Yes, Atheism is a Religion

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hey now, don't lump us all in one group.  I'm sure many will attest that this is one theist who on multiple occasions has stood up for the atheists on this topic.  Atheism by definition is not a religion.  At best it can be argued to be a belief but only in reference to Gnostic Atheism.  As it has no practices, tenets or structure it is not a religion but merely a proclamation on a single topic.  It can fall under the classification of a worldview, but that is not the same thing as a religion.

You're right.  But you can't deny that the "atheism is a religion" canard isn't a ploy often used by some theists.

For what it's worth, you and CL are among the more reasonable theists we have here, and your lack of pretense is refreshing.

No doubt there and I will always admit as much and call it for what it is.  Its a ploy to put both sides on equal ground by using very broad strokes, but when you cut down to the details, they are not comparable.