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related to or characterized by or given to atheism; "atheist leanings"
someone who denies the existence of god
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Atheist was a death metal band from Florida, founded under the name R.A.V.A.G.E. (which stands for Raging Atheists Voving A Gory End), whose music was highly technical and sometimes reminiscent of jazz. They combined brutal riffs with subtle latin music arrangements, much like in Cynic's cult album "Focus".
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Atheism is the condition of being without theistic beliefs, or the disbelief in the existence of deities. In antiquity, it had allusions in Epicureanism. Atheism disappeared from any consideration among philosophers of the Greek and Roman traditions as Christianity began to have widespread influence. During the Age of Enlightenment, atheism re-emerged as an accusation against those who questioned the religious status quo, but by the late 18th century it had become the avowed position of a growin
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Someone who believes that there is no God.
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Someone who does not believe there is a God.
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A person whose worldview embraces Atheism [noun] [OW]. The natural condition of all humans at birth and prior to indoctrination in or self-invention of Theism. Atheists claim there is no proof for God. "Strong" Atheists claim God does not exist. "Weak" Atheists do not deny the possibility of God, or that proof might eventually be discovered. Athiest and Athesit are Fundie synonyms of Atheist [SD]. The word Atheism [CE] derives from the Greek atheos, a = without, theos = God.
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A person for whom the idea of god is senseless. Not to be confused with a person who hates (and neccessarily believes in the existence of) god.
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Well, there's some support of your definition, but to me, an atheist has always been someone who believes that God does not exist, and to me, an agnostic has been more like your view of an atheist, that is, someone who does not believe that God does exist. Believing that God doesn't exist, and not believing that he does exist, are two slightly different things.
 
I'm amused that so many atheists have decided to make atheism a religion.

An atheist group today thanked "Good Morning America" host Bill Weir and his network, ABC, for an on-air apology for saying during hurricane Katrina coverage: "There are no atheists in foxholes and hurricane zones."

The comment left atheists across America outraged, according to American Atheists Inc., a group that says it "is a nationwide movement which defends the civil rights of nonbelievers, works for the separation of church and state, and addresses issues of First Amendment public policy."
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An atheist group today thanked "Good Morning America" host Bill Weir and his network, ABC, for an on-air apology for saying during hurricane Katrina coverage: "There are no atheists in foxholes and hurricane zones."

The comment left atheists across America outraged, according to American Atheists Inc., a group that says it "is a nationwide movement which defends the civil rights of nonbelievers, works for the separation of church and state, and addresses issues of First Amendment public policy."
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Y'know, I'm getting real tired of hearing everyone and his brother having to fucking apologise for everything they fucking say or do. Hey Athiests, Ya don't like it? Fuck off. Freedom of speech runs both fucking ways. Someone with faith shouldn't have to fucking apologise for saying they have it. Ya wanna go bug someone religious? Go to the fucking airport and demand an apology from the fucking Hari Crishnas. No, you're not so fucking quick to take them on, are ya?

Present company excepted, of course.
 
Well, in the strictest sense, isn't it a religion?

Prof, as an example, has faith that God exists. CHCR, as an example, has faith there is no God, or god(s). What is the difference (setting aside the obvious difference)?


Main Entry: re·li·gion
Pronunciation: ri-'li-j&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back -- more at RELY
1 a : the state of a religious <a nun in her 20th year of religion> b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
2 : a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
3 archaic : scrupulous conformity : CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
4 : a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith
- re·li·gion·less adjective
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Gonz said:
Well, in the strictest sense, isn't it a religion?
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1. Nope. Most people don't understand the difference though. It's not a faith either, although that's closer. Most people don't understand the difference between a faith and a religion either.

Prof, as an example, has faith that God exists. CHCR, as an example, has faith there is no God, or god(s). What is the difference
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2. Credible evidence.
 
JJR512 said:
Yeah, an atheist religion is kind of oxymoronic.
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There is the LaVeyan Satanism but thats just basically bullshit(I do like some of the things he said but not all. Plus it was about showmanship)

Buddhists tend to be more atheist in some aspects though they believe in an afterlife and enlightenment.

But it still confuses me. A religion for atheists? wow.
 
A group of people, acting out of a sense of moral indignation coming together due to their belief (or lack thereof), speak or act as one, is not that different than a group of people coming together out of a sense of morality, due to their belief.
 
Gonz said:
A group of people, acting out of a sense of moral indignation coming together due to their belief (or lack thereof), speak or act as one, is not that different than a group of people coming together out of a sense of morality, due to their belief.
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Thanks for making my point. Small difference is still difference. I'll even grant you that some atheists treat it as a religion. It isn't though.
 
i have been made to stand for the pledge before. i was not made to say it, but i was still meant to stand for it, which i still believed was wrong.
 
ash r said:
i have been made to stand for the pledge before. i was not made to say it, but i was still meant to stand for it, which i still believed was wrong.
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I don't see a problem with that, ash. I'm not shinto, but I bowed when I enterd my dojo. It has to do with respect for the beliefs of others.
 
Gonz said:
In turn, the point I'm trying to make.
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*sigh* Small minority, rather like the christians who think the answer to terrorism is to kill all the muslims.
 
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