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Definition and implications
The previous version focussed mainly on the 4th and last definition in M-W of religion. I added the two main meanings of the word "religion" according to M-W, and reorganized the rest accordingly. [[User:Order|Order]] 04:33, 8 September 2007 (EDT)
The previous version focussed mainly on the 4th and last definition in M-W of religion. I added the two main meanings of the word "religion" according to M-W, and reorganized the rest accordingly. [[User:Order|Order]] 04:33, 8 September 2007 (EDT)
== Definition and implications ==
Going from
:Religion refers to a set of core beliefs upon which people base their lives.
I would first suggest to modify this to be a system of beliefs upon which peo
:Religion is the system of beliefs regarding morals, afterlife, or the supernatural which strongly influence a person's actions.
From this definition one can exclude atheism as a religion because the beliefs (or disbeliefs) do not come into mind when thinking about a choice. There is no 'WWJD' that goes through an atheist's mind (or 'WW[[buddah|B]]D', or any other deity/incarnation). The same would be true for agnosticism.
On the flip side, this would make secular humanism and other moral systems candidate as a religion.
Additionally, Satanism as defined in [[Church of Satan]] is not a joke nor a parody anymore so than wicca is. The definitions and beliefs described there show a different approach than wicca to natural power and magic, but it is honestly believed by some. --[[User:Rutm|Rutm]] 11:19, 8 September 2007 (EDT)