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Monday July 19th 2010
Skeptics
Is Atheism a Religion
Welcome Announcements Introductions Presentation Discussion Closing
Social Support of the Southern Arizona AtheistAgnosticFreethinking Community
Supporting the Tucson Atheist community by Maintaining the separation of church and state Coping with the expectations of the religious majority Protecting our right to believe as our conscience dictates Defending our freedom from religious oppression
Monthly meetings Movie night Purely social events Working with other ldquosecularrdquo organizations
Only Sheep need a shepherd -- unknown
Meeting God and the ConstitutionMovie Letting Go of God Social Activities
Potluck at Billrsquos House
Drinking Godlessly (2)
Next meeting August 16th
Movie July 26th Creation Social Activities July 29th 7 PM Drinking Godlessly
August 1st Tucson Museum of Art + Lunch
August 12th 7PM Drinking Godlessly
Next Skeptics of Tucson Meeting August 4th 7PM
Their calendar is full of our events For other information
httpwwwmeetupcomcfi-saz
Catholic Church Rates sexual abuse just ahead of ordaining women into the priesthood At a Thursday news conference at the Vatican Msgr Charles J Scicluna who handles sexual
abuse cases listed what the Vatican calls the ldquomore grave delictsrdquo or offenses These include Sexual abuse and pornography Attempted ordination of women Heresy Apostasy Schism
(The Catholic sense of proportion is to rate criminal premeditated predatory assaults against children as the equivalent of ending sex discrimination in the priesthood and no worse than ldquoapostasy and schismrdquo)
Scicluna said ldquoSexual abuse and pornography are more grave delicts they are an egregious violation of moral law Attempted ordination of women is grave but on another level it is a wound that is an attempt against the Catholic faith on the sacramental ordersrdquo (In order words itrsquos apparently even worse Whatrsquos a ldquomoral violationrdquo against a helpless child compared to the horror of a woman at the altar)
A priest says hersquos going to pray for Hitchens Vandals ldquocorrectrdquo Atheist billboard in NC Islamic Edict In UAE Condemns Vuvuzelas Connecticut priest used collection money
Name
Define Religion Arguments for Arguments against Whorsquos saying Atheism is a Religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Welcome Announcements Introductions Presentation Discussion Closing
Social Support of the Southern Arizona AtheistAgnosticFreethinking Community
Supporting the Tucson Atheist community by Maintaining the separation of church and state Coping with the expectations of the religious majority Protecting our right to believe as our conscience dictates Defending our freedom from religious oppression
Monthly meetings Movie night Purely social events Working with other ldquosecularrdquo organizations
Only Sheep need a shepherd -- unknown
Meeting God and the ConstitutionMovie Letting Go of God Social Activities
Potluck at Billrsquos House
Drinking Godlessly (2)
Next meeting August 16th
Movie July 26th Creation Social Activities July 29th 7 PM Drinking Godlessly
August 1st Tucson Museum of Art + Lunch
August 12th 7PM Drinking Godlessly
Next Skeptics of Tucson Meeting August 4th 7PM
Their calendar is full of our events For other information
httpwwwmeetupcomcfi-saz
Catholic Church Rates sexual abuse just ahead of ordaining women into the priesthood At a Thursday news conference at the Vatican Msgr Charles J Scicluna who handles sexual
abuse cases listed what the Vatican calls the ldquomore grave delictsrdquo or offenses These include Sexual abuse and pornography Attempted ordination of women Heresy Apostasy Schism
(The Catholic sense of proportion is to rate criminal premeditated predatory assaults against children as the equivalent of ending sex discrimination in the priesthood and no worse than ldquoapostasy and schismrdquo)
Scicluna said ldquoSexual abuse and pornography are more grave delicts they are an egregious violation of moral law Attempted ordination of women is grave but on another level it is a wound that is an attempt against the Catholic faith on the sacramental ordersrdquo (In order words itrsquos apparently even worse Whatrsquos a ldquomoral violationrdquo against a helpless child compared to the horror of a woman at the altar)
A priest says hersquos going to pray for Hitchens Vandals ldquocorrectrdquo Atheist billboard in NC Islamic Edict In UAE Condemns Vuvuzelas Connecticut priest used collection money
Name
Define Religion Arguments for Arguments against Whorsquos saying Atheism is a Religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Social Support of the Southern Arizona AtheistAgnosticFreethinking Community
Supporting the Tucson Atheist community by Maintaining the separation of church and state Coping with the expectations of the religious majority Protecting our right to believe as our conscience dictates Defending our freedom from religious oppression
