better we work together as brothers or perish together as fools

My friend, an ideal is not bound by formalities of groups and associations - an ideal is meant to be free from isolation or conservatism - it is FREE. forming a group of like minds in atheism will eventually introduce - Control and Conformity which will lead to Rigidity of thought and Actions, unless u wan form atheist cult - it is not ideal

Church is an organization, a society of cult. Since we all have freedom of choice and association, you can decide to form any or join any. Nothing bad if people of like minds form a group. Forget the name people call it, "Arthiest". It's not the name but the mind, objectives, and determination. God is not moved by the name but by motives. Today the name christian, pastor, bornagain, believer, Jesus, prophet, etc are human inventions. Name is the product of human thought. So dont be discouraged by what educated illiterates say about your decision. I support you. Imagine, all the pioneers of cults in Nigeria, they are all christians but started it with right motive until it later spoilt.

one people different colours, different ideas and different believes

chris email me. addy on my profile.

First off, I'm not an atheist. I think I tend towards agnosticism more than Christianity. With that in mind, isn't your post here contradictory in a sense.

You believe in 'No God' and want to form an association that excludes others agains this belief while accepting peie of the same. Strange, but sounds like religion to me.

I would gladly be a part of any team of Nigerians that accepts people of any beliefs but puts emphasy on the need to develop the human mind, Nigerians to be specific. I do not believe that there's a God somewhere that rewards stupidity and laziness, also I wouldn't believe I'm a product of random occurrence.

so many typos, sorry typing from my phone,

I am interested in meeting other atheist like me, for discussions. I am not really into forming a formal organization though.

It is only a fool that says they is no God.

To each his own. This is what You believe. And no one is saying there is no higher power, God is in all of us, but you are most likely speaking from a taught thought pattern.

I am an ignostic. which means I don't even understand what is meant by god. There is actually no clear definition of what or who god is. I am yet to see one. It is when there is a clear definition of what god is that one can determine whether there is a god or not. Do I qualify to join?

Yes.

some questions may never be answered

Nice. my emails on my profile too.

@OP, If you wanna be an atheist so why bother us on the Religion section? Look for any other secular section like Politics or entertainment to post your suggestion!

'Atheist organisation'??

Why?

There're already any number of humanist organisations in Nigeria.

Search for Leo Igwe, for instance, and you'd find a lot of leads.

It sounds somewhat defeatist to have an 'atheist organisaions'; people who have no belief in a deity woul rather gather round a positive theme (somehting Leo Igwe, for instance, has done).

This constant whining by atheists about church is so irritating.

You cant do ANYTHING without using church as your point of reference?

Why dont you say what's really bugging you- namely that you feel hollow deep down.

some answers may never reach universal acceptance

"Lets Form Atheist Organization In Nigeria[b] As They Have Them In Western Countries[/b]"

So because they have them in Western countries, we should have them in Nigeria as well

See how you guys keep follow following the White Man's religion , hahaha

but i thought atheism was not an organised religion?

Hhhmm. I have mixed feelings about this idea.
First, forming an organization for the sole purpose of discountenancing an entrenched beilief may sound like forming another belief system,aka religion. But at the same time, we are all witnesses to the havoc that religion is wrecking on our nation mentally(fear, superstition and confusion and low IQ), economically(financial robbery in the form of tithes and other sundry levies) and physically(death and destrcuction by religious fanatics). Should we just look away and remain passive, or present to the captive masses ,an alternative worldview? In Nigeria, we are all affected one way or the other by the relgious beiliefs of others around us, and ofetn we endure the insults and opt to suffer silence. Should we fight back with the only weapon availabale to us-Reason? Would an ahties orgnaization not just become another competing religion?
I would support such if it functions in the form a humanist intstitute whose primary purpose is to enlighten and educate anyone willing and open to new ideas. Such an organisation can open bookshops where seekers can find enlightening books to read. Such an organisation can organise lessons and lectures in philosophy, history, archeaology and scientific trends.

^ Supported. If you are game, hit me at 88888@gmail.com and we can jaw jaw on developing such a centre.

Name: The African Humanist Centre for Knowledge and Enlightenment

Let's do it!

. . . .on second thoughts "for knowledge and enlightenment" is presumptuous. Very presumptuous. So perhaps just "The African Humanist [and Knowledge Development?] Centre"?

You want to set both christians and muslims free but you posted only in the christian section.

Are you alright?

Deep Sight:

^ Supported. If you are game, hit me at , and we can jaw jaw on developing such a centre.

Name: The African Humanist Centre for Knowledge and Enlightenment

Let's do it!

Yea. Its an idea whose time is ripe. I 'll get back to you and we shall discuss bring this idea to fruition.

Ok, pls delete the email addy in your quote, cheers.

where do we go from here?

the universe is endless

today we eat and drink, tomorrow we're gone

Well ,you have got a handful people already interested. How do you want to begin?

some questions may never be answered.