Reflecting on Atheism.

[genkaus]

Ok, but the question is why in the Judeo-Christian-Islamic religions, do beliefs become the foundation of practices. That is what the theory answers successfully.

Without the belief, the practice is meaningless - its that simple. Also, that's the answer in case of all the other religions.

This is NOT the case in the pagan traditions. The Greeks did not have huge theological tracts justifying their traditions with beliefs. Indians do not have theological literature or scripture justifying this or that puja.

On the contrary, that IS the case in pagan traditions. Greeks did have theological tracts justifying their traditions with beliefs - as do Hindus.

This is just how people who come from a religious culture (islamic, judeo-christian cultures) experience human action. In Indian and Chinese culture, actions and traditions are not seen as embodiments of belief states. The most common justification for continuing a tradition is the fact that it is a tradition: "Why do you do Puja?" "Because I have learnt how to do puja" is a common answer. Or "because my father taught me how to do it". "We have been doing this for generations".

So in those cultures, actions justify other actions not beliefs.

Wrong. As a matter of fact, tradition as never been the explanation given for conducting pujas - the reason is always an embodiment of beliefs.

I have asked that question ant the answers I've received have always been based on belief. "We conduct the Vaastu Puja to bring good luck within the new home". "Satyanayrayan Puja is done at the start of a new venture to have success in it". "Specific days are auspicious for worshipping specific gods - so be sure to visit the Hanuman temple on a tuesday".

About doctrines: The question is, why in those semitic religions do doctrines have such an authority in determining what one ought to believe and what qualifies or disqualifies one from being a Christian, Muslim, or Jew.

and even more fundamental than all that: What makes a belief into a religious belief?

Because that's how religions work - you have a central doctrine on which your worldview is formed. If you don't accept that doctrine as true, then following the practices consequent of it makes no sense at all.

anyways, the purpose of the post wasn't to change your mind. Just something to think about. to reflect upon, instead of dismissing it.

I've reflected on it - and dismissed it, because it makes no sense.