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Alberta_Beef · 08-27-2012, 01:37 AM

I am a bit late to the party but I see atheism as religion. I think that is because I would define religion as a structure of beliefs based around the existence of a deity, whether that be for or against it's existence.

Personally I don't believe in a higher power, I believe that the answers we seek and the strength we need is already in each and every one of us and "god" was invented way back in the day as a way to give people hope that weren't able to find the answers they needed within themselves because for many it is easier to believe in a god than in yourself.

I also believe faith is very important, but faith in your beliefs does not have to include a higher power.

But to each their own.

08-27-2012, 01:37 AM	#409
Alberta_Beef Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2012 Exp:	I am a bit late to the party but I see atheism as religion. I think that is because I would define religion as a structure of beliefs based around the existence of a deity, whether that be for or against it's existence. Personally I don't believe in a higher power, I believe that the answers we seek and the strength we need is already in each and every one of us and "god" was invented way back in the day as a way to give people hope that weren't able to find the answers they needed within themselves because for many it is easier to believe in a god than in yourself. I also believe faith is very important, but faith in your beliefs does not have to include a higher power. But to each their own. Last edited by Alberta_Beef; 08-27-2012 at 01:39 AM.