Aren't babies born atheist? [Spirituality & Religion]

An atheist is a person who either actively disbelieves in god/gods or simply a person who lacks belief in god/gods.

Obviously babies do not disbelieve that god exists but they DO lack a belief in god.
So therefor they must be atheists, yes?

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MorbidCynic · F

Well I don't think babies are aware of anything, I don't remember shit before the age of 4 years old. So I guess technically you're right. lol

MetalGreymon · 36-40, M

about 3-3 and a half is when you start to retain long term memories. But they are aware of stuff long before that.
I just don't think they're born with a belief in god

MorbidCynic · F

@UnparalleledMonster: eh, I always had a sense of a higher power even at a young age without being brought up with religion but who knows...

MetalGreymon · 36-40, M

@MorbidCynic:

I never did

MorbidCynic · F

@UnparalleledMonster: I guess it depends on the baby then lol