Atheism/Agnosticism

Sorry if there is a thread like this, I didn't think it belonged in the religion thread (if there even is one ) because this one is just about the thoughts, views, and opinions of other people on non-theism (the belief in there being no god, creator, or anything spiritual).

Okay, let's get right to it !

1. What is the basis of the atheism faith?
2. How can it be supported?
3. How can it be UNsupported?
4. Why are more people "going atheist" now than ever before?
etc., etc.

so, let's get posting!

I dont think Agnostic shoudl be put in here because its a very different thing to Atheism.

1. Its basically saying there is nothing out there
2. its supported that there has been no proof whatsoever or a god or entity
3. its being ignorant to things that might be out there, i myself am agnostic but atheists are just really rude about it (the strong activist ones)
4. because we're not really being threatened like the church had so much control in the middle ages they'd burn "witches" at the stake and everything, we have more freedom to do what we want and now that science is really opening up theorys people are less believing. i think its a bit stupid to be convinced that nothign is out there because there might be. im just deciding not to commit.

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1. What is the basis of the atheism faith?
Well, it's not a faith, so there is no basis of it.
You don't have faith in a God or any sort of higher being, so there's no faith involved in atheism.
2. How can it be supported?
Do you mean how can the arguement of "There is no God" be supported?
Well, that's like saying "How can you support the arguement that there is a God?"
You either accept it or you don't.
The whole idea of atheism.... that's up to the individual really.
3. How can it be UNsupported?
You can't really unsupport it.
It's a personal choice what religious beliefs you have.
4. Why are more people "going atheist" now than ever before?
Because it's been glamourised.
Because people see bad things happening and think "Well, if there was a GOd why doesn't he stop it?"
Because it's easier to accept that science is right because it's based on facts rather than faith.
Because it's more known about now.
There's loads of reasons.

1. What is the basis of the atheism faith?
Here's the thing, every atheist I've ever met has different views on what atheism means to them. Mostly, it is a rejection of faith-based religion and a divine god-figure.

2. How can it be supported? UNsupported?
It doesn't need support or anti-support. Faith should NOT BE A CAMPAIGN. It should be a choice.

3. Why are more people "going atheist" now than ever before?
Because people are waking up and realizing that organized religion is a form of brain washing and a means of control through a government-like church. All religions claim to be the "one true religion" and thereby make all the rest false, which causes hatred, violence and war. People are slowly realizing this is very, very wrong. People are realizing that they can have faith without having religion.

Beeblebrox:

2. How can it be supported? UNsupported?
It doesn't need support or anti-support. Faith should NOT BE A CAMPAIGN. It should be a choice.

Perfectly put.
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1. What is the basis of the atheism faith? Not believing in any god/s.
2. How can it be supported? ---V
3. How can it be UNsupported? See Beeblebrox's post--I can't say it any better.
4. Why are more people "going atheist" now than ever before? They're figuring out that organized religion is just a way to control people and getting more and more scientific evidence. I think the biggest turnoff is those Mega-Atheist types who are like YOU ARE STUPID FOR BELIEVING IN GOD! I personally have no problems with followers of organized religion if that's what they want, and I'm apa-atheist.

1. What is the basis of the atheism faith? The unbelief of gods
2. How can it be supported? Having alot supporters..V
3. How can it be UNsupported? The Churches that say its a sin to not believe in god and try to change you
4. Why are more people "going atheist" now than ever before?
There is more freedom then there was back then. Also i think that some people are doing it as an act of rebellion. lastly the sciences have come far and disproves some religion belifs and stories
etc., etc.

Katyara:

Sorry if there is a thread like this, I didn't think it belonged in the religion thread (if there even is one ) because this one is just about the thoughts, views, and opinions of other people on non-theism (the belief in there being no god, creator, or anything spiritual).

Okay, let's get right to it !

1. What is the basis of the atheism faith?

The basis is pretty simple...that there is no God. Yes, there are different theories explaining WHY and HOW one comes to this conclusion, but the conclusion itself is the basis...that there is not God.

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2. How can it be supported?

Honestly, I don't think it CAN be supported. People have attempted to use the theory of evolution to support atheism, but even if evolution WERE true, this is still not adequate proof, because there are those people who believe that God could have created the world through evolution, which would negate atheism.

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3. How can it be UNsupported?

I think the greatest evidence for Divine Intelligence is the human genome, and if Divine Intelligence is a reality, then obviously, atheism is not.

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4. Why are more people "going atheist" now than ever before?
etc., etc.

Someone above commented that, with the way the worlds is going, spiraling downward like it is, that this makes it hard for a lot of people to believe in a merciful, loving, and benevolent creator, and I can see how that would make sense.
Even so, this would only apply if we're talking about Yahweh, the God of Christianity. Christianity is not the only belief system out there, and it is monotheist.
There are other religions which are polytheist, where the gods are NOT so nice.

Is atheism really a faith? I would say it's more a lack of faith in higher beings. I consider myself an athiest because I do not believe in a higher being, not because I believe in science (at times the evolution theory looks a bit sketchy).

