861 opinions shared on Religion & Spirituality topic. Everyone has a religion or something or somethings that form their Being and Doing.
Everyone worships Something and that Something is their Religion.
The most obvious thing overlooked by Atheists is if there was no God there would be no atheist. If one is an Atheist, they are by default confirming there is a God. It's called the Law of noncontradiction as something can not be and not be at the same time.03 Reply- +1 y
@AndrésC64 dude really…. again with you proof of another’s point. The sum of what you are, your individual design, defines your Being and Doing, therefore, it those tenants within your Subjective Religion that you are adhering too. You define your RELIGIOSITY clearly. You are so clear in your knowing of it that you are one of the MOST RELIGIOUS Persons that I know. Done with your nonsensical thinking
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482 opinions shared on Religion & Spirituality topic. Unfortunately, I don't know if they will ever get left behind.
"Religion is something left over from the infancy of our intelligence, it will fade away as we adopt reason and science as our guidelines."-- Bertrand Russell00 Reply
Anonymous(25-29)+1 yThis may be good for you, I'm not saying anything. But this is none of your business. People can leave their religion whenever they want, convert to any religion they want, and defend any view they want. I think now leave the religious people alone. Freedom and free will are important in all matters. Let's be aware of this please.
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+1 yAtheism is a religion... do you hate that too?
... just wondering
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Atheism is not a religion.. the very definition of atheism is “a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods”. All religious people believe in God, so no, atheism is NOT a religion
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@WonderBell99 Almost all atheists claim that, because (supposedly) there is no God, their own worldview is not a religion. Many of them would argue that they have a “nonbelief.”
One of the definitions of religion in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, however, is this: “a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.”
Atheism certainly fits that definition, and many of its adherents are quite zealous about their faith system.
Atheists have an active belief system with views concerning origins (that the universe and life arose by natural processes); no life after death; the existence of God; how to behave while alive; and so much more. Honest atheists will admit their worldview is a faith. Atheism is a religion!
One candid atheist wrote, “My attitude is not based on science, but rather on faith. . . . The absence of a Creator, the non-existence of God is my childhood faith, my adult belief, unshakable and holy.”
Actually, however, there are no true atheists—just those who claim to be. The all-knowing God of the Bible informs us that He has made it evident to all people that He exists, but that unbelievers try to suppress that knowledge (Romans 1:18).
While atheism is a blind faith, its followers will still cry out, “We are not part of a religion!” Why do they plead this? First, if atheism were identified as a religion, atheists fear that their views might get kicked out of public places, like government-run schools. Second, these secularists will be less likely to be able to deceive children into thinking that their teachings (supposedly “neutral”) are not in conflict with the religious beliefs of students.
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Secular humanistic religions—like evolution, atheism, and agnosticism—are part and parcel of the same belief system. These worldviews have free reign with tax-supported dollars not only in America but also in the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and many other countries. It’s ironic that under the rallying cry of “let’s keep religion out” of the public arena, secularists have kicked Christianity out of the classroom and have replaced it with another religion: the religion of naturalism, which is atheism.
There is a simple way to test our claim that a worldview is not “nonreligious.” If atheism really isn’t religious, then why do atheists strongly oppose religious claims? Their approach is illogical!
Does the atheistic view of origins (big bang, millions of years, and evolution—each involving supposed natural processes2) oppose the religious view of special creation by God in six days? Yes. Therefore, secular views of origins are religious.
Anyone who claims that they are not religious and then makes judgments about religious topics (e. g., the deity of Christ, the existence of God, the morality regarding adultery, the truthfulness of the Bible, and so on) has made a religious statement. Though they may “claim” to be irreligious, they reveal that they are indeed religious when they attempt to refute another religious view. - +1 y
@wonderbell99 Does atheism oppose the religious claim that God exists? Again, yes. Thus, atheism is religious. Popular atheist John Dunphy, writing for a secular magazine, admitted:
I am convinced that the battle for humankind’s future must be waged and won in the public school classroom by teachers who correctly perceive their role as the proselytizers of a new faith: a religion of humanity that recognizes and respects the spark of what theologians call divinity in every human being.
These teachers must embody the same selfless dedication as the most rabid fundamentalist preachers, for they will be ministers of another sort, utilizing a classroom instead of a pulpit to convey humanist values in whatever subject they teach, regardless of the educational level—preschool day care or large state university.
The classroom must and will become an arena of conflict between the old and the new—the rotting corpse of Christianity, together with all its adjacent evils and misery, and the new faith of humanism.
When it is financially beneficial or otherwise helpful to their cause, atheists want to receive the benefits allowed for groups that are widely seen as religious. For example, atheist and other secular groups are eligible to receive tax benefits that other religious groups get. In addition, secular and atheist chaplains function within the military. These atheists want to have their cake and eat it too. The atheist worldview is religious because its adherents behave in religious ways.
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@wonderbell99 Ultimately the battle is between two religions: God’s true religion and man’s false religion.
Atheists believe they cease to exist when they die. Why then do they even bother to oppose Christians and aggressively work to impose their religion on the culture if all is futile anyway?
The atheists’ battle against Christianity clearly illustrates the spiritual struggle raging around us, pointed out by the Apostle Paul:
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12) - +1 y
Then again, it’s a person’s opinion and a choice. Just because they don’t believe in God doesn’t mean that we should force them to. I don’t believe in religions, but I am on the fence about the existence of God. I believe that there is a possibility that God might exist. I reject all religions because almost all religions are patriarchal and man made. The OP said she was not religious. Spirituality is different from religion. Besides, agnostics exist. Please do look up on it.
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I think this is a bit of a stretch isn't it? To say that stepping onto a debate stage automatically categorizes you is a bit like saying that criticism of the belief in Greek deities makes you a mythologist. I mean, it CAN if you play around with the semantics of the term, but most people wouldn't assume that. And if they did, I don't think it would really matter.
I'm as suspicious of naturalism as you are, but we can't assume that all atheists have a creation narrative. Neither of my parents believe in God or the Big Bang or even care about the debate. - +1 y
@WonderBell99 The fool has said in his heart,“There is no God.” Ps 14:1
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@laurieluvsit I’m not religious, sorry! I’m a skeptic. I’m skeptical about the existence of God, but I’m not religious. You seemed to have ignored the whole point of my reply 😂
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@WonderBell99 The opposite is true, however...
"To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead" ~Thomas Paine
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Jesus isn’t the only god in this world. He’s not “the” god, he’s “a” god.
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This was a reply to one of your replies ^
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I cannot change your view on this matter, and you cannot change mine. I think both of us can agree with the fact that we cannot accept each other’s views. Although we cannot accept it, can we at least respect each other’s views? I definitely do not believe in any religions, but I’m skeptical about the existence of God. I’m not the type of person who blindly follows something just because others do, but that’s just me. The views that I have now, have been formed only after thorough research on what is best for me. I respect your views, kindly respect others’ who do not agree with you.
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@WonderBell99
Even a fool is counted wise when she holds her peace; When she shuts her lips, she is considered perceptive ~Prov 17:28
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt" ~Abraham Lincoln
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+1 yIt will never be left behind. A large number of people are now identifying as “agnostics” and “atheists”, but at the same time, many people are religious. There is always going to be someone who believes in God.
10 Reply3.8K opinions shared on Religion & Spirituality topic. You're a loser and trying to be an edgy teen when you have nothing real to offer the world.
You can't hate what you don't know shit about, kid. Stay in school, your parents are getting a divorce because of you acting out, not their religion.12 Reply- +1 y
Um wow, slow down there. Everyone has their opinions. You can't change people’s minds. You talking shit ain't gonna change her mind, mate
2.5K opinions shared on Religion & Spirituality topic. Not for a long while yet. But the world is becoming more secular day by day. Maybe you should move to a highly secular country, or community. I live in Seattle and don’t know anyone that is religious.
10 Reply512 opinions shared on Religion & Spirituality topic. if its not worshipping a deity its worshipping money or power... it will always be with us as part of humanity sadly
10 ReplyNever. They won't seize to exist. It will be something you'll have to learn to live with. Alongside people who may have a religion.
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+1 yI hate all semitic religions.
Pagan and shaman religions are ok, in my opinion.10 Reply
Anonymous(30-35)+1 ynever gonna happen this is a religious war
https://www.youtube.com/embed/EmBYV4kxS4w
people will die FACTS
THE WORDS OF CHRIST WILL PLAY OUT
Glory to my GOD above the dome
let the waters above the dome show his glory10 Reply
+1 yIt’ll never be left behind. Just like cultures and traditions, it carries on to the next generation
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+1 yWhen we reach the point where we no longer need them. I wouldn't wait up.
00 ReplyIm starting an anti religion movement. All you have to do is read my book, learn my rules, and send me money. I also require you burn for eternity if you opt out
00 Reply1.4K opinions shared on Religion & Spirituality topic. They will never be left behind.
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+1 ygo ahead and hate them. It doesn't matter. They will never be left behind.
00 ReplyWhen there is no gullible people left.
10 Reply3.4K opinions shared on Religion & Spirituality topic. Sooo... what's what's question here?
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Anonymous(18-24)+1 yI hope you can find peace in your soul.
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+1 yToo bad. Religions aren't going anywhere.
01 Reply Probobly won't ever
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+1 yNever ever.
00 Reply 766 opinions shared on Religion & Spirituality topic. Ok great
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