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Is Atheism A Religion?

I am in a debate with someone about whether or not atheism is a religion. Im sur there has been a debate like this before, but I have not seen it. What do you think?

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3 points

For the purposes of many a survey, census etc. it is then.

Side: yes
Bohemian(3860) Disputed
6 points

Well, that is more of a matter of convenience than of truth. Atheism is more of a philosophical stance than a religion. Bald is often listed as a type of hair color, yet we know bald is not a hair color, it is the absence of hair.

Side: No

I am aware of the problem with census, but is it REALLY a religion and does the supreme court of the right to judge that is a religion when atheism is a world concept?

Side: No
2 points

'None' would be a more appropriate census answer selection if asking 'what is your religion'?

Side: yes
2 points

Yes, because if you do not believe in God then you have a faith. Namely that you do not believe in God.

I know it sounds very vague, but it's true.

Side: yes
MrAshish(13) Disputed
1 point

No sir it is not faith it is a default position. You don't need any faith to reject a claim which has no empirical evidence to support itself.

Side: No
2 points

"Any absolutist attitude is always a religious attitude, and in whatever respect a man becomes absolute, there you see his religion."

- Carl Jung.

Side: yes
2 points

Up-vote for quoting Carl Jung! But atheism isn't a religion because religions entail more than one belief statement.

Atheism IS a religious belief however. No one who professes atheism does so without a pretty firm opinion regarding what it means to be theistic.

"If you believe that religion is stupid, you have a stupid belief about religion" ~ atypican

Side: No
1 point

Again, by that logic not believing in ghosts is a religion. I absolutely don't believe there is such thing as ghosts. There isn't exactly a religion for that is there?

Side: No
1 point

Yes, I see what you mean in your argument.

I always have seen Atheism as a religion anyway besides:

only with Atheisim you get to be your own "god" ("The Force" within = Soul Power). Self-Worship, basically.

Apparently in the above pic, The Emperor Palapatine was The Pope...;D

Side: yes

You make a very good point here Venus. They are their own god in a way....they follow what they believe is moral. And we all know that peoples morals can be vastly different.

Side: yes
1 point

Yes, I see what you mean in your argument.

I always have seen Atheism as a religion anyway besides:

only with Atheisim you get to be your own "god" ("The Force" within = Soul Power). Self-Worship, basically.

Apparently in the above pic, The Emperor Palapatine was The Pope...;D

Side: yes
MrAshish(13) Disputed
1 point

You sir clearly have no idea what atheism is, but i assure there is no worshiping anyone, there simply obectivity and speculation.

Side: No

First of all I do not believe anyone can be an atheist...because they can't prove there is no God after making the claim that THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS GOD.

But with that said, atheism is faith based just like any other faith. They even have meetings and organizations.

Atheists organize to promote thier worldview.

http://www.atheistalliance.org/

http://www.atheists-online.com/links.asp

Side: yes
Noxstant(176) Disputed
1 point

A belief has nothing to do with proof. You are confusing epistemology with ontology. Meaning, if we knew (with absolute certainty) the true answers, there would be no debate. You are sounding like someone who misinterprets the position of Agnosticism.

Also, there are two scopes to Atheism. The first is the lack of belief in any deities, and the second is the belief that there are no deities. Neither one of those scopes involves belief in the supernatural, a necessary factor for any religion.

Side: No

" Neither one of those scopes involves belief in the supernatural, a necessary factor for any religion."

Great point. We have been saying this over and over, churchmouse seems to believe that not believing something is a religion. I don't believe in ghosts and nobody ever says that's a religion.

Side: No

Of course it is a religion. All one has to do to verify this is to look at all the preaching done by the atheist here.

Side: yes
Bohemian(3860) Disputed
1 point

That a person may advocate their belief (or disbelief in this case) does not make it a religion.

Side: No

I will opine in a way it is since the belief is centered on the non-belief.

Side: Yes
0 points

First of all I do not beleive someone can be an athiest. They can not prove their claims.

But atheism is faith based. They organize to promote their worldview.

http://www.atheists-online.com/links.asp

http://atheists.org/

http://www.atheistforum.org/

http://www.myspace.com/aso_csus

SCOTUS declared atheism is a religion, that is fact. So don't tell me I am off in left field over this.

