Atheism Is Not Part of Any Religion

IT is always interesting reading ‘The Top Ten’ in finding the opinions of others on various subjects.It is one of my favourite parts of the paper.

However, the ‘Top Ten’ regarding religions (The Namibian, 13th January 06) was in error with the inclusion of Atheism. Atheism is not a religion.The Australian Concise Dictionary defines religion as such: “1.particular system of faith and worship 2.human recognition of superhuman controlling power esp.of a personal God or gods entitled to obedience and worship”.On the Home Page of the Atheist Foundation of Australia Inc website, the definition of Atheism is such: “is the acceptance that there is no credible evidence for the existence of a god, gods or the supernatural”.Religions contend there is a supernatural realm whilst Atheists have their feet firmly planted in the natural world.J R McClune WindhoekAtheism is not a religion.The Australian Concise Dictionary defines religion as such: “1.particular system of faith and worship 2.human recognition of superhuman controlling power esp.of a personal God or gods entitled to obedience and worship”.On the Home Page of the Atheist Foundation of Australia Inc website, the definition of Atheism is such: “is the acceptance that there is no credible evidence for the existence of a god, gods or the supernatural”.Religions contend there is a supernatural realm whilst Atheists have their feet firmly planted in the natural world.J R McClune Windhoek