so the GD thread got locked, but atheism as a religion?

[marions ghost]

73. ok interesting

The elites making money off the lower class--isn't that the root of the fear of anarchy?

We can't know if the universe is moral or amoral--anthropomorphic fallacy--whether you are a believer in religion or science. Morality in humans is practical for survival. Cultural evolution.

I think a person can agree with not relying on the cosmos or a religious tradition to dictate morality, but still have a perspective that allows for spirituality. A spirituality that is neither theist nor atheist.

But I'm very aware that this is my head--not everybody's. Some people want the structure and commitment of religious affiliation
and I don't argue with that. Obviously some religions are more positive than others. But religions always have an impact on social and political events, even with separation of church & state.