Those that call themselves atheists are so hateful of believers that they can't even admit to a belief system that just happens to exclude God. As I said look at the hostility to beleivers on here,,,the name calling, the punches, the slams.

Side: yes
catticus90(360) Disputed
3 points

First of all I do not beleive someone can be an athiest. They can not prove their claims.

You can't prove your claims either. Based on your logic you don't believe someone could be a Christian.

Those that call themselves atheists are so hateful of believers that they can't even admit to a belief system that just happens to exclude God.

Actually most Atheists that debate here are very tolerant of religion. Many of them have the opinion 'you can't prove God exists, you can't prove he does not exist'. Which is the only truth in any of the belief systems.

As I said look at the hostility to beleivers on here,,,the name calling, the punches, the slams.

Look at the hostility and name calling you churn out here on a daily basis. Do I really need to do another copy and paste from all your arguments?

Side: No
1 point

"Those that call themselves atheists are so hateful of believers that they can't even admit to a belief system that just happens to exclude God."

Hateful? No its just that dealing with your idiocy just gets annoying after a while.

"As I said look at the hostility to beleivers on here,,,the name calling, the punches, the slams."

Hypocrite.

"atheism is faith based. They organize to promote their worldview."

Atheism is not a faith view. And this you have shown is no different then party candidates trying to get their opinion out, doesn't mean its a religion.

Side: No
iamdavidh(4856) Disputed
1 point

Those that call themselves atheists are so hateful of believers that they can't even admit to a belief system that just happens to exclude God. As I said look at the hostility to beleivers on here,,,the name calling, the punches, the slams.

Most of my family and 1 of my best friends is a theist, I have no hate in my heart for theism in and of itself. In fact, if christians would actually read what that made up person Jesus was all about, they'd agree with my arguements 90% of the time. The problem isn't what you believe, the problem is that you're an idiot.

Side: No
Bohemian(3860) Disputed
1 point

First of all I do not beleive someone can be an athiest. They can not prove their claims.

Are you not aware of the difference between belief and knowledge?

But atheism is faith based

faith, by definition is a type of belief. What sense does it make to say that disbelief requires belief?

Disbelief and faith mean precisely the opposite, one cannot hold both on the same matter.

They organize to promote their worldview.

Republican and Democrat are now religions?

Side: No
Bohemian(3860) Disputed
1 point

Those that call themselves atheists are so hateful of believers

It is reciprocal I can assure you. Until very recently, to admit to being an atheist was social suicide (still is in many places) and could result in discrimination and being ostracized by one's own family and/or community. Some states still have statutes which bar atheists from holding public office.

This resentment did not come out of thin air.

Side: No
Thewayitis(4071) Disputed
1 point

I'm betting the same state that bars atheist from holding office also bans women from voting and blacks from riding the bus.

Talk about things coming out of thin air.

Side: Bohemian's source of information BS
Phreekshow(246) Disputed
1 point

You aere in left field over this. Religion is a belief system, atheism is not. Atheism is based in fact, science, etc. I do not BELIEVE there is not a GOD, I KNOW their is not. I do not have FAITH that God does not exsist I know he does not. Religion built on blind faith in dieties etc. Atheism is just folowing the status quo. Not beleiving everything we a re force fed and having individual ideas. We do not need faith when we have science on our side!

Side: No
0 points

Atheism is a religion for many reasons. Atheism is people that do not believe in a all knowing god this is the real def is, (in a broad sense, the rejection of belief in the existence of deities. In a narrower sense, atheism is specifically the position that there are no deities. Most inclusively, atheism is simply the absence of belief that any deities exist. Atheism is contrasted with theism, which in its most general form is the belief that at least one deity exists) as you read the definition the key word is BELIEF! what is religion? its beliefs same thing. you have people that try to spread there views/beliefs in atheism as well as many other religions.

Side: yes
6 points

How is not believing in something a religion? I don't believe in ghosts, I'm going to form a religion called 'Aghostiesm'.

Atheism is as much a religion as Agnosticism. In the sense that it isn't.

Side: No
ptosis(243) Disputed
1 point

Agnosticism is the belief that god is unknowable and doesn't mean that there is no god.

Side: No
Noxstant(176) Disputed
4 points

The interesting thing is, Agnosticism is an epistemological debate. It deals with the debate over knowing god, as you stated. Ontologically, an agnostic is an atheist because they also lack belief. I hate when people misunderstand what agnosticism really is.

