(February 4, 2010 at 4:18 am)Tiberius Wrote:(February 4, 2010 at 2:48 am)KichigaiNeko Wrote: "I have my own opinnion on what does and does not constitute "Atheism" and I have friends to back me up with this idea construct, while I declare that I have hard science to rely on and logic to argue with."Firstly, I'm not shouting. I'm merely astounded at your apparent ignorance of simple terms like "atheist" and "religion".
Secondly, my own opinion has absolutely nothing to do with it. I'm reading out definitions here...standard definitions. Buddhism is defined as a religion. Atheism isn't. Buddhism matches the requirements of a religion. Atheism doesn't. If you disagree, we can have a discussion on that, but first I'd like to see you explain what specific beliefs atheists have concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, what rituals we have, and what moral code we have.
Would love to Adrian...
right now heading out for the weekend on two wheels. Forgive me if I take some time to gather information and references.
'Definitions' I feel, is an area that is getting very plastic in this day and age.
So I will start a new thread in Atheist Discussions...(???)
Catch you there.
"The Universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements: energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest." G'Kar-B5
