Is atheism a religion? [Spirituality & Religion]
It seems obvious that it is not. If you think it is, be prepared to defend that assertion馃槈馃憤
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It definitely isn't. Neither is Buddhism.
MetalGreymon 路 36-40, M
@Peekaboo:
Buddhism is definitely a religion. They don't have a god but they do have a specific system of belief and worship
Buddhism is definitely a religion. They don't have a god but they do have a specific system of belief and worship
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@MetalGreymon: If we go by governmental acceptance or a loose definition it is a religion. If we go by philosophy it either possibly isn't or definitely isn't. The history of Buddhism is perfectly traceable to skepticism and shares a pessimistic worldview with it. And there is no worship. Prayer consists of repeating the teachings- not making any form of contact. And as regards Buddha: this is limited to veneration- never worship. Perhaps one day Buddha will be considered a minor god- but kowtowing to gods isn't the Buddhist way.
MetalGreymon 路 36-40, M
@Peekaboo:
Yeah ok. I an get behind that. Although if it shouldn't be considered a religion, i would say that it's treading awfully close to religion status
Yeah ok. I an get behind that. Although if it shouldn't be considered a religion, i would say that it's treading awfully close to religion status
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@Peekaboo: Mahayana is practiced more like a religion. Theravada is more of a philosophy. They both fall under "Buddhism". Theravada is your Buddhism. Mahayana came about as the philosophy spread.