Side: yes
catticus90(360) Disputed
1 point

I know, I am Agnostic....

I just said it isn't a religion. Which it's not.

Side: yes
hollyroller Disputed
0 points

that is self defeating, your believing in nothing, your belief is to have no belief, that is just ignorance.

Side: yes
4 points

Seeing atheism as a religion is like saying that not collecting stamps is a hobby.

Side: No

The following is a modified version of a previous post

"Atheism is [the inmate's] religion, and the group that he wanted to start was religious in nature even though it expressly rejects a belief in a supreme being," the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals said."

In this instance the inmate argued that atheism was a religion SOLELY for the purpose of being allowed to start his study group.

"The court decided the inmate's First Amendment rights were violated because the prison refused to allow him to create a study group for atheists"

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

"no law respecting an establishment of religion"

Establishment =something established; a constituted order or system.

Therefor, by actually forcing atheism to be considered a religion is in violation of the law because it institutes that a study group for religion is allowed more so then a separate kind of study group. Not to mention that atheism has always been a kink in the census system. Harder then you think to put atheism into that "other" category.

Religion=a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects.

Atheism is not a set of beliefs. Atheism is not a practice. Atheism Is not a religion.

Atheist=a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a supreme being or beings.

By the logic used in saying atheism is a religion , believing in ghosts is a religion.

So by all accounts, this is a mistake by the Supreme Court that will undoubtedly be fixed in the foreseeable future. Also, the supreme court does not have the right to categorize any believe except in legal matters, so they can say that agnosticism is a religion but that REALLY isn't true.

Side: No
2 points

I am US citizen and answering about US. I take it that Canada and UK have voluntary questions.

Did not know that the (US) census even asked that question. By law reguired to answer only the first question only. If answer more than the first question only then by law must answer all questions. ( unless live in Puerto Rico - where everybody has to answer all the questions)

I was threaten a $100 for not answering past the first question. I complained to her supervisor about her bullying and he agreed.

The census should have one question only - all else is a legacy of the 3/5 compromise that counted a black man as 3/5 of a white man for the presidential electoral election.

Supporting Evidence: humanist no religion census campaign (www.guardian.co.uk)
Side: No

Im not sure about the official Us census but it is asked on certain documents and sometimes an employer of a religious founded establishment has the right to deny based on religion.

Side: No
2 points

WHO IS THE ASS WHOLE WHO KEEPS DOWN VOTING ME WITHOUT DISPUTING?!

Side: No
churchmouse(328) Disputed
0 points

Why do you continue to use profanity? Do you eat with that mouth?

Side: No
churchmouse(328) Disputed
1 point

Why do you always make excuses. Atheists ORGANIZE.

This inmate had a legitamate gripe.

Atheism is a set of beliefs. The lack of belief in god lends itself to different morals and values. Atheism is practiced. You are doing it right here defending your faith beliefs. They are faith...because you cant prove anything.

You pick and choose your morality.........that much is obvious.

The SCOTUS.......highest court in the entire country.......speaks. Cases are decided all over the country based on what THEY SAY. How you can demean the fact that they classified atheism a religion....and then support them on everything else is hilarious. Were they wrong about abortion and not considering the unborn? Youre all over that one....

Side: yes
2 points

"hy do you always make excuses. Atheists ORGANIZE."

In the same way party candidates do, doesn't make it a religion.

"Atheism is a set of beliefs. The lack of belief in god lends itself to different morals and values. Atheism is practiced."

No atheism is ONE belief that can be added upon from individual understanding. Atheism is not practiced, there are no worshiping the nothing rituals(at least none that are taken seriously by anyone.)

"The SCOTUS.......highest court in the entire country.......speaks. Cases are decided all over the country based on what THEY SAY. How you can demean the fact that they classified atheism a religion....and then support them on everything else is hilarious. Were they wrong about abortion and not considering the unborn? Youre all over that one...."

The SCOTUS has jurisdiction in law and upholding of laws.I respect what they say however this is a action they should not have done.I can demean the fact that they classified atheism as a religion because 1. doing so was unconstitutional. 2. they don't have the jurisdiction over a view 3. Atheism is not a religion. Are you saying everything the SCOTUS is correct on everything? That is really not true considering segregation lasted quite a long time at their hands. And abortion isn't a view, its a procedure, they have juristiction on that.

