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→Atheism is a religion and its legal implications relative to the teaching of evolution
The atheist philosopher of science [[Michael Ruse]] admitted: "Evolution is a religion. This was true of evolution in the beginning, and it is true of evolution still today."<ref>Ruse, M. (May 13, 2000). "How evolution became a religion: creationists correct?" ''National Post'', pp. B1, B3, B7.</ref> In the their [[Question evolution! campaign]], [[Creation Ministries International]] asks as a part of their 15 questions for evolutionists: "Why is a fundamentally religious idea, a dogmatic belief system that fails to explain the evidence, taught in science classes?...If “you can’t teach religion in science classes”, why is evolution taught?<ref>Batten, Don (2011). [http://creation.com/15-questions "15 questions for evolutionists".] Creation Ministries International. Retrieved on July 26, 2014.</ref>
The atheist philosopher of science [[Michael Ruse]] admitted: "Evolution is a religion. This was true of evolution in the beginning, and it is true of evolution still today."<ref>Ruse, M. (May 13, 2000). "How evolution became a religion: creationists correct?" ''National Post'', pp. B1, B3, B7.</ref> In the their [[Question evolution! campaign]], [[Creation Ministries International]] asks as a part of their 15 questions for evolutionists: "Why is a fundamentally religious idea, a dogmatic belief system that fails to explain the evidence, taught in science classes?...If “you can’t teach religion in science classes”, why is evolution taught?<ref>Batten, Don (2011). [http://creation.com/15-questions "15 questions for evolutionists".] Creation Ministries International. Retrieved on July 26, 2014.</ref>
=== Atheist cults ===
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See also:'' [[Atheist cults]]
Within the [[Atheism is a religion|atheist religion]], there are and have been a number of [[atheism|atheist]] [[cult]]s and atheist groups which have had a cultish following. Some of these cults/groups still exist today.
The atheist cults or atheist groups which have had a cultish following which have formed in history are often a result of factors such as [[utopia]]n thinking, fanatical devolution to various atheistic ideologies and/or a poor understanding of science/technology.
== Atheism and women ==
== Atheism and women ==