Is Atheism a Religion?

Hi!

Me again. What is your opinion about those atheists who dont believe in religion(an organised or system of beliefs)?

Isn't atheism is also a system of faith or belief?

Fundamentally, all human beings are seeking happiness. Whether or not we can achieve happiness, while not denying the reality of life's inherent suffering, depends on our attitudes. Positive attitude consist of such feeling as hope, confidence, energy and sensitivity to others. Whether we can sustain such positive attitudes to living depends on what we most value. The thing we value most can be called our 'religion'.

Buddhism as a religious philosophy uphold the highest value of the sanctity of all life and taught the most comphensive view of life on how to live as human beings.

Thanks!

Bodhi

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Hi again Bodhi!

Regarding your second query,I think Atheist do not consider Atheism as a religion but more of a belief, or philosophically speaking, disbelief. Theism is the belief in the existence of a Higher Being and religion is the organized structure that supports a certain form of theism. Atheists do not believe in the existence of a Higher Being, and therefore, do not have a religion.

That may be your own definition of "religion" Bodhi but I assure you that it would take a lot of convincing on your part to make them, including myself, agree with you. I personally believe that when we talk about theism, we are not merely discussing about what makes you happy, or what you value in life. It is possible that you are just using a language game that is way far from what we do.

Atheism has its own philosophy, need not be a religious philosophy, and it is existentialism. Life is not meant to be anything special and it is how we live each day that gives purpose to our being.

I can see how much you adore your belief and I respect your opinion. However, statements like " Buddhism as a religious philosophy uphold the highest value of the sanctity of all life and taught the most comphensive view of life on how to live as human beings" may have been the cause of many religious battles in the past,and probably, even future wars to be fought for the sake of religion.

No offense but I do not think that claiming that your religion is the best there is is appropriate and I was never a believer that there is ONE true way.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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