Side: No
1 point

Fucking churchmouse is not about turning the other cheek at all. I gave you an upvote, but just understand in any religion argument, unless you say some Mark Twain shit and tons of people up vote you, you're going into the red because most of the religious are spiteful and vengeful with little to no thought on what you actually say.

And I have a huge bone to pick as well with that ruling about prisoners. Why is it AA and prison programs get extra public funding when they push religion on you? It's completely against exactly what this country was founded on. Great point.

Side: No
churchmouse(328) Disputed
1 point

I do not believe that most people of faith are spiteful or vengeful. Of course you obviously hold us to higher standards than people with no faith. We can't be perfect and aren't, we fail, make mistakes.

for you to say that someone will never happen....wow how do you know? This debate site is made up mainly of non-believing humanists....so of course my views are not popular, however that is not why I debate....to see how many upvotes etc....I get? NO Obviously you guys are consumed with it. Its the game to you....its not for me...so downvote, upvote all you want.......does not bother me one bit.

I have no idea about prison programs...or AA or what funds they get so I can't comment on it. I do know this.....your language colors what you say in a bad way.

And what was this country founded on IYO?

Side: yes
2 points

Actually, there are two scopes to the definition of Atheism. The first is the lack of belief in any deities. The second is the position that there are no deities. The two scopes are very similar, but have a key fundamental difference. The first scope is obviously not an ontological opinion about the origin of existence, but an individual belonging to this scope lives much like one belonging to the second one. Thus the first scope is not a religion.

The second scope, believing that there are no deities is not a religion either. A religion necessitates a belief in the supernatural, which the second scope of Atheism does not contain.

Side: No
2 points

Atheism is a religion like not collecting stamps is a hobby.

Side: No

Atheism is the antithesis of religion. It is an non religion.

Side: No
churchmouse(328) Disputed
1 point

It is based on someones belief system. And atheists organize just like people of faith do.

Side: yes
iamdavidh(4856) Disputed
2 points

what? where? where are these atheists organizing you ridiculous clown?

There is not a temple or tax break for an atheist anywhere on earth.

Cub scouts organize. Is that a religion?

Jesus fucking christ churchmouse, you really are a blow hard. I almost feel sorry for you, reading as I do so often here how slow your mind works.

Side: No
1 point

"It is based on someones belief system"

By that logic, not believing in ghosts is a religion.

"And atheists organize just like people of faith do."

There are no set standards of atheism, so that statement is a complete lie.

Side: No
1 point

Atheism is not a belief system, and they certainly don't organize because there is no belief system.

Side: No
whatever19(6) Disputed
1 point

Gay people also organize and come together in a parade, but does that make them a religion? people pro- abortion organize, does that make them a religion? And read your own words;

"It is based on someones belief system. And atheists organize just like people of faith do."

Atheists dont have faith, they have a single belief that God or other gods dont exist.

Side: No
Bohemian(3860) Disputed
1 point

Belief system implies plurality. There is no system of beliefs....but rather one shared disbelief.

I implore you to look up the definition of religion.

Side: No
1 point

For legal purposes, I see how this bullshit could be acceptable... but a study group on religion should be acceptable just because of freedom of speech.

But Atheism is a lack of religion or belief in any type of deity.

I see these issues as more of the realization that Atheists are also minorities. Religious people, especially those in power, don't really see Atheists as equals. Sometimes, this results in discrimination (as seen in the prison). As well, a large amount of people (don't remember the percentage) aren't willing to vote for a president who is an Atheist or Agnostic. Hell, my Dad is one of those people.

But Atheism isn't a religion. If the idea of God was never conjured, Atheism wouldn't be a word because all you need to do to be an Atheist is not believe in God.

Side: No
1 point

A religion is a belef in God, atheism is the exact opposite. However, for census purposes, it can be considered one.

Side: No
Skaruts(195) Disputed
1 point

I doubt is it considered one, really. Unless the people who construct the Census papers are uninformed enough.

Atheism and Agnosticism are in the same section as religions for obvious reasons, they are both the equivalent to a "No Religion" answer. You only need to realize that in order to understand how they are still not considered religions. But for the nitpicking people, I can only tell them to notice that it's the question in that section ("What is your religion?" - something of that sort) that is "misleading" and that the census should be more concise. But then again, why should it? Really, people are the ones who should be better informed and take less dubious conclusions.

