reply to post by Gawdzilla
You don't have to teach atheism in science class. No body "teaches" atheism.
You sure about that? No covert shaming of those who believe that a power greater than ourselves is part of the whole scheme?
Your opinion is that science works better with some philosophy, perhaps. But the woo that is religion is not philosophical, it's manipulative
propaganda.
Couldn't agree more.
Scientists think about their projects. If you want to call that philosophizing, fine. I'm used to people making up their own definitions
here.
What is brainstorming or using abstract reasoning?
That's because the Great Sky Fairy is needed for the delusion of religion.
I see a lot of fairy dust in organized religion and in atheism!
You are arguing that religion is necessary. I disagree.
Do you understand the definition of religion? Here again, I repeat the definition that I have done so many times:
(If all else fails, look it up). These are definitions that omit those regarding a God:
Religion: a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe...a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices
generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects...something a person believes in and follows devotedly..." - Webster's
This would include the belief in atheism.
It seems to be a block that most atheists have - in lumping a belief in a power with consciousness with; religion. But often they are diametrically
opposed!
Example:
Not too many centuries ago, man felt that the earth was the center of the universe and that the sun and stars revolved around the earth. And who
promoted that? The Church! But along comes Copernicus who attempts to prove otherwise.
Both were right in that Earth exists, just as matter exists. I don't throw God out because of the very poor interpretation that religion or atheism
gives him. Nor because neither God nor matter can be proven without observation. It is obvious! But HOW are they to be interpreted? That is the choice
of each individual.
Another words: just because religion has given God a bad wrap, doesn't deny his existence just as it doesn't with matter, or the place we have in
the universe.
Religion NEEDS to keep to their doctrines, dogma and set beliefs because their continuance depends on it!
Do they have freedom of thought or exploration? Or are they threatened by new views, or thoughts?
The spiritual; search out the variables and recognize all that is missing, in order to be free. We thirst for knowledge and aren't afraid of the
answers, even if it goes against the tide of mankind (which it usually does).
Isn't growth about
not being just one of the sheep? All religion including atheism are too boxy for me. Too black and white with each having
their own set of dogma.
Where do you fit?
I use my own defintion for things do I? Think you might be confused. 
