-12-09 00:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by Ace of Spades 5 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Atheism.
2007-12-09 00:16:12 · answer #7 · answered by Megan 6 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Buddhism.
And by the way, atheism is NOT a religion! It is a NEGATIVE; a lack of belief.
2007-12-09 00:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
Atheism is not a religion. & it rules
You can be Buddist and atheist at the same time.
2007-12-09 00:16:29 · answer #9 · answered by dance_of_the_storm 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I belive in god.
Just no preaching,
2007-12-09 00:19:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