As for NDE's , Its an interesting subject but many scientific tests have been carried out to disprove this, there are also not as many of these as you might expect and often accounts vary greatlly depending on the religion of the person having the NDE. Obviously when the body is under great stress ie dying, all kinds of endorphins are released by the body which can quite easily cause hallucinations.
For everyone else that is describing atheism/every human being as religious this is the oxford dictionary's official definition of religion.
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religion
rɪˈlɪdʒ(ə)n/
noun
noun: religion
the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
rɪˈlɪdʒ(ə)n/
noun
noun: religion
the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
It's like helloeverybody wants us to use the only definition of religion that he wants to use. Well, that's not the only definition of the word religion that there is. Such is the way of a deceptive atheist. Considering what helloeverybody seems to be, I almost wish that atheism wasn't associated with religion.
From http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/religion?s=t:
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religion
[ri-lij-uh n]
noun
1. set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects:
the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices:
a world council of religions.
4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.:
to enter religion.
5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience:
to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
7. religions, Archaic. religious rites:
painted priests performing religions deep into the night.
8. Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion:
a religion to one's vow.
[ri-lij-uh n]
noun
1. set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects:
the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices:
a world council of religions.
4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.:
to enter religion.
5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience:
to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
7. religions, Archaic. religious rites:
painted priests performing religions deep into the night.
8. Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion:
a religion to one's vow.
From the Oxford online dictionary at http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/religion:
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Syllabification: re·li·gion
Pronunciation: /rəˈlijən/
Definition of religion in English:
noun
1 The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods: ideas about the relationship between science and religion
More example sentences Synonyms
1.1A particular system of faith and worship: the worlds great religions
More example sentences
1.2A pursuit or interest to which someone ascribes supreme importance: consumerism is the new religion
Pronunciation: /rəˈlijən/
Definition of religion in English:
noun
1 The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods: ideas about the relationship between science and religion
More example sentences Synonyms
1.1A particular system of faith and worship: the worlds great religions
More example sentences
1.2A pursuit or interest to which someone ascribes supreme importance: consumerism is the new religion
From the Oxford online Advanced Learner's Dictionary at http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/learner/religion:
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religion noun
1. [uncountable] the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
Is there always a conflict between science and religion?
2. [countable] one of the systems of faith that are based on the belief in the existence of a particular god or gods, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
the Jewish religion
Christianity, Islam and other world religions
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion.
3. [singular] a particular interest or influence that is very important in your life
For him, football is an absolute religion.
1. [uncountable] the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
Is there always a conflict between science and religion?
2. [countable] one of the systems of faith that are based on the belief in the existence of a particular god or gods, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
the Jewish religion
Christianity, Islam and other world religions
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion.
3. [singular] a particular interest or influence that is very important in your life
For him, football is an absolute religion.
So, what do you think? Do any of the above definitions fit atheism? And when? And why? And in what way?
