Whaa?

Erm, dude... I'm glad you've found a faith that works for you and all, but does that mean that you can use your position of faith-based contentedness to talk down to others who don't fall in line with your own beliefs? Turn down the smugness and remember that faith is not one-size-fits-all.

Though I see the point, I don't really agree with this.
There are plenty of religions in the world which do not contain gods, (most forms of) Buddhism being of the greatest prominence.
Of course, there are 'religions' such as what we call 'Hinduism' in which we can percieve 'gods', but even here they are seen much more as psychological archetypes than actual, existing entities.
Although as personally I'd tick both the 'Buddhist' and 'Atheist' boxes on censues, I don't see the problem with being both at the same time.

If you disagree with what I said, you are disagreeing with the definition of atheism. Religion does not necessarily require theism. I understand Buddhists and others wanting to distance themselves from the "atheist" stigma, but that doesn't change what words mean.

i stopped believing when i was like 7 or 8, it was early morning and i heard people, my sisters and i all got up and catched my parents setting up the gifts, we all knew it somehow and it wasnt so traumatic but it does question your faith, i was a catholic then, it was around 13 i became agnostic

I think his point was that you have no reason to believe in one more than the other. Your God is pretty much just as unlikely as Santa Claus. You'll probably disagree, but that's your problem.



I have a great many reasons to believe in God over Santa Claus. Logical, rational reasons. Faith without reason is a superstition.

I find that Buddhdism, at its core, is a rejection of all that makes us human.

Wow. If I ever doubted that atheism was a religion, you guys have cleared that up forever. The atheists are reacting like a bunch of Muslims who just saw a cartoon with Mohamed in it! Scary.....

Buddhism is often cited as being atheistic. But I prefer to think of it as non-theistic. My teacher always says, "God is the universe, the universe is God." I can't believe in any God who exists outside of the universe, or in a God who created the universe. I don't believe in a God who can bend the rule of cause and effect. I don't believe in a God who can intervene in human affairs. But I do believe in God.

When Buddha was asked about God he either maintained silence or said, "The question doesn't fit the case."

If you're satisfied with atheism, good for you. But I stand by what I said. Atheism will never, ever work as a major human religion (and it is a religion). Nope. Not in a million, zillion years.

brad, sorry, but i dont think you're , open to what 6 of us have , more or less politely , offered you. stamping your feet and typing in BIG letters, wont make your wonderful religios ideas right , or best , for all of us. not in a zillion gillion years.

many people believe many things. or nothing at all. many of us dont need god or santa claus. get it?
"work as a major human religion" jeez is that weird. "work?!?!" man, you are smug.

slow down, maybe bow a few times or something. for a buddhist you sound awfully arogant.

im still trying to figure out what you mean by "athiesm will never work as a major human religion". you mean it wont save souls? cause i think thats not quite the idea... or "work" in the sense of feed the masses (opium)? or rank in the top ten?

hey, i like that- is it original?

I agree... Ironic as it is, I completely agree...

ar·ro·gance [ar-uh-guhns]
-noun
offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride.
ig·no·rance [ig-ner-uhns]
-noun
the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.

uuuuuhhhhh!!
Atheists, take a chill pill and try not to give a shit what the article says. Whether you think so or not, the content/logic of your statements/arguments might not sound preachy or conceited on your part, but it comes across that way in reading. You try so hard to defend your faith.....um,nope logic......um, maybe ah, opinion, that the message is lost in the blather. It's why some people make the mistake that atheism is a religion all of its own. I get why you are in disagreement and upset. But do you have to harp on it like a Sunday morning preacher lost in the "word?"

Which brings me to my second point. Brad, the next time you wanna paint with broad strokes about religion or lack there of, please have the forethought to make your perspective clear, maybe a few examples. Oh, or try not to give your opinion from the perspective of ones chosen denomination or acknowledgment that there is no god. Sheesh!!

Now, I am gonna drink the rest of the case of beer, finish the nog, and go fuck my neighbors plastic reindeer. That'll teach him to leave the damn lights on all night.

Two stinky fingers pointed at the lot of you.

and yes, I am laughing at you all and myself. hehe.

wow indeed.

that's the conclusion you came to from... 1 overtly negative response?

ok...

who's the fanatic?

A few people on a message board did that? We should take a crack at that whole "world peace" thing and see what we can come up with. But alas... no, it's not.

religion
-noun
1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects

Atheism is a religion like bald is a hair color and like clear is a color.

Can you explain the difference between the two?

It seems to me like you're fudging the generally accepted meaning of "God", but even so, if you want to be a pantheist, have at it, for it neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.

If only others would do likewise.

Your mom is a religion.

hahaha
that made my morning.