In fact, "atheism" is a term that should not even exist. No one ever needs to identify himself as a "non-astrologer" or a "non-alchemist." We do not have words for people who doubt that Elvis is still alive or that aliens have traversed the galaxy only to molest ranchers and their cattle. Atheism is nothing more than the noises reasonable people make in the presence of unjustified religious beliefs.
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Atheism is just a way of clearing the space for better conversations. The problem is convincing the better part of humanity into having these better conversations. It’s a political problem, a scientific problem, and interpersonal problem, and a problem with education.
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Kali
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Aug 27, 2019
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Well said!
I disagree with this statement somewhat. Although it's clear that Atheism is not a religion, I do think there's ample evidence to suggest that humans have this innate basic framework embedded in our brains that naturally leads us to the belief that we're separate from the rest of nature, that we're special. Belief in some kind of god, or soul, or mind, or what have you is just a direct expression of this framework. I think there most likely is a biological basis for belief in the supernatural and that's why non-belief in this area does benefit from its own term. I think the term Atheism allows us to identify each other that we're able to think over the very lie that our brains often leads us to. It is no wonder, even today, that atheism is still in the minority.
hugh
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Children have no control. We are in the total control of those we depend upon for survival. Please them and eat. Displease them and get beaten. Thus we will belief what they demand.
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