What Is Atheism

Atheism is, etymologically speaking, a completely rational term. Atheism is to theism what apolitical is to politics. The terms mean not interested in or a part of theism or politics. Atheism is the antithesis of theism.

Rationally atheism is understandable. It isn't easy to wrap one's mind around the creator, Jehovah God. Such a belief requires faith.

By definition atheism is nonsensical. A god can be anyone or anything. Natural, supernatural, person, place or thing, wood, stone, flesh and bone. Even, as Paul said, ones own belly can be a god. There are countless gods. It doesn't require belief, veneration or worship on your part. I don't believe in Zeus; I don't believe he ever existed; I don't venerate or worship Zeus, and yet Zeus is a god.

The definition of atheism as disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods. That's nonsensical.

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SW-User

Atheism is completely rational but nonsensical? You badly contradict yourself.

AkioTsukino · M

@SW-User I want you to practice reading comprehension. The term atheism is completely rational, the definition is nonsensical.

DocSavage · M

@AkioTsukino
In the context you’re using it. Which is obscure and obsolete at best.
In the Bible, bats are referred to as birds, and insects. They have wings, they flap, they also travel in large numbers or swarms. Despite those classifications , no one today considers bats to be either anymore. Your definition of random objects or people being gods to individuals is ridiculous. As is your take on Atheism.
There is little reason to debate if the existence of a rock, or stick, etc. when it’s there in front of you. If you want to call it god , it’s your choice, but it’s unlikely you’ll find many others that share that terminology. Let alone agree with it.