Side: No
Cloudyeyes(20) Disputed
1 point

"A religion is a belef in God"

No it's not. There's Buddhism, but Buddhists don't believe in an all creating God. They believe that Buddha achieved perfection, purity, and was able to ascend into the final stage of being, whereas everyone else is stuck in resurrection. Confucianism doesn't believe in a God, either.

Side: yes
churchmouse(328) Disputed
-1 points

That is because our laws say it is.

Atheists state that THERE IS NO GOD. Not I don't know....they say NO.

So you say it isnt but then say it is?

Side: yes
iamdavidh(4856) Disputed
2 points

By that definition belief in the sky would be a religion based solely on the fact that one believes a sky exists.

I say no, god does not exist, and neither Jesuit Priests who actually study the subject, nor your silly ass who obviously does not study anything, have given even a reason for me to doubt my conviction.

However, to your note that they don't say "I don't know" but "no"

No one "knows" the point is what you believe. Not even the bible asks you to "know" (not that you'd have a clue what the bible says) it just says "have faith" which of course assumes not knowing, simply believing.

So, a definitive answer is not necessary to determine belief. Saying "no" there is no god, is no more or less a statement of absolution than "yes" there is a god. It is only the religious who hold others not of their cult to a different standard in order to reinforce their own delusions.

Side: No
1 point

"at least i beleive that to be a better option than the one you are for."

Our laws don't have jurisdiction to define a world term in the first place.

Side: No
1 point

here is the dictonary definition of relgion;

the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power , especially a personal God or gods.

Atheists have a common belief that there is no superhuman controlling power.

But, if you were to look at every other religion there is more than a common belief it is also a God or gods who are worshiped.

Atheists worship nothing.

Side: No
churchmouse(328) Disputed
0 points

Not true....atheists worship themselves from my observations.

Side: yes
Bohemian(3860) Disputed
5 points

Such a derogatory statement cannot be considered a valid argument.

Side: No
1 point

This has probably already been said but I am in a hurry and do not have time to read all of the choices.

What I have to say is that the definition of an atheist is someone who does not believe in anything. The definition of a religious person is someone who believes in their religion.

So how can not having a religion, be a religion?

Side: No
churchmouse(328) Disputed
1 point

And atheist chooses a worldview. They make the statement of fact.......THERE IS NO GOD. If they said, I don't think there is no god but I don't know...they are agnostics.

They make a value judgement on all those they disagree with. The same as people of faith do. But atheists and people of faith have one big thing in common and that is faith.

I have faith in what I beleive, and an atheist has faith in what he or she believes. It is impossible to live without faith in someone, even if the faith is in ourselves. Example:

Say you are going to fly across the country. Do you know with 100% certainty that you will get to your final destination? No you can’t possibly know that. You rely on many people to do their jobs, the pilots, the mechanics…….but you do not know for sure. Many people get on planes who never make it who had faith that they would make it.

You are going to get married. The woman/man you are going to marry says they love you……they show you by showering you with gifts and they do wonderful kind things for you………..but can you prove, are you 100% sure they love you for all the right reasons? Think there have been people who were lied to, that could swear that the person loved them? Think there have been people who said, I love you and married for other reasons? I think Hugh Hefner was completely shocked when his childbride fiance dumped him at the alter. He showered her with lavish gifts....homes....yet she duped him on the day her CD came out. He had faith in their relationship what went poof in front of his eyes and the entire world. I highly doubt that Hef is a man of faith in God...not by his actions.

Most people live by faith and they never get proof, atheists are just one group.

If you read many posts here you see how atheists always blame the godly. They stand ready to pounce on the religious, blaming us for all the worlds sadness and evil. The attack is mainly against Christians then Jews. Never Islam or Buddah....they consider them peaceful religions.

And yes some who claimed to be Christian did not live by it, much evil has been done in its name...but by the same measure why is there not an equal enthusism to distribute blame for violence engendered by the irreligious? People who are godless are quick to excoriate all religious beliefs by laying the blame on us. How do you explain then the mass killings that have resulted by those who have lived without god? Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Mao? Look at the results of these athiests. Stalin look what he did. Reduced humanity to the level of animals, exterminated millions of his own people, many of his own family commited suicide. All because he wanted to build a world without God. His was a gory experiment. Athiests forfeiting the right to a moral law.