Monthly meetings Movie night Purely social events Working with other ldquosecularrdquo organizations
Only Sheep need a shepherd -- unknown
Meeting God and the ConstitutionMovie Letting Go of God Social Activities
Potluck at Billrsquos House
Drinking Godlessly (2)
Next meeting August 16th
Movie July 26th Creation Social Activities July 29th 7 PM Drinking Godlessly
August 1st Tucson Museum of Art + Lunch
August 12th 7PM Drinking Godlessly
Next Skeptics of Tucson Meeting August 4th 7PM
Their calendar is full of our events For other information
httpwwwmeetupcomcfi-saz
Catholic Church Rates sexual abuse just ahead of ordaining women into the priesthood At a Thursday news conference at the Vatican Msgr Charles J Scicluna who handles sexual
abuse cases listed what the Vatican calls the ldquomore grave delictsrdquo or offenses These include Sexual abuse and pornography Attempted ordination of women Heresy Apostasy Schism
(The Catholic sense of proportion is to rate criminal premeditated predatory assaults against children as the equivalent of ending sex discrimination in the priesthood and no worse than ldquoapostasy and schismrdquo)
Scicluna said ldquoSexual abuse and pornography are more grave delicts they are an egregious violation of moral law Attempted ordination of women is grave but on another level it is a wound that is an attempt against the Catholic faith on the sacramental ordersrdquo (In order words itrsquos apparently even worse Whatrsquos a ldquomoral violationrdquo against a helpless child compared to the horror of a woman at the altar)
A priest says hersquos going to pray for Hitchens Vandals ldquocorrectrdquo Atheist billboard in NC Islamic Edict In UAE Condemns Vuvuzelas Connecticut priest used collection money
Name
Define Religion Arguments for Arguments against Whorsquos saying Atheism is a Religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Monthly meetings Movie night Purely social events Working with other ldquosecularrdquo organizations
Only Sheep need a shepherd -- unknown
Meeting God and the ConstitutionMovie Letting Go of God Social Activities
Potluck at Billrsquos House
Drinking Godlessly (2)
Next meeting August 16th
Movie July 26th Creation Social Activities July 29th 7 PM Drinking Godlessly
August 1st Tucson Museum of Art + Lunch
August 12th 7PM Drinking Godlessly
Next Skeptics of Tucson Meeting August 4th 7PM
Their calendar is full of our events For other information
httpwwwmeetupcomcfi-saz
Catholic Church Rates sexual abuse just ahead of ordaining women into the priesthood At a Thursday news conference at the Vatican Msgr Charles J Scicluna who handles sexual
abuse cases listed what the Vatican calls the ldquomore grave delictsrdquo or offenses These include Sexual abuse and pornography Attempted ordination of women Heresy Apostasy Schism
(The Catholic sense of proportion is to rate criminal premeditated predatory assaults against children as the equivalent of ending sex discrimination in the priesthood and no worse than ldquoapostasy and schismrdquo)
Scicluna said ldquoSexual abuse and pornography are more grave delicts they are an egregious violation of moral law Attempted ordination of women is grave but on another level it is a wound that is an attempt against the Catholic faith on the sacramental ordersrdquo (In order words itrsquos apparently even worse Whatrsquos a ldquomoral violationrdquo against a helpless child compared to the horror of a woman at the altar)
A priest says hersquos going to pray for Hitchens Vandals ldquocorrectrdquo Atheist billboard in NC Islamic Edict In UAE Condemns Vuvuzelas Connecticut priest used collection money
Name
Define Religion Arguments for Arguments against Whorsquos saying Atheism is a Religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Only Sheep need a shepherd -- unknown
Meeting God and the ConstitutionMovie Letting Go of God Social Activities
Potluck at Billrsquos House
Drinking Godlessly (2)
Next meeting August 16th
Movie July 26th Creation Social Activities July 29th 7 PM Drinking Godlessly
August 1st Tucson Museum of Art + Lunch
August 12th 7PM Drinking Godlessly
Next Skeptics of Tucson Meeting August 4th 7PM
Their calendar is full of our events For other information
httpwwwmeetupcomcfi-saz
Catholic Church Rates sexual abuse just ahead of ordaining women into the priesthood At a Thursday news conference at the Vatican Msgr Charles J Scicluna who handles sexual
abuse cases listed what the Vatican calls the ldquomore grave delictsrdquo or offenses These include Sexual abuse and pornography Attempted ordination of women Heresy Apostasy Schism
(The Catholic sense of proportion is to rate criminal premeditated predatory assaults against children as the equivalent of ending sex discrimination in the priesthood and no worse than ldquoapostasy and schismrdquo)
