Markle wrote: boards of FL wrote: Markle wrote:You need to keep up with current events. Atheism is a religion.
OK. Let's explore this idea a bit. How are you defining 'religion', Markle? You clearly have your own definition, and your definition is definitely not the one that is used by the rest of the world. It almost seems as if you define disbelief as a religion, which is wