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There are number of beliefs that are common among proponents of [[Western World]] [[atheism]] which will shortly be covered.  In addition, there is diversity as far as there being various schools of atheist thought (see: [[Schools of atheist thought]] and [[Atheist factions]]).  

There are number of beliefs that are common among [[atheism|atheists]] (See: [[Atheist worldview]]). Atheists commonly share a number of beliefs such as [[Naturalism (philosophy)|naturalism]], [[Evolution|belief in evolution]] and [[Origin of life|abiogenesis]].<ref>

 

In addition, although many atheists deny that [[Atheist worldview|atheism is a worldview]], atheists commonly share a number of beliefs such as [[Naturalism (philosophy)|naturalism]], [[Evolution|belief in evolution]] and [[Origin of life|abiogenesis]].<ref>

*[http://carm.org/atheism-worldview Is atheism a worldview?] by Matt Slick of [[CARM]]

*[http://carm.org/atheism-worldview Is atheism a worldview?] by Matt Slick of [[CARM]]

*[http://www.apologetics.net/post/Atheism-a-worldview.aspx Atheism a worldview?]

*[http://www.apologetics.net/post/Atheism-a-worldview.aspx Atheism a worldview?]

</ref>  At the same time, when it comes to belief in life after death and other matters, a significant portion of atheists do not strictly hold to the philosophy of naturalism (see: [[Atheists and supernatural beliefs]]).  

</ref>  At the same time, when it comes to belief in life after death and other matters, a significant portion of atheists do not strictly hold to the philosophy of naturalism (see: [[Atheists and supernatural beliefs]]).  

An examination of the subject of '''atheism and beliefs''' quickly leads to the reasonable conclusion that the beliefs held in "faith" by [[atheists]] are without any supporting evidence.  Atheism has become a religion (see: [[Atheism is a religion]]).  See also: [[Rebuttals to atheist arguments|Common arguments against atheism]] and [[Arguments for the existence of God]] and [[Christian apologetics]]

 

An examination of the subject of '''atheism and beliefs''' quickly leads to the reasonable conclusion that the beliefs held by atheists are without any supporting evidence and frequently involve indoctrination (see: [[Atheist indoctrination]]).  Atheism has become a religion (see: [[Atheism is a religion]]).  See also: [[Rebuttals to atheist arguments|Common arguments against atheism]] and [[Arguments for the existence of God]] and [[Christian apologetics]]

== Atheism and the origin of the universe ==

== Atheism and the origin of the universe ==