Hi Kelphi,
a·the·ism (th-zm)
n.
1.
a. Disbelief in or denial of the existence of God or gods.
b. The DOCTRINE that there is no God or gods.
2. Godlessness; immorality.
re·li·gion (r-ljn)
n.
1.
a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
b. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
3. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
4. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.
doc·trine (dktrn)
n.
1. A principle or body of principles presented for acceptance or belief, as by a religious, political, scientific, or philosophic group; dogma.
2. A rule or principle of law, especially when established by precedent.
3. A statement of official government policy, especially in foreign affairs and military strategy.
4. Archaic Something taught; a teaching.
Don't confuse religion with doctrine.
Best regards,
Steve
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelphi
Jacqui,
They are the best at controlling you from going to church.
Steven A.
Atheism is a religion because it is a belief system. You are not immune. Atheists are actually the most religious people on the planet by virtue of sparseness. More than 80% of the planet believe in a god. It takes a lot of religion to believe we did not come from a creator/God. Just look at all this order. Takes a lot of religion to believe it all came from a big bang.
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