Those who attack the religious have forgotten that these large scale slaughters at the hands of athiests and their god-denying philosophies. You tell me what Neitzsches message to the world was. It was the message of antitheism. Look waht happened to him. The insanity he wanted for the world, this world without god, overtook him personally. He contracts syphilis, and in the end emotional and physical abuse took over his being. Its funny in a tragic way his life had been transformed from what he had despised (whorehouses) he later embraced and it killed him.

You look at the world today, this world that thinks they can live without god. Neitzches life and death is an example of where we are headed as a nation. Government and education will be soon be godless...it basically is already.

Atheism is a worldview and a religion.

Side: yes
Bohemian(3860) Disputed
2 points

And atheist chooses a worldview.

No it's not. A worldview cannot be composed of a single disbelief. Atheism is the disbelief in God(s), nothing more and nothing less.

If they said, I don't think there is no god but I don't know...they are agnostics.

A more accurate statement would be: An agnostic states that absolute knowledge of God is impossible.

But atheists and people of faith have one big thing in common and that is faith.

How can an absence of belief or direct disbelief be in any way considered faith? There is a reason why "People of Faith" does not include atheists and agnostics.

It is impossible to live without faith in someone, even if the faith is in ourselves. Example: Say you are going to fly across the country. Do you know with 100% certainty that you will get to your final destination? No you can’t possibly know that.

This is equivocation. You are using two different definitions of the same word interchangeably.

Religious faith is to be distinguished from faith or trust.

why is there not an equal enthusism to distribute blame for violence engendered by the irreligious? People who are godless are quick to excoriate all religious beliefs by laying the blame on us. How do you explain then the mass killings that have resulted by those who have lived without god? Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Mao?

I have a question for those who think Hitler was an atheist. Have you read Mein Kampf?

Side: No
Bulldozer(9) Disputed
1 point

Those who attack the religious have forgotten that these large scale slaughters at the hands of atheists and their god-denying philosophies.

So I want to make sure I get this right. You are saying that the fighting and killing of people between the Jewish people and Muslims is the fault of the atheists? Or are you saying the killing between the Protestants and Catholics is the fault of the atheists? Or maybe the people that were killed because of the Spanish Inquisition were all because of the atheists?

I think the cause of religion has been the root of more war and slaughter than atheists since religious people of the past would kill atheists for not believing.

I believe that you make broad assumptions base on ill informed opinions. You need to read history and you will be enlightened.

Side: No

No Atheism is not a Religion, however it is a belief. While some would say that in itself would qualify it as a Religion because you are believing in non-belief... I would not say so. I would say it is a Religious status and not a Religion.

Side: No

It is a lack of religion .

Side: No
1 point

no although it is a viewpoint on the matter of the existence of God. atheists don't come together and practice atheism so it can't be a religion it is just the belief of no exiting God if anything it is the complete opposite of a religion

Side: No
1 point

Atheism is a religion just as turning a tv off is a channel.

They're not.

Side: No

well no atheism isn't a religion. It is lack of religious faith, like darkness is lack of light, not a frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum.

Side: No
0 points

Religion is following a code of Conduct. Atheists do not follow any rules though this does not mean that they have no way of life. They might just make or not make themselves suited for what they believe in is the best.You could group them. But, not as a religion.

Side: No
churchmouse(328) Disputed
2 points

Atheists do follow rules...the rules THEY SET FOR THEMSELVES. And they base them on their own idea of morality.

Our country defines Atheism as a religion. Funny many of you keep using the Constitution to defend your ideas and positions............yet look the other way when they define something that you don't agree with. Then they are wrong. LOL

Atheism is a religion. They organize, they spread their worldview.

Side: yes
92nida(1411) Disputed
2 points

Funny many of you keep using the Constitution to defend your ideas and positions.

I didn't refer to the constitution.

Atheists do follow rules...the rules THEY SET FOR THEMSELVES. And they base them on their own idea of morality.

I did mention that they have a way of life. There are certain Atheists that abide by their set of rules while some just refuse to follow anything pre decided. Their motto is just to lead a life. And do what you please.

I do not call that wrong. I'm just trying to portray how each atheist thinks differently. As against religions that have a strict code that they ought to abide while some don't. But, that is off the point.

I'm sure your country refers to it as a religion. But, that must be legal for official reference.

My only point is the difference of believes.

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