A big stereotype about atheists is that "they don't understand" and that's why they don't believe. One can perfectly understand the logic and the reasons of a religious faith yet reject it. It's like an archaeologists who completely understands the mentality of an ancient culture and quite frankly is enthusiastic about studying them YET, would he, himself, ever practice their customs? No.
Having said that though....I do believe there are some atheists who are still very RELIGIOUS. Meaning, they're about to make atheism a "faith" of sorts. Not exactly in the same way as other well-known religious faiths but they're still looking to "organize" it. Take for example the increasing followers of Richard Dawkins. I even read an article about atheist parents in California who have begun sending their children to "atheist Sunday school" - so to speak.
Take every single username in this forum. The fact that we're all on here means we're looking to communicate with each other about "atheism". Sooner or later, there will be a need to set "standards", "definitions", "terms", etc. I've already seen discussions back and forth about the true definition of "atheism".
Sounds like the beginning of an "organized" religion - in this case, "no" religion.
Having said that though....I do believe there are some atheists who are still very RELIGIOUS. Meaning, they're about to make atheism a "faith" of sorts. Not exactly in the same way as other well-known religious faiths but they're still looking to "organize" it. Take for example the increasing followers of Richard Dawkins. I even read an article about atheist parents in California who have begun sending their children to "atheist Sunday school" - so to speak.
Take every single username in this forum. The fact that we're all on here means we're looking to communicate with each other about "atheism". Sooner or later, there will be a need to set "standards", "definitions", "terms", etc. I've already seen discussions back and forth about the true definition of "atheism".
Sounds like the beginning of an "organized" religion - in this case, "no" religion.
