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ATHEISM IS A CULT ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT
Debate Score:40
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ATHEISM IS A CULT

http://www.createdebate.com/debate/show/THE_BEAST_IS_STRONG_IN_THIS_ONE_GREAT_SITE#arg792276

ATHEISM IS A CULT

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ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT

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2 points

ATHEISM IS AS MUCH OF A CULT AS ANY OTHER RELIGION. Look into agnosticism by the way! Is it really worth fighting over so harshly?

Side: ATHEISM IS A CULT

Atheism is a cult. Many Atheists practice Satanic rituals and witchcraft and practice self mutilation. Atheists now have churches, mega churches, symbols, hand signs, preachers, and take donations and offerings. They also are trying to get statues of Satan put on public grounds.

Side: ATHEISM IS A CULT

Obviously it isn't.

It isn't even a religion.

But if you think that you can feel better about the stuff you believe in by thinking of atheists that way, then try your luck.

Side: ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT
1 point

It's a religion according to the definition in the Webster's dictionary. Go take a peak. It now has churches, mega churches, takes offerings and donations, and uses symbols and hand signs.

Side: ATHEISM IS A CULT
0 points

If you are to recommend me a definition, then you should be able to put it here and be able to argue for it if needed. Especially when it is something so specific.

Side: ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT
0 points

Right on. Atheism is as much as a 'cult' as any religion whatsoever.

Side: ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT
0 points

No, much of the religions are really just popular cults.

Atheism isn't, because it isn't even a religion.

Side: ATHEISM IS A CULT
1 point

Atheism is the lack of a belief in God. That's all. It has no God, prophets, holy book, or laws to follow.

Side: ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT
1 point

Sure it does. Why do you think so many Atheists are witches and Satan worshipers and ally with Islam politically, which uses the exact same symbols...

https://www.facebook.com/The-Beast-is-Strong-in-This-One-273041423117102/

Side: ATHEISM IS A CULT
sylynn(626) Disputed
1 point

I'm not going to look at every link you post (can't you form your own argument?). Atheism not only involves a lack of belief in god, but also the supernatural; again no evidence for its existence. We don't believe in Satan and as there is no such thing as the supernatural, witchcraft also isn't real. To claim alliance with Islam is also false, it's one of the religions we hate the most. Seriously, do some real research and come up with some of your own ideas, not just links to other sources.

Side: ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT
Sitar(3680) Disputed
1 point

You will not change my mind............................................................................................

Side: ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT
estron(2) Disputed
1 point

You're so fucking deluded it's quite sickening. And 'so many' Christians are warmongering scum. How do you bring atheists into this?!

Side: ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT
Mint_tea(4641) Disputed
1 point

Again. You are showing a ridiculous amount of ignorance. It's great you're Christian (I assume) and great that you want to maintain your faith, but attacking others when you obviously have NO idea what Atheism is makes you look like an idiot. There is no excuse anymore, you have the means to educate yourself on what other religions are and what Atheism is, the only reason not to is that you are worried that you are weak in your own faith.

Side: ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT
0 points

Sure it has laws to apply to. Liberal Atheism tells us exactly what the objective morality is and demonizes the right with said objective morality. It does set laws, and if you don't adhere to them, you face the leftist wrath.

https://www.amazon.com/Scarlet-Letters-Ever-Increasing-Intolerance-Liberalism/dp/1935071920

Side: ATHEISM IS A CULT

Hmmm... look... most atheists are? Liberals... and just think... these very "Atheists" were somehow overcome with the absolute hypocrisy of wearing hijabs at the Women's March. Either Atheists are completely ignorant hypocrites or? They are simply both (Islam and Atheism), serving their father...

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/majority-of-atheists-are-liberal/article/2510230

http://biblehub.com/john/8-44.htm

Side: ATHEISM IS A CULT
Sitar(3680) Disputed
0 points

ATHISM IS NOT A RELIGION OR CULT! DUH!..........................................................................................

Side: ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT
1 point

Atheism is not a cult. Cults are led by an individual, atheism is a common religious/philosophical belief system chosen by the individual for themselves.

Cults are headed by an individual and the members of the cult enforce allegiance to the teachings of that individual. Notice the key word "enforce" here.

Another point about cults is that they generally lure members who are hurting and feeling a need for family. The cult offers them a family situation, making them feel loved by it's members. Then they are indoctrinated (brainwashed) to uphold the beliefs established by the cult leader. Atheism is a personal choice people make after they feel let down or wronged by God.

And for the atheists who are Hell bent on a mission to smear Jesus Christ and call Him a cult leader, trusting in Christ is a personal decision the same as choosing to be an atheist. Atheists have a problem understanding this because they think they can hide from God behind their mental block wall which they have set up in their minds trying to keep God away from them.......so they keep themselves from knowing God, they keep themselves separated from God in death and death is all they really have. They love death and it's theirs forever and it's pulling them down to the fire of Hell.

Side: ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT
1 point

They have mega churches, preachers, take offerings and donations, and have symbols and hand gestures. Many Atheists practice Satanism and Witchcraft as well. It's a cult by any definition.

Side: ATHEISM IS A CULT
NowASaint(1380) Clarified
1 point

Satanists and withes are not atheists. They worship something which is a god to them. I am aware that some Satanists and witches will claim to be atheists as a cover for what they do in dark places. Some of those here who say they are atheists may actually be Satanists and/or witches. Those people choose gods to serve, they are not atheists even if they say they are or pretend to be atheists.

Atheism is a personal choice made by an individual. It is not a cult. Part of why you get mixed up is because you promote and/or follow many of the religious leaders who teach heresies and "They have mega churches, preachers, take offerings and donations...". I looked at your Facebook stuff and saw several of them. You're trying, but you get confused. It's okay to admit you were wrong and atheism is not a cult. Not all atheists are undercover Satanists/witches, in fact I think it's safe to say most of them are not. Cults are started by individuals who set the standard of thought and behavior for the followers. Atheism is a personal choice with no established standard of behavior or thought, no established leader, no structure of discipline for members........it's not a cult.

I'm not anybody to defend atheism, but it's not a cult. You're letting your emotions carry you away when you are trying to paint atheism as a cult. Let it go, man, it's okay to admit you were wrong.

Side: ATHEISM IS A CULT
1 point

This is as easy to blow apart as last week's attemtped cult smear:

1) Is it a universal belief among all with the label? No. There is quite a lot of variation in what atheists believe and how they got there. Plus you label just about everyone who does not share your exact set of beliefs as an atheist, so you've defined all the rest of the world as one big cult.

2) Does it demand your full attention and ask for all your resources? - No.

3) Does it draw you away from friends and family and make it almost impossible to leave. - No, not at all.

4) Does it manifest as doomsday groups? - Not at all.

5) Does every atheist in the world fit neatly into the same criteria? - No

6) Does every atheist in the USA fit neatly into the same criteria? - No

7) Does every atheist in a given region fit neatly into the same criteria? - No

Your claim is not even close to a "cult".

Side: ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT
1 point

There's a lot of variation between Catholics and Protestants. There is a lot of variation between Shias and Sunnis. It's an invalid argument.

Side: ATHEISM IS A CULT
Grenache(6053) Disputed
1 point

I'm not accusing Catholics or Protestants or any particular group within them of being a cult. Your side IS claiming atheism is a cult. See the difference. The only invalid argument here is the absurd assertion that atheism is a cult.

Side: ATHEISM IS NOT A CULT