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Originally Posted by Yukimura
For me, my religion is not uniform nor unchanging. Religion is an expression of the spirit within, which grows and evolves through life. My religion evolves on a daily basis as I evolve on a daily basis. I have certain core beliefs that don't change, but religion should be a path to growth. It is the same with atheism.
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You're describing spirituality.
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Originally Posted by Yukimura
Atheists often label themselves as atheists. It is not a term invented by religious societies to describe a group that exists outside of them like your other examples were. Atheism describes your set of beliefs, or if you prefer, your singular belief or doctrine.
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Actually, the term atheism was not developed by atheists (don't bother with wiki, some asshole bigot erased the page).
You claim that there's no atheist doctrine? How about science? That may not be fair, I'm not sure. It's more an actual question. If that one's not enough, how about the simple doctrine that I'm more sure of, "There is no god."[/QUOTE]
Not all atheists are rationalists. Some people don't believe in god because they feel like it and it has no roots in rationalism whatsoever. I do not represent all atheists, of course.
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Originally Posted by Yukimura
Many, and I would argue most religions have no "necessary actions". Some religions do have requirements, which is the word I would use for "necessary actions". Others do not, but that doesn't mean they aren't religions.
Atheism=Religion
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Atheism isn't a religion any more than gentile is a race.