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Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 12:58pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
I was going through a friend's FB wall and noticed that under his religious views, he wrote Agnostic. That got my rebuffed, different thoughts began to fill my head; Do religious people see Atheism as another form of religion? Do Atheist see themselves as being religious? What do Atheists write on their CVs under religion? But before I proceed, I'll like to ask a question. Is bald a type of hairstyle? Firstly, what is the general definition of religion? Religion itself is a difficult thing to define, it has no singular definition but all it's proposed definition emphasizes on a belief in a deity (God or gods), the supernatural or the afterlife. If I'm not a follower of any known religion, I don't belief in any deity or the afterlife but I believe that a particular shirt of mine brings me good luck, so I always wear that shirt to important functions expecting it to favour me, it means I have Faith/belief in that shirt, I'm religious. I always tell my friends that, you are only a Christian/Muslim because you have Faith. Without Faith, you're an Atheist. What does Atheism mean? There is no singular definition of Atheism, just as in Religion. Most people define Atheism as the belief that there is no God or gods but I find it wrong because to me, it is not a man's belief but his lack of belief that makes him an Atheist. Atheism is not a disbelief in a deity or a denial of gods but a lack of belief in Religion. With this, we can define Atheism as the assertion that there is God or gods, witchcraft, the supernatural or the afterlife. Just as we don't chose to go bald, no one chooses to become an Atheist, we just lack that Faith/belief. We are who we've become because of who we are. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by ghst(m): 1:07pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
since herd mentality is also present in atheism,yes it's a religion,it's your choice,which one you wanna follow,to me religion should' ve been a personal belief, people follow a particular religion because of the people that surrounds them e.g a child that grows up In a Christian home will go on to become an atheist when he departs to college because he will be surrounded by atheists unless he has a concrete belief |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by talktonase(m): 1:18pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
Isn't obvious... |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 1:31pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
[s]. ghst:[/s]will you say same about an Atheist? that he'll change after leaving for college? |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 1:50pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
talktonase:pls explan |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by excadz(m): 2:28pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
You were walking along and because you were gazing you fell into a pit. The option for "Religion" on any form or circumstance does not mean you have to list your belief. Putting Agnostic simply means you dont believe in a god. You confuse yourself because you cannot believe that someone can live without believein in a god and that god hasnt struck him with Lightning. Be open minded |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by ghst(m): 2:43pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
Okworigeorge: it's possible like I said it depends on how much trust he holds in his belief,he could change depending on the influence the college-if dominated by Christians- can have in his life,besides colleges are mostly dominated by atheist,that will be near impossible unless he's faced with a life-changing encounter. |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 3:22pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
ghst:this I where u get it wrong, an Atheist lack that belief |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by ghst(m): 7:40pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
Okworigeorge: they believe they are their own gods nd there's no other one that's belief |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Niflheim(m): 4:59pm On Apr 10, 2017 |
@okworigeorge, He who believes that his shirt brings goodluck, is simply "SUPERSTITIOUS"!!! |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 6:26pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Niflheim:only religious people are superstitious, an Atheist can not be superstitious |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 6:28pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
ghst:there is...belief as used in my OP simply means religious faith |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by ghst(m): 6:46pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Okworigeorge: confidence,belief same thing to me |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 7:09pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by ScepticalPyrrho: 9:16pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Okworigeorge:The bolded is your reply. Religious views! Not religious affiliations. OP, if I don't subscirbe to any of the world's, numerous religions, what am I? |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 9:32pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
ScepticalPyrrho:u still won't be an atheist |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by ScepticalPyrrho: 9:35pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Okworigeorge:What if I don't believe that God exists for fact? |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 8:44am On Apr 16, 2017 |
ScepticalPyrrho:such persons are still not atheist if they believe in the afterlife...even if u are not a follower of any known religion, u still not be an atheist. u know y? because atheism is from the heart.I don't follow any religion cos I don't know which is the true religion, is quite different from I don't follow any religion because I know there is no God, the afterlife e.t.c |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by akintom(m): 9:01am On Apr 16, 2017 |
ghst: And who's the Shepherd of atheists? |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Nobody: 9:12am On Apr 16, 2017 |
"Religion is the set of beliefs, feelings, dogmas and practices that define the relations between human being and sacred or divinity. A given religion is defined by specific elements of a community of believers: dogmas, sacred books, rites, worship, sacrament, moral prescription, interdicts, organization. The majority of religions have developed starting from a revelation based on the exemplary history of a nation, of a prophet or a wise man who taught an ideal of life." Atheism is irreligion. Okworigeorge |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by ghst(m): 9:23am On Apr 16, 2017 |
akintom: diagoras |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by ScepticalPyrrho: 9:46am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Okworigeorge:You read my comment wrong. I said "what if I don't believe that such a thing as God exists." |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 2:04pm On Apr 16, 2017 |
ScepticalPyrrho:u still wont be an Atheist |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by akintom(m): 2:13pm On Apr 16, 2017 |
ghst:Sorry boy, you don't know the meaning of herd effect. |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by matrix600(m): 2:16pm On Apr 16, 2017 |
Okworigeorge:What are you saying, any person that lacks belief in God /Gods/Deity is an Atheist. Unless you want to redefine the meaning of the word. It is the belief in a deity and the lack of, that separates Theism and Atheism. They are opposites. |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by ScepticalPyrrho: 2:17pm On Apr 16, 2017 |
Okworigeorge:Ok. Your opinion doesn't change the meaning of the word atheism. Just as your believe in a god's existence doesn't make it exist in reality. |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by ghst(m): 2:22pm On Apr 16, 2017 |
akintom: funny,I know what it means,there are atheists who opted to become an atheist not for personal reasons but they just decided to join the bandwagon |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by ghst(m): 2:23pm On Apr 16, 2017 |
ScepticalPyrrho: just because you believe in your theory doesn't make it a reality |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 2:26pm On Apr 16, 2017 |
matrix600:no you're wrong... Atheism is not only the lack of belief in a deity cos there are some religion that don't believe in any god but still believe in reincarnation/afterlife, witchcraft or even ghosts, do u call such people Atheist too? |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 2:29pm On Apr 16, 2017 |
ScepticalPyrrho:I don't believe in any God's existence... I'm just letting ignorant fvcks know that cos u say u don't believe in a god doesn't make u an Atheist |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by Okworigeorge(m): 2:31pm On Apr 16, 2017 |
matrix600:and yes I redefined it, check my third paragraph... What does Atheism mean? There is no singular definition of Atheism, just as in Religion. Most people define Atheism as the belief that there is no God or gods but I find it wrong because to me, it is not a man's belief but his lack of belief that makes him an Atheist. Atheism is not a disbelief in a deity or a denial of gods but a lack of belief in Religion. With this, we can define Atheism as the assertion that there is God or gods, witchcraft, the supernatural or the afterlife. |
Re: Is Atheism A Religion? by matrix600(m): 2:36pm On Apr 16, 2017 |
Okworigeorge:Yes, so long as they lack belief in a deity, that is all that matters. Believe in reincarnation/afterlife does not totally rely on theism, So yes, an atheist can believe in reincarnation and the afterlife. It all depends on what philosophy he applies to arrive at that belief. |
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