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No.
There have been evil people who were atheist, just as there have been evil people who were theists.
And also plenty of good people of varying beliefs (and non-beiefs) as well.
For example: I am an atheist, and I'm not evil. None of my friends are evil, and most of them are atheist as well. Though some are religious, and I know a lovely Quaker lady.
Whoever told you that atheists are evil is, simply, lying to you. I wonder why they are trying to spread hatred of other human beings based only on their belief system?
Now, to me, that sounds pretty evil.
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∙ 14y agoNo. They have moral values similar to those of any other group of people, regardless of religious beliefs.
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Do atheists believe in evil?
Atheism isn't a belief system, so there's no reason why atheists would share the same beliefs. So, doubtless, some atheists believe in evil and some don't.
Is it right to do evil from an atheist perspective?
No. Most atheists believe it is wrong to do evil, as it is for most people. Atheists simply do not think that morality has to come from divine authority. That said, what one person believes to be good or evil may differ from the views of another person, regardless of their religious beliefs or lack thereof.
What standard do atheists use to determine that Hitler is evil?
Evil is not based off how it opposes God. Hitler was evil because he commanded the death of millions of people.
What do you think of atheists?
This isn't really an opinion service! Atheists are people who don't believe in a god. Plenty of people don't believe, there is no evidence that atheists are better or worse than theists - it's easy to think of evil things done by atheists (Stalin) or theists (911 bombers) just as it's easy to think of good things done by atheists (Churchill, Bob Geldof, Betrand Russell) and theists (Ghandi).Views on atheists differ widely.Among the religious, atheists are many times used a symbol of moral decay of society. To the religious, godlessness is something to be feared. Many people like to equate atheism with the works of brutal dictators and extremist leaders, like Stalin, Mao, Hitler, etc. This being said, there are plenty of religious people who understand that atheists are not evil simply because of their lack of faith.To atheists themselves, the idea that there is no such thing as God is simply a statement of rationality. It often does take courage to admit such a view, as it is not widely held in the United States. Generally, atheists are highly committed to social justice and the welfare of humanity as a whole.
Could you be atheist but believe in Satan?
No. Satan is a religious invention. Atheists do not "believe in" gods, devils, fairies, goblins, gremlins, ghosts or any other products of the human imagination. Embracing a lack of belief in gods is a very brave and conscious choice on the part of a person who has been raised in our predominantly religious world. It usually takes serious analysis and firm principals to come to that decision. In fact, it is common for atheists to know more about religions than for a christian to know about atheism. That gives rise to inaccurate characterizations of atheists by believers since most believers view atheists as evil. To associate atheism with a "belief in Satan" is both insulting, counter-productive and misleading. It leads to the demonization of atheists. It gives credence to the false argument that everyone believes in something and everyone has a religion. Satan is a religious invention, the prince of evil. Atheists do not "believe" in such things. While you may have people who have chosen the darker side of belief and have turned away from gods to worship their counterparts "believing in" Satan is not characteristic of atheists. In fact, there has been an aggressive trend in Christian writings lately to identify atheists with Satan even calling Satan the first atheist because he denies the existence of God. In fact, most of the thousands of writings available on the web about atheists believing in Satan are written by Christians. That is hardly an objective source for information about atheists and what they "believe". For those who regard "Satan" as a symbol of certain evil human traits . . . that does not translate into a "belief" in Satan. Generally, atheists do not have "faith" in what they don't know. One could well argue that if a so-called atheist "believes in" Satan then they are not an atheist.
What philosophy do most atheists adhere to?
If by "most atheists", you are referring to the entire world, the population of atheists in China dwarfs the rest of the world's atheist population. Most Chinese Atheists adhere to a combination of Confucian and Materialistic philosophical principles.If by "most atheists", you are referring to Western Atheists, such as those in Europe and Anglo-America, these Atheists adhere to Rationalist Skepticism or Humanism as philosophical principles.
What are three sentences for the word atheists?
Atheists are people who do not believe in religion.The atheists were the most calm and rational people involved in the debate.Studies find that atheists are generally happier and more successful than those who follow Christianity.
When was The School for Atheists created?
The School for Atheists was created in 1972.
When was American Atheists created?
American Atheists was created in 1963.
When was Minnesota Atheists created?
Minnesota Atheists was created in 1991.
Atheists conclude that because something exists then an omnibenevolent omnipotent sovereign God must not?
Philosophers have argued that the existence of evil means that an omnibenevolent omnipotent sovereign God must not exist. Many atheists would agree with this conclusion, but would also consider it a fairly trivial and inconclusive argument against the existence of God.
Where do atheists pray?
Atheism is the absence of belief in gods. Atheists do not pray.
