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Rathji · 04-23-2012, 03:40 PM

I think the answer to this question depends on how you define religion. There are literally hundreds of definitions that scholars of the subject accept.

Just because there is no 'god' of atheism, and no 'bible' of atheism, does not mean that it does not meet many of the criteria that most scholars of religion (note: I did not say religious scholars) would use to define a religion. I think it becomes even more clear, as Knalus mentioned, when if you consider New Atheism as the definition of Atheism.

If this trend continues, then I have no doubt that in 20-40 years, you will see a "culture of Atheism" develop that will mirror many things that current religions do.

In the immortal words of Pythia, "All this has happened before. All this will happen again."

04-23-2012, 03:40 PM	#39
Rathji Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Supporting Urban Sprawl Exp:	I think the answer to this question depends on how you define religion. There are literally hundreds of definitions that scholars of the subject accept. Just because there is no 'god' of atheism, and no 'bible' of atheism, does not mean that it does not meet many of the criteria that most scholars of religion (note: I did not say religious scholars) would use to define a religion. I think it becomes even more clear, as Knalus mentioned, when if you consider New Atheism as the definition of Atheism. If this trend continues, then I have no doubt that in 20-40 years, you will see a "culture of Atheism" develop that will mirror many things that current religions do. In the immortal words of Pythia, "All this has happened before. All this will happen again." __________________ "Wake up, Luigi! The only time plumbers sleep on the job is when we're working by the hour."