Scicluna said ldquoSexual abuse and pornography are more grave delicts they are an egregious violation of moral law Attempted ordination of women is grave but on another level it is a wound that is an attempt against the Catholic faith on the sacramental ordersrdquo (In order words itrsquos apparently even worse Whatrsquos a ldquomoral violationrdquo against a helpless child compared to the horror of a woman at the altar)
A priest says hersquos going to pray for Hitchens Vandals ldquocorrectrdquo Atheist billboard in NC Islamic Edict In UAE Condemns Vuvuzelas Connecticut priest used collection money
Name
Define Religion Arguments for Arguments against Whorsquos saying Atheism is a Religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Meeting God and the ConstitutionMovie Letting Go of God Social Activities
Potluck at Billrsquos House
Drinking Godlessly (2)
Next meeting August 16th
Movie July 26th Creation Social Activities July 29th 7 PM Drinking Godlessly
August 1st Tucson Museum of Art + Lunch
August 12th 7PM Drinking Godlessly
Next Skeptics of Tucson Meeting August 4th 7PM
Their calendar is full of our events For other information
httpwwwmeetupcomcfi-saz
Catholic Church Rates sexual abuse just ahead of ordaining women into the priesthood At a Thursday news conference at the Vatican Msgr Charles J Scicluna who handles sexual
abuse cases listed what the Vatican calls the ldquomore grave delictsrdquo or offenses These include Sexual abuse and pornography Attempted ordination of women Heresy Apostasy Schism
(The Catholic sense of proportion is to rate criminal premeditated predatory assaults against children as the equivalent of ending sex discrimination in the priesthood and no worse than ldquoapostasy and schismrdquo)
Scicluna said ldquoSexual abuse and pornography are more grave delicts they are an egregious violation of moral law Attempted ordination of women is grave but on another level it is a wound that is an attempt against the Catholic faith on the sacramental ordersrdquo (In order words itrsquos apparently even worse Whatrsquos a ldquomoral violationrdquo against a helpless child compared to the horror of a woman at the altar)
A priest says hersquos going to pray for Hitchens Vandals ldquocorrectrdquo Atheist billboard in NC Islamic Edict In UAE Condemns Vuvuzelas Connecticut priest used collection money
Name
Define Religion Arguments for Arguments against Whorsquos saying Atheism is a Religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Next meeting August 16th
Movie July 26th Creation Social Activities July 29th 7 PM Drinking Godlessly
August 1st Tucson Museum of Art + Lunch
August 12th 7PM Drinking Godlessly
Next Skeptics of Tucson Meeting August 4th 7PM
Their calendar is full of our events For other information
httpwwwmeetupcomcfi-saz
Catholic Church Rates sexual abuse just ahead of ordaining women into the priesthood At a Thursday news conference at the Vatican Msgr Charles J Scicluna who handles sexual
abuse cases listed what the Vatican calls the ldquomore grave delictsrdquo or offenses These include Sexual abuse and pornography Attempted ordination of women Heresy Apostasy Schism
(The Catholic sense of proportion is to rate criminal premeditated predatory assaults against children as the equivalent of ending sex discrimination in the priesthood and no worse than ldquoapostasy and schismrdquo)
Scicluna said ldquoSexual abuse and pornography are more grave delicts they are an egregious violation of moral law Attempted ordination of women is grave but on another level it is a wound that is an attempt against the Catholic faith on the sacramental ordersrdquo (In order words itrsquos apparently even worse Whatrsquos a ldquomoral violationrdquo against a helpless child compared to the horror of a woman at the altar)
A priest says hersquos going to pray for Hitchens Vandals ldquocorrectrdquo Atheist billboard in NC Islamic Edict In UAE Condemns Vuvuzelas Connecticut priest used collection money
Name
Define Religion Arguments for Arguments against Whorsquos saying Atheism is a Religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Their calendar is full of our events For other information
httpwwwmeetupcomcfi-saz
Catholic Church Rates sexual abuse just ahead of ordaining women into the priesthood At a Thursday news conference at the Vatican Msgr Charles J Scicluna who handles sexual
abuse cases listed what the Vatican calls the ldquomore grave delictsrdquo or offenses These include Sexual abuse and pornography Attempted ordination of women Heresy Apostasy Schism
(The Catholic sense of proportion is to rate criminal premeditated predatory assaults against children as the equivalent of ending sex discrimination in the priesthood and no worse than ldquoapostasy and schismrdquo)
