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| − | Although many atheists deny that atheism is a [[worldview]], atheists commonly [[Atheism and beliefs|share a number of beliefs]] such as [[Naturalism (philosophy)|naturalism]], [[Evolution| | + | Although many atheists deny that atheism is a [[worldview]], atheists commonly [[Atheism and beliefs|share a number of beliefs]] such as [[Naturalism (philosophy)|naturalism]], belief in [[Evolution|evolution]]/[[Origin of life|abiogenesis]].<ref> |
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*[http://www.apologetics.net/post/Atheism-a-worldview.aspx Atheism a worldview?] | *[http://www.apologetics.net/post/Atheism-a-worldview.aspx Atheism a worldview?] | ||
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Atheism, as defined by the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, and other philosophy reference works, is the denial of the existence of God.[1]
Although many atheists deny that atheism is a worldview, atheists commonly share a number of beliefs such as naturalism, belief in evolution/abiogenesis.[2]
Some attributes of the atheist worldview
Atheism and morality
Not possessing a religious basis for morality, which can provide a legitimate basis for objective morality, atheists are fundamentally incapable of having a coherent system of morality.[3] For example, atheists have been the biggest mass murderers in history (see: Atheism and mass murder).
For more information, please see:
Theodicy: the problem of evil
See also: Atheism and the problem of evil
The atheist is faced with the problem of evil, and crime and violence prevention, but does not attribute the cause of evil to the devil or to human sin, only to the mystery of human behavioral psychology and genetics.[4]
View of death
See also: Atheism and death and Atheism and Hell
The atheist sees only oblivion and personal extinction in death: cessation of existence, no knowledge, no pain, no pleasure, no activity, nothing: no heaven, no hell, no punishment for being evil, no reward for being holy. (See Revelation 22:11[5].) Significantly, the medical profession has found that the two groups who face death with the least degree of anguish are devout Christians and absolute atheists.[6]
For more information please see:
- Christian In Name Only XINO, an example of practical atheism (having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof"). See: Romans 1:28-32 and 2 Timothy 3:2-5
Atheism and meaninglessness
Under an atheist worldview, there is no objective meaning or purpose in life.[7] Through Jesus Christ, Christianity offers objective meaning and purpose to life.[8] See: Atheism and meaninglessness
Atheism and epistemology
See also: Atheism and epistemology
Atheism provides no ultimate starting point for knowledge.[9] In addition, atheism lacks proof and evidence that it is a valid worldview (see: Attempts to dilute the definition of atheism). For more information, please see: Atheism and epistemology
See also
- Atheism and belief
- Atheism and depression
- Atheism and hedonism
- Atheist hypocrisy
- Atheist mindset
- Evolution
- Hedonism
- Hypocrisy
- Liberal hedonism
- Naturalism (philosophy)
- Origin of life
- Pragmatism
- Suicide
- Utilitarianism
Atheism is a religion:
Commonly raised issues relating to the atheist worldview:
- Evidence for Christianity
- Atheism and morality
- List of the moral failings of the atheist community
- Atheism and irrationality
- Atheism and the problem of evil
- Atheist worldview, nature and futility
- Hopelessness of atheism
- Atheism and death
Causes of atheism:
Arguments against atheism:
External links
- Is atheism a worldview? by Matt Slick of CARM
- The Christian Worldview, the Atheist Worldview, and Logic by Matt Sliok
- Is Matt Dillahunty’s Atheism a Worldview? by Rob Lundberg
- Defining Worldviews -- Atheistic Versus Theistic
- Atheism: An irrational worldview by Dr. Jason Lisle
- The Scandanavian Sceptic (or Why Atheism Is a Belief System) by Ravi Zacharias International Ministries
- Atheism—no objective morality?
- The Inevitable Consequence of An Atheistic Worldview
- I Was An Atheist In A Foxhole
References
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Smart, J. J. C. (August 8, 2011). "Atheism and agnosticism". The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Spring 2013 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.). Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- Sarfati, Jonathan, Ph.D. (23 June 2007). "Atheism is more rational?". Retrieved July 17, 2014. See Creation Ministries International, Jonathan Sarfati.
- Day, Donn R. (2007). "Atheism - etymology". Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ↑
- ↑
Paul Copan
- Can Moral Objectivism Do Without God? by Peter S. Williams
- Atheists and the Quest for Objective Morality by Chad Meister
- The failure of atheism to account for morality
- ↑ Facing Evil: Why Christians and Atheists Need Each Other (beliefnet.com}
- ↑ nirvana (Buddhist term) (oxforddictionaries.com)
- ↑ Perspectives on Death and Dying by an Atheist Nurse (atheist-community.org)
- ↑
- Can Life Have Meaning Without God? by James Anderson
- Atheism’s Universe is Meaningless and Valueless by J.W. Wartick, January 3, 2011
- Can atheists have meaning and purpose in life?
- Why atheism by Katie Galloway, 2014
- Heat Death and Atheist Inconsistency (or, Isn’t It Ironic?)
- Atheism and Death: Why the atheist must face death with despair By Dustin Shramek
- Apathy, Atheism, and the Absurdity of Life Without God by Aaron Brake
- The Meaningless Life Of Atheism by Daniel Prayson, 2010
- ↑
- ↑ The Epistemological Argument against Atheism