1. You state:
2. I explained that atheists have no beliefs concerning the purpose of the universe.
3. Therefore your simple definition does not apply to atheists.
Are you changing your simple definition or will you ignore a logical argument?
Because of this, we can rightfully say that religion means, simply:
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a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe.
2. I explained that atheists have no beliefs concerning the purpose of the universe.
3. Therefore your simple definition does not apply to atheists.
Are you changing your simple definition or will you ignore a logical argument?
2. Some people believe the earth is flat.
3. True explanations of the shape of the earth apply to all people, even if they don't understand or believe them. Truth conquers belief.
4. I am accepting, as always, the logical ideas of using the definitions of the dictionaries and encyclopedias. What, again, are you doing?
NOTE: I added the number "4" to clarify your set. I ignored your number "1" because all you are really saying there is something like, "You are not agreeing with me."
The list was a step-by-step guide to understanding the point, which once again I failed to make.
I'll try again.
You say religion is "a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe" and say that therefore atheists are religious.
The third part of your definition, the 'purpose" part, by definition cannot apply to atheists, and therefore your definition is wrong.