19 Aug '10 11:39>1 edit
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyNo problem Gramps.
"Perhaps mostly because atheism is a religion. Another reason could be that they are not neutral about the subject."
~gambit3 (thread page 4) To which I replied, "Categorical Bingo! Christianity happens to be a relationship."
Please clarify your "How does atheism fit in" question.
gambit3 made the statement -
"Perhaps mostly because atheism is a religion. Another reason could be that they are not neutral about the subject."
You responded by quoting his/her statement, but singled out and highlighted in bold the specific text atheism is a religion, to which you then replied -
Categorical Bingo!
Double capitals and an exclamation mark! Correct me if i'm wrong, but you appeared to be endorsing gambit3's claim that atheism is a religion?!
If that is the case, my question to you is,
Here is a definition of religion from, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion
Religion is the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or in general a set of beliefs explaining the existence of and giving meaning to the universe, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
If atheism is a religion, how does atheism; in your view, fit into this definition of religion?