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Many people find comfort or encouragement from religion. Sadly, many other people are encouraged by their religion to hurt other people, and this can be seen in every country of the world today - from the Westboro Baptists Church to Israeli Settlers and suicide bombers. Atheism doesn't encourage people: atheists get their encouragement from other sources, such as friends and family. Some atheists liken the encouragement of religion as the kind of encouragement which children get from their imagionary friends.
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Which religion more people converting?
By far, the highest number of people are those falling out of religion. A lack of religion (atheism) is not a religion, but I believe it qualifies as the answer.
Was atheism the official religion of cold-war Russia?
No, atheism was not the official religion of Cold War Russia. The Soviet Union was officially atheist and promoted atheism as the state ideology, but it did not establish atheism as a religion. Religion was actively suppressed during this time, and believers faced persecution.
Why Atheism is the most common religion in North Korea?
Because they believe in philosophy more than religion.
Is there a Godless religion?
Yes. Buddhism is a religion that does not have any mention of a god or gods. Some will refer to atheism as a "godless region" but it is more a lack of religion.
What is the main religion in Ghana?
The main religion in Ghana is Christianity at more than half of the population, followed by Islam, the traditional religion, no religion (most likely atheism), then all other religions.
Is there a cure for atheism?
Religion is not a disease, and so lack of religion is not a disease. It is just a reasonable conclusion one might reach on discovering there is no evidence that God exists. For this there is no cure, and of course none needed.
What are the negative things that could occur as a result of the absence of practicing religion?
The absence of practicing religion is very rarely the cause of negative things. Negative things happen despite the existence of or belief in any religion. Some people blame atheism or blame religion for one or another thing; but more often than not the blame can be more accurately pointed to a non-religious factor.
What is humanistic psychologist is most likely to agree with?
A humanistic psychologist is likely to agree with the idea that individuals have the capacity for self-actualization and personal growth, that they are inherently good, and that they have the ability to make choices and take responsibility for their own actions and development.
Why do atheists attack the lies of organized religion and not provide answers to everyday people like raising good and moral children which is why people turn to religion as they look for answers?
Just as there are many varieties of religion, there also exists more than one form of atheism. There do exist atheists who wish to present a moral system that can be used as an alternative to religious morality. The atheistic moral system is known as secular humanism.
Personal comment about atheism?
I'll go with a quote from Sam Harris, which sums it up fairly well: "Atheism is nothing more than the noises reasonable people make when in the presence of religious dogma"
Why do people pass on their religion?
People pass on their religion so it can live on and not die. For most people, the more people that join their religion the better.
What makes people turn to atheism?
Most people adopt the atheist position after a logical review of the data supplied by religion as to why religion is reasonable. This review suggests that the "proof" supplied by religions is in the form of fallacious arguments. No logical or demonstrable proof (in the scientifically acceptable sense) is provided by any religious authority.