What I do believe is chance and spontaneous order. I believe that no matter how infinitely small, everything and anything has a chance of happening. That includes the creation of a universe from nothing or a universe having no begining. And then I believe that everything sorts itself out in the end.

1. What is the basis of the atheism faith?
Common sense

2. How can it be supported?
I think in every way. Because it's the only "religion" with any proof whatsoever. Everything else is just a guess. An athiest bases faith on what they see, not what they are brainwashed to believe
(Note: I am not an athiest)

3. How can it be UNsupported?
Ignorance. People claiming they know things when they have NO proof.
Or if the savior were to come down from the heavens and offer everyone in the world a smoke.

4. Why are more people "going atheist" now than ever before?
I think people are breaking from the chains of religion. Back in the day it was "if mommy and daddy say it, it's true", and that was how people though: less themselves and more on what they are told to believe. I think teens are able to use their own logic these days. I know so many people who were religious and now arn't, and one or two people who converted or went from having no faith to some faith.

SnowFallsOnDesertSky:

New breakthroughs in science that could go against religious reasoning.

"religious reasoning" has to be the best oxymoron I've ever heard. I think it's better said that science is bringing people to reason over religion.

1. What is the basis of the atheism faith?
Well, can you really call it faith? I'd say its more... well unfaith. It is not believing in a god or a spiritual life or anything like that.
2. How can it be supported?
Well, it's kind of hard to support, but heres what I say
A.If there is a god, where did he/she come from
B. Well, every christain has a different wiews on this, but if there is a god, why would he cause so much suffering, of let the devil? To test man- thoes "tests" are the REASON people are evil.. i dunno I also seem to find quite a bit of... lets say.. loopholes in christianity.... well what ev...
3. How can it be UNsupported?
I don't see a way it can... like one of my friends was trying to and said "There is PROOF Jesus walked this earth" and I said "No, there is PROOF that someone people MISTOOK for the son of a god and worshiped, there is PROOF that a man born in a stable who everyone thought works miricles walked this earth, there is PROOF that a man who was worshiped and killed walked this earth. There is, however, no PROOF that earths savior and a miricle working son of a god walked this earth.
4. Why are more people "going atheist" now than ever before?
etc., etc.
I just think it's because people are becoming unafaraid of being different now, and admitting it more. I used to think it was BAD to be athiest, now I say "I will believe, or dis believe whatever the fuck I want"

P.S. I AM athiest, so if u wanna know more, just pm me or what ever

DIE! DIE! DIE!:

1. What is the basis of the atheism faith?
Common sense

2. How can it be supported?
I think in every way. Because it's the only "religion" with any proof whatsoever. Everything else is just a guess. An athiest bases faith on what they see, not what they are brainwashed to believe
(Note: I am not an athiest)

3. How can it be UNsupported?
Ignorance. People claiming they know things when they have NO proof.
Or if the savior were to come down from the heavens and offer everyone in the world a smoke.

4. Why are more people "going atheist" now than ever before?
I think people are breaking from the chains of religion. Back in the day it was "if mommy and daddy say it, it's true", and that was how people though: less themselves and more on what they are told to believe. I think teens are able to use their own logic these days. I know so many people who were religious and now arn't, and one or two people who converted or went from having no faith to some faith.

I also agree with her....

1. What is the basis of the atheism faith? --- I guess people have their different ideas about what it its. It's basically not be beilive in God or a higher being, etc.

2. How can it be supported? --- Well, its more, Respect then support, I think. By letting that person have their OWN opinion on what they believe, teach all the different types of religions in schools so that everyone knows what they actually ARE and learn to respect others beliefs, and by respecting the people that are Atheist. It's really they're opinion, and even if they had no support on it, they'd believe it anyways. I totally respect the beliefs of others, I just don't get why others can't though, because no one knows what happens and no one really has a FOR SURE answer to any of it.

3. How can it be UNsupported? --- Basically by disrespecting ones beliefs and opinions on the matter. Actually KNOW what the religion actually is in the first place and not some kind of satanic worship (I have a friend who is, and she told this one kid in my class she was, and they were like 'OMG DO YOU LYK WORSHIP SATAN?!?! it was kind of funny, but at the same time... it wasn't. )

4. Why are more people "going atheist" now than ever before?
etc., etc. --- I guess with people having more freedom of what they choose to believe and the whole thing w/ evolution and scientific research (I'm one of the rare people that can mix God and evolution and reincarnation and all sorts of things together to come out with my faith on what I think happens, lol, others can't, though, I guess), and just, seeing all the bad things that happen daily and not believing that God would let that happen. And the fact that Atheism is sort of becoming a fad, slightly.

Honestly, there really is no proof and when u look at it realistically, not emotionally, everythings molecules and physics. But if there was a divine force im sure it wouldnt spend all its time on our little mudball of a planet with a whole universe around us. But what proves that god's manmade is that it reflects human psychology and values. ex: "god" always being a male in non pagan religions, since they were valued more. <>Also, people are more free thinkers.