(January 8, 2012 at 1:51 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Even that, Blam, would only be "spirituality", there are more requirements for any set of beliefs to be called a "religion".
religion [ri-lij-uhn]
noun
1.
a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2.
a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3.
the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4.
the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5.
the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
According to that definition of religion, it has 5 meanings of religion - Atheism don't meet the requirements of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of that definition.
The definition of 1, is very board but it make compound with:
Quote:especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies
Creationism is one of many examples of #1 definition.
I think amkerman is trying to assert Atheism as a religion out of his own biased, out-of-context definitions.
