Why atheism isn't a religion...


	Why atheism isn't a religion...

earnric

6-1-2009 3:30 PM

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earnric says:

PZ says it succinctly ... Relying on reason and evidence is the opposite of fundamentalism and "revealed truth" ...

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6-2-2009 12:33 PM

aklimento

...opposing to blind, undoubtful believing to superior authority. Modern form of old proven slavery.

6-2-2009 12:56 PM

earnric

Religion is the surest path to tyranny. Once you get people believing that "god" want you behave a certain way, you can get them to do almost anything...

9-11-2009 1:49 PM

The Infowarrior

"Calling Atheism a religion is like calling bald a hair color."

-Don Hirschberg

9-22-2009 3:10 PM

The Infowarrior

"If athesim is a religion, then not playing cards is a hobby." - unknown

9-22-2009 3:16 PM

earnric

That is perfect...

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