Why Atheism Is A Religion

Yes, BRILLIANT exposure to the similarities of Religion and Atheism.

No, it doesn't make me feel better to call Atheism what it is. It just makes Atheists feel better to insist that it's not a Religion.

Yes, why indeed is this an issue? Why does it ruffle the feathers of Atheists to be called a Religion so much? And why is it so hard for them to see the similarities?

 

This isn't an issue of random people so much as it's an issue of prayer itself. I already asked that what if it were the friends and family that were praying for you?

 

The rubber hits the road when asking the question of whether Atheists would care if it were their loved ones praying for them. Could they have the humility to take it, or are they too proud in their ideology? Is Prayer, which is basically a few gestures and kind words, THAT bad? Do you disagree with it THAT much? Is there anything about this that doesn't sound like a Christian cringing at even of the uttering of the word "Satan"?

 

Yeah guerilla'...

:-b

 

Being able to discern credible sources from unreliable sources is a crucial aspect to critical thinking. If you have been living in a cave, then I'll mention it's well known that Fox has biased information,

There is no attempt at conversion, it's just a witty billboard and nothing about it prevents people from going to church or not.

It likely has the appeal to a wider audience but if they pay for the space, they can do what they want, no different than alcohol companies, health insurance, or the institute schools putting up a billboard.

 

The billboard exists whether it's involved with Fox News or not! Your point is completely not relevant.

Missionaries also can't control whether people follow them or not. Doesn't have anything to do with whether that means they are a Missionary or not.

Of course they can do what they want. That's not the issue, here. Alcohol Companies, Health Insurance, institute schools, and Missionaries are all allowed to put up a billboard.

 

I know many atheists that do not want the religion stigma label attached to how they view things.
My issue is the seemingly lack of respect to how they feel and why have to always label and categorize anyone.
It is too small a mold to do so.

 

My point is that if a new poster posted a foxnews link I would be inclined to think they are trolling, whether you find that a "fair and balanced" assessment is what is irrelevant.

Not sure what you are talking about, Missionaries proactively attempt to convert people.

 

I don't think a lil' 'ol sign asking people not to go to church is really that big of deal, ya, know?

 

And like I already said, isn't it silly for Atheists to have to put up a billboard to encourage other Atheists to not go to Church? Seems much more likely that the billboard was put up to convert religious people, or people on the fence. Missionary work, in other words.

 

No, it's not a big deal. And I've never said it shouldn't happen. What I am pointing out in the OP is that it is hypocritical. These signs you posted are once again showing the similarity of Atheism and any other Religion.

 

LOL. Fine, so should I edit the OP and post the news link from any one of a multitude of other news sources that covered this billboard to make it somehow more legit?

 

What are you talking about? Atheists label themselves already as Atheists. Of course they don't want the Religion stigma attached, but that doesn't mean that they don't have plenty of ingredients to make up a Religion. And Atheists don't judge, label, and categorize Christians and other religious people? Give me a break.

People keep saying "boo hoo, quit crying about a billboard", well how about boo-hoo, you have the characteristics of a religion whether you like it or not?

 

Show me one atheist sign with the kind of vitriol and hatred displayed on those church signs

 

First off, the hatred aspect doesn't determine whether it's a religion or not.

But here you go.

 

Only in your mind. And if thats validation for you, fine. I don't know who you expect to agree with you in an Atheist forum. It's been pointed out ad nauseam that the OP premise is ridiculous. A sign with a message is not missionary work and Atheist by definition is not a religion.

 

Look at this billboard then. If Atheism isn't a Religion, then why are they asking people to JOIN???? This is Missionary work, and to deny that is to be in full denial, period.

 

No, an Atheist BY DEFINITION doesn't believe in a Deity/believes there is no Deity. A Deity is not required for a Religion.

 

No but it gives one an idea the kind of person behind the message.

Is there something about this message that isn't true? Pretty sure all those statements can be back up.

 

sez you