Scicluna said ldquoSexual abuse and pornography are more grave delicts they are an egregious violation of moral law Attempted ordination of women is grave but on another level it is a wound that is an attempt against the Catholic faith on the sacramental ordersrdquo (In order words itrsquos apparently even worse Whatrsquos a ldquomoral violationrdquo against a helpless child compared to the horror of a woman at the altar)
A priest says hersquos going to pray for Hitchens Vandals ldquocorrectrdquo Atheist billboard in NC Islamic Edict In UAE Condemns Vuvuzelas Connecticut priest used collection money
Name
Define Religion Arguments for Arguments against Whorsquos saying Atheism is a Religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Catholic Church Rates sexual abuse just ahead of ordaining women into the priesthood At a Thursday news conference at the Vatican Msgr Charles J Scicluna who handles sexual
abuse cases listed what the Vatican calls the ldquomore grave delictsrdquo or offenses These include Sexual abuse and pornography Attempted ordination of women Heresy Apostasy Schism
(The Catholic sense of proportion is to rate criminal premeditated predatory assaults against children as the equivalent of ending sex discrimination in the priesthood and no worse than ldquoapostasy and schismrdquo)
Scicluna said ldquoSexual abuse and pornography are more grave delicts they are an egregious violation of moral law Attempted ordination of women is grave but on another level it is a wound that is an attempt against the Catholic faith on the sacramental ordersrdquo (In order words itrsquos apparently even worse Whatrsquos a ldquomoral violationrdquo against a helpless child compared to the horror of a woman at the altar)
A priest says hersquos going to pray for Hitchens Vandals ldquocorrectrdquo Atheist billboard in NC Islamic Edict In UAE Condemns Vuvuzelas Connecticut priest used collection money
Name
Define Religion Arguments for Arguments against Whorsquos saying Atheism is a Religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
A priest says hersquos going to pray for Hitchens Vandals ldquocorrectrdquo Atheist billboard in NC Islamic Edict In UAE Condemns Vuvuzelas Connecticut priest used collection money
Name
Define Religion Arguments for Arguments against Whorsquos saying Atheism is a Religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Name
Define Religion Arguments for Arguments against Whorsquos saying Atheism is a Religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Define Religion Arguments for Arguments against Whorsquos saying Atheism is a Religion
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny he lost his faith but not his morality
an institution to express belief in a divine power he was raised in the Baptist religion a member of his own faith contradicted him
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
A religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause nature and purpose of the universe especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural agency or agencies usually involving devotional and ritual observances and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
The Religion is a horror novel written in 1982 by Nicholas Conde It explores the ritual sacrifice of children to appease the pantheon of voodoo deities through the currently used practice of Santeria
Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Religious Studies It was founded in 1971 with close ties to the Religious Studies program at the University of Lancaster
Religion is the seventh studio album by Spear of Destiny released by EastworldRecordings in 1997 (see 1997 in music)
The Religions of Dune are a key aspect of the fictional setting of the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert Many of the names of religions mentioned in the novels indicate they are blends of current belief systems some syncretic
Serial Experiments Lain was created as a multimedia production including an anime a video game a manga and several artbooks and soundtracks
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
A collection of practices based on beliefs and teachings that are highly valued or sacred Any practice that someone or some group is seriously devoted to Any ongoing practice one engages in in order to shape their character or improve traits of their personality Our ideological and
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
religious - concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church religious texts a member of a religious order lords temporal and spiritual spiritual leaders spiritual songs
religious - having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity a religious man religious attitude
religious - of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows the religious or regular clergy conducts the service
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religious - extremely scrupulous and conscientious religious in observing the rules of healthldquo
