Write a research paper outlining your thoughts on whether or not this global religions class and his book should include a mention of atheism.

Write a research paper outlining your thoughts on whether or not this global religions class and his book should include a mention of atheism. Why / Why not? If you think it should, what do you see in Atheism that causes you to see it as a religion?

CLASSMATE POST #1:
I agree that atheism should be included in his book since it can foster introspection and personal growth. It compels people to reflect on their personal philosophies and life’s meaning. Atheism education also helps religious individuals comprehend that there is diversity in the world and that differing opinions and worldviews are acceptable. Is atheism connected to any particular religion? Nope. It doesn’t seem to meet the criteria for being a religion because there is no God and it isn’t structured in any kind. Atheists, in my opinion, also don’t have any places of worship. It also clearly rests only on skepticism and critical thinking rather than any kind of faith. “Atheists argue that religion itself is the problem and that religion cannot solve the human problem,” according to this book. Page 318. There are various varieties of atheism. The new atheists are at the extreme end of the spectrum, drawing their familiarity with the Western monotheistic God. The primary resemblance to organized religion is the fervor for their convictions; atheists are just as certain that there is no God or that there are gods.

CLASSMATE POST #2:
In Prothero’s chapter over Atheism, he talks a little about what Atheism is and what it means to be one. There is no belief system of any kind. They do not believe in a God or any Gods. They just claim to not believe in any God and don’t believe there is a higher power. I look at it as a rejection of beliefs since there is no person above them.

Now, I do think Atheism should have a place in his book that way people are aware these kinds of groups of people do exist. It may come as a shock to some people so I think it was very beneficial to include them into the book. Also, I think it’s good to not leave out any types of religions or groups of people that way they don’t feel dismissed. I also do agree that it should be a part of this class. I knew that Atheism existed but never knew that it wasn’t necessarily categorized as a religion. Which I agree they shouldn’t but now after reading the chapter, they should be in a group because they are still people who just believe that there is no God.

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