Is atheism a belief system where the adherents have no evidence to support their faith?

Question

Can they explain their reason for following this religion called atheism or explain scientifically their disbelief in God)?

Is it scientific to be satisfied with no evidence to support what you believe, i.e that God doesn't exist?

Answer 1

Well except for your lack of using words the way the dictionary describes their meanings, your question is somewhat valid.

So,,,,, yes it's ok to be satisfied with what you call "no evidence" to support what I believe.



Or another way to look at it is,,,,,

yes it's ok to be satisfied that every shred of evidence since the dawn of time supports natural causes for everything that has ever happened.

Yep, you heard right,,,,everything, there's no evidence of anything supernatural or spiritual ever having happened.

Answer 2

Not quite. Atheism is a belief system where the adherents do not recognize any evidence for the alternative belief (that a god exists). There is no faith, just a conclusion based on all recognized evidence.



Scientifically, if you have no evidence for your claim, then you haven't proven your claim. Furthermore, your evidence needs to be independently verifiable by others who are unbiased. If there is no evidence, or the evidence does not stand up to scientific standards, there is no reason to believe the claim.



To your last question, yes, it is scientific to be satisfied that something does not exist because there is no scientifically acceptable evidence for it. If there is no evidence that something exists (alternative universe, god, Lemuria, etc) there there is no reason to believe it exists. That isn't to say you should be closed-minded to any new evidence, however.

Answer 3

Either you are being mischievous with your question or you really don't understand the issue you are questioning.



Faith is the belief in something without the evidence to support it. Atheists merely ask that theists, or religious people, provide some tangible evidence that their god exists. Consequently atheism in neither a religion or faith.



Therefore, I do not 'believe' that god doesn't exist. I just require evidence. Now, if you do believe god exists then you are free to give me evidence and convince me. The problem with this is that you know there is no evidence yet you continue to believe.



That is irrational.

Answer 4

Atheist do not need any support for a faith as they do not have a faith. They do not need to prove there is no god as they are waiting for some evidence which will show how the universe was created etc and they tend to reserve judgement until that evidence appears. As to some mythical "god" creature who decided what happens, punishes people who do wrong and rewards people who do good is clearly superstitious nonsense so no evidence is required either way. That idea can just be ignored

Answer 5

It's a "negative" statement. Only "positive" evidence could refute it.



Zero evidence of gods is actually the only proof that could exist for us, and one which we have achieved.



We, atheists, do not have the burden of proof.





Regardless, atheism is not a belief system. It is a statement of perspective regarding belief, and a very simplistic one at that.



Likewise, atheism is not a religion. Just as deism is not a religion in itself. Or theism. A singular position cannot be considered a religion.

Answer 6

There are some people who have a belief that god doesn't exist, without having reasoned as to why they believe that, which is just as much faith as belief in god, but, this is not the case with most atheists.



To me, the question of god is simply a moot point. It's not a matter of "believing" that there are no gods, but of excepting that there is no reason to lead anyone to think that there are such things as gods. Gods are neither here nor there. It's just a common fiction, a desire, a convention, of human society which is such a comfort to so many that belief in it still exists despite there being no logical or evidential reason to do so. Humans still value comfort over truth, and commonly find no comfort in the truth.



But, people like me, are more comfortable, and enjoy life more, by striving to understand things as they really are, by that I mean everything we encounter in life, not just considerations of gods and ideas of the spiritual.

Answer 7

No, it's a lack-of-belief system where there is no evidence to support the thing which they don't believe in.



Atheism is not a religion however much you tried to twist the meaning.



Do you have any evidence that the deities you don't believe in don't exist?

Answer 8

Someone told me a story when I was a child. I never believed the story. I read a book written by some men and knew it was made up. Then I grew up and heard there was a name for this thing I had. Atheism. I never knew that not having the ability to be scammed was a religion. Is not believing in Satan a religion too?

Answer 9

Who needs God to explain anything, when science, logic, mathematics and patterns can explain anything and everything.



I believe in the pattern, believe everything we perceive has one, if you go deep enough, there is a pattern.



God is not a pattern, therefore does not exist.



God is a set of criteria (all-power, knowing, being, presence et cetera), for which, no pattern yet discovered fits, it is therefore insanity to believe there is one.



Yes, atheism is a valid position, because 100% of perception and discovery is not a pattern fitting of God. Therefore, they are quite sane to hold their belief.

Answer 10

No. Atheism isn't a religion but they act like they are. If you don't believe in anything, you don't need to make your point all the time. These are lost souls who can't prove God doesn't exist and don't believe he does. Where faith and science fails them they feel they have to turn it back on others instead of finding out for themselves.

Answer 11

Saying God does not exist because of lack of evidence is like saying gravity does not exist because you cannot see it. The same for life. Just because you cannot see life does not mean it cannot exist. It does, but how can you measure it. The same for God.



It seems that some people are aware of that higher existence called God and some are not.



I categorize it as levels of consciousness. The atheist is simply not aware. it is not his 'fault." it is just the way he is.



Human consciousness is a component or quality of life. A low level of consciousness is only aware of its surroundings, maybe only what is matter. Maybe a tree or plant falls into this category.



A higher level of consciousness may be able to see life as living and distinct from matter. Maybe a dog or pet is here.



A higher level could be the awareness of being alive ourselves. Most people reach this and realize they are alive. I would not say all do however. An atheist is usually above this level however.



The next highest would be when life is aware of its own awareness. This is very very high. Not many people get this high. Atheists can get this high.



The source of consciousness of course is ourselves, unless you want to name a higher life force that created the universe - such as God. Perhaps an awareness of this higher infinite level of life - God, could be classified as the highest level of consciousness. But I am just guessing. But most certainly atheists are not at this level, but the lower level.



Do not hate the atheist for at least he has a view of the cosmos and is willing to express it. It is just that he has not evolved into the highest level. Nothing more.

Answer 12

Atheism is a disbelief, it's not stating anything. So, we don't need evidence for why god doesn't exist (though we have plenty), theists must provide evidence that he does.



What exidence do you have against the existance of invisible leprechans? None. Does that mean they exist???

Answer 13

if you have a problem with the meanings of words - and don't own a dictionary - there are several on-line dictionaries you can check..... that way, you don't look like such an idiot when you ask a question.



Atheism [a·the·ism] disbelief in the existence of a supreme being or beings.

Answer 14

its not a religion. Its a lack of one. I have evidence their is no god (im guessing you mean the christian god) . My evidence is this : i used to be christian. I wasn't an extreme one like you see on here but i was one still. When my life went south, i askd and prayed to god for help. Things only got worse. Then i turnd athiest. That is proof their is no god.

Answer 15

Only in as much as christianity is a lack of belief... in reality.



I think your constant need to attack atheists is enough evidence that your god doesn't exist. If it was real you wouldn't need this petty minded sniping to bolster your weakening faith.

Answer 16

No evidence strikes me as being very clear evidence of ... um, there being nothing.



So yes, it is rather scientific to say "nothing happened ... therefore there isn't anything" ... especially as nothing continues to happen.

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Answer 17

No more so than religion. Atheism and religion are both theories, when it comes down to it. Nobody can say where god came from and nobody can say with 100% confidence what happens after death. Science isn't the basis for religion, belief and faith is. Same goes with atheism, I think.

Answer 18

Why do you follow the religion of not believing in El Chupacabra, when you have no evidence to support your faith that El Chupacabra doesn't exist?

Answer 19

There OBVIOUSLY is a giant man in the sky that can control everyones' lives simultaneously. He also loves everyone, but he's not afraid to obliterate some of them and send them to an eternal source of misery, despair, and fire. But he still loves them.

Answer 20

*yawns @ lame troll attempt*



atheism = no belief in gods.



It does not qualify to be a religion.



Uber Fail by you.



Thanks for the easy 2 pts. though

Answer 21

No! We can disbelieve in God because there is no evidence of god.

Shown by the following

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The God does not exist Hypothesis's

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Hypothesis: Does your God Exist?



Data Collection and Test:



This test will show either the gods/devils are not as powerful as claimed or they do not exist at all, in either case they do not deserve anyones worship.



Here is a simple god/devil test

1. God you will post on every Forum, Blog, FAQ and Yahoo Answers Category on the internet in exactly 30 seconds (GMT) after this post has been made. You will post world wide and your post will state the following:



"I am god, I exist"



A) In every Forum, Blog, FAQ and Yahoo Answers Category must have the same exact time stamp based on human time GMT.



2. Mr. Devil you will post on every Forum, Blog, FAQ and Yahoo Answers Category on the internet in exactly 30 seconds (GMT) after this post has been made. You will post world wide and your post will state the following:



"I am devil, I exist"



A) In every Forum, Blog, FAQ and Yahoo Answers Category must have the same exact time stamp based on human time GMT.



This simple test shows the devil does not exist and god does not exist. Furthermore, there is nothing that states we can not test the devil or god for that mater.



The bible only states its believers do not test god.



On the other hand there is nothing written anywhere that states we should not or can not test the devil so we tested both for completeness.



Note that since god and devil are two dependent deities, if we show one does not exist then the other does not exist.





Have you found Atheism YET?

Atheism is Love for all people, all sexualities!



Let Atheistic LOVE fill your heart and mind by allowing the Atheist Love to pulsate through your body. With Atheist Love you will be able to shed the hate, oppression and tyranny of God and Religion.



The God Morality Dilemma!

1. Does your morality come from God or the bible? Also you may asking where does their their morality come from but be prepared for a long, long answer that ends up as god or bible

Either answer works



1.a Do you believe in the 10 commandments?

This only shows that they acknowledge that the new testament and old testament are related and can not be separated.



2. Can God Change his mind or rules for us to follow at any time, either now or in the future?

The only answer to this can be yes!



3. Do you believe your Gods word absolute?

The only answer they can give if they believe is "Yes"



4. Hypothetically if god ordered you to kill your own child, would you?



If they answer yes then they are an immoral person and have no humanity. If they answer

no then they do not really believe in god and treat religion as an authority figure head.

This also shows how the psyco religious really are



Killing Bothers, Family and Friends Exodus 32:26-29 NLT

(Moses) stood at the entrance to the camp and shouted, "All of you who are on the LORD's side, come over here and join me." And all the Levites came. He told them, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Strap on your swords! Go back and forth from one end of the camp to the other, killing even your brothers, friends, and neighbors." The Levites obeyed Moses, and about three thousand people died that day. Then Moses told the Levites, "Today you have been ordained for the service of the LORD, for you obeyed him even though it meant killing your own sons and brothers. Because of this, he will now give you a great blessing."

Answer 22

It's a disbelief.



Like my 5 year old sister believes in Santa Claus. But I don't believe in him.

Answer 23

Our evidence is the lack of evidence.