is atheism a religion?

[killaebeeepoison]

my definition of religion: certain beliefs that are too many to speak about, so then simplified to a word or 2, which those words are created by man.
atheism is a religion in my opinion. it fits the above definition

 

[Yoda]

No!

 

[zaiten86]

my definition of a cow: certain beliefs that are too many to speak about, so then simplified to a word or 2, which those words are created by man.

atheism is in fact a cow, it fits the above definition.

Doesn't really work to just apply your own made up definition to religion and then claim that atheism fits it. If you took the time to look at the actual definition of religion, or had any clue what atheism actually was, you would know that it is not a religion

 

[CassieT]

Well then every philosophical belief, and even your favorite 3-course dinner, are religions. That's ridiculous.

From Dictionary.com.

re?li?gion
–noun
1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.

Does atheism have that? Nope.

2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.

Does atheism have that? Nope.

3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.

Nope.

4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.

Nope.

5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.

Nope.

6. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.

Possibly... but that would be more accurately described as "Anti-theism."

So, as you can see, atheism doesn't meet a single one of the definitions for "religion."

SO STOP IT.

 

[god_of_the_accursed]

atheism actually does not fit your definition because it is not a set of beliefs. atheism is simply the lack of a belief in a god.

 

[DreamstuffEntity]

No. It's a shame you don't agree with the dictionary.

Do you consider lack of belief in mermaids a religion, too?

 

[kiowarose777]

No but it is a nilhilistic lifestyle that I personally would not embrace.

 

[RexA]

No. It is a philosophy.

Religion requires a belief in the super natural. Atheist do not believe in the super natural. Therefore your opinion is incorrect.

 

[ShawnB]

It appears you're not smart enough to know what atheism is.

Atheism means without a belief in gods. If that is a religion, bald is a hair color.

 

[Grain]

Your definition isn't the English definition. I suggest you learn English.

 

[Nowpower]

Atheism is a religion as much as not collecting stamps is a hobby.

 

[yontanl]

No, they do not believe in anything.

 

[AustinC]

I agree

 

[PaulB]

Is bald a hair colour?

 

[JackHammer]

No. Atheists lack a belief in god. That's about as far away from religion as you can get.


Your "personal definition" is wrong.