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There are probably several reasons; most religions tend to be suspicious of people with beliefs outside of their own - blasphemy is still illegal in many countries. Some countries have religious foundations and it is illegal to be an atheist in some of these; as it used to be in Britain.
Dictatorships tend to attack atheists because Atheism is associated with the intellectual - Hitler persecuted atheists, probably because of this.
Many people also believe that morality comes from religion and that, "therefore" atheists cannot be moral people (it should be noted, that this belief does not really stand up to much examination).
What else can I help you with?
Why do people say thank god if they are Atheist?
Even atheists still say 'thank God' because the words are overly used in the society, but to atheists, the words are just words; they do not mean much.
What sects did hitler persecute?
Hitler persecuted Jews, atheists, homosexuals, disabled persons, senior citizens, very small children, or anyone that wasn't considered (in his eyes, anyway) perfect- blonde haired with blue eyes.
For Atheists who do not believe that there are Human Rights inherent within people where do they come from and how can one society require another society to implement them?
The vast majority of Atheists do believe that basic human rights are inherent within people rather then mandated by any god. They come from humans, and can only be achieved though human intervention.
Individuals requesting political asylum must show?
Individuals who seek political asylum must show that they will be persecuted or subjected to harm or have already been persecuted based on their political beliefs. You will persecuted in your home country because of race, religion, nationality, membership in specific society or your political opinion.
Are atheists more likely to be Democrats?
Yes, because Democrats are more tolerant of differences and the protection of civil liberties, including the liberty to choose your religion or no religion. Anybody can join the Democratic Party and people who are persecuted for their differences are more likely to become a member of the party that welcomes them rather than the party of their tormentors. However, this is not to say that there are no atheists in the Republican Party. The focus of the Republican Party is on individual financial liberty and this could appeal to atheists who are financially successful in life.
How do the atheists dress up?
Since Atheism is a position of non belief and not a lifestyle, they can dress up like anyone else in society.
Is Objectivism a necessarily atheist philosophy?
Ayn Rand insisted that it was. She viewed Christian charity as weakness and foolishness.Answer:There is no canon of needed atheist beliefs. Aside from the fact that, by definition, atheists do not accept the existence of deities there is no further list of how they must behave, relate to others, society, nature or anything. Some atheists may hold opinions in direct opposition to other atheists. This does not stop them from being atheists or even be classed as a subset of atheist.
How were Christians treated early on in Roman society?
Poorly at first, Very poorly. They were persecuted and killed all until the time of Constantine
What are atheistic human values?
Doing no wrong to others and keeping yourself happy.Answer:The only common "value" held by atheists is that there are no gods. All other topics are up to the individual to decide for him or herself. In most cases atheists exhibit enough altruistic beliefs to keep a society functioning successfully without degrading their own honest share of the benefits of that society.
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.
Why haven't the atheists been crucified yet?
Well, for one thing, crucifying anyone is not accepted in society anymore. Especially for a difference in opinion or worldview.