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
The worlds principal religions and spiritual traditions may be classified into a small number of major groups although this is by no means a uniform practice This theory began in the 18th century with the goal of recognizing the relative levels of civility in non-European societies
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Dear Sir I am afraid I will have to kindly decline your offer to rewrite my post I stand by
my original contention atheism is a religion Whether it fits technically with the semantics or not is not a concern of mine the practical definition of religion is what matters to me not the letter of the law And the practical definition distasteful though it may be to those who disdain religion in all its forms is that the very thing most atheists hate is what they have become a religion with clearly defined rules eschatology and a philosophy by which to live Religion is a means of understanding our existence Atheism fits that bill Religion is a philosophy of life So is atheism Religions has its leaders the preachers of its tenets So does atheism (Nietzsche Feuerbach Lenin Marx) Religion has its faithful believers who guard the orthodoxy of the faith So does atheism And religion is a matter of faith not certainty Your own faithful say that as that is what I was referring to in my posting Welcome to the religious world
Please forgive my contentious tone However I would very much like to bring some (albeit not all as that is not possible) to the realization that all religions set themselves apart from the crowd they are the pure the faithful all others are just religion Here again atheism fits the bill
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
LAW OF THE LANDCourt rules atheism a religion
Decides 1st Amendment protects prison inmates right to start study group
The Supreme Court has said a religion need not be based on a belief in the existence of a supreme being In the 1961 case of Torcaso v Watkins the court described secular humanism as a religion
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
The Cleverest Argument For
Technically black is not a color but there is a black crayon in the box
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Founded in India 2500 years ago Buddhismremains the dominant religion of the Far East and is increasingly popular in the West Over its long history Buddhist has developed into a wide variety of forms ranging from an emphasis on religious rituals and worship of deities to a complete rejection of both rituals and deities in favor of pure meditation But all share in common a great respect for the teachings of the Buddha The Enlightened Onerdquo
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Claim Atheism ends in ISM then it must be a belief system
Not all words ending in ISM are belief systems
Astigmatism
Metabolism
Pauperism
Heroism
Anachronism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
The Usual Religion Elements
Belief in supernatural beings
Sacred objects
Rituals
Rules passed down from supernatural beings
Ready explanation for all things
Special ldquoinsiderrdquo elements
Community
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Where is the Atheistrsquos Ideology What is the Atheistrsquos Philosophy
Set of beliefs
Guidance
Belief system
A single belief does not a system make
Creed (Like the Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
We believe in one God the Father Almighty Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible
And in one Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son of God begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God Light of Light Very God of Very God begotten not made being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate He suffered and was buried and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end
And we believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life who proceedeth from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified who spoke by the prophets And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins And we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come Amen
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Does Atheism have a world view
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Hmmhellipcanrsquot have deities of coursehellip Symbols
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellip
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Perhaps this isnrsquot such a good ideahellipThe Anti Cross
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Atheism is NOT a religion
There are religious Atheists
At least one court case expanded religious protection around Atheism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
New Attendees Meeting Feedback David Cross Reads from the Atlanta
Constitution Newspaper
Skepticism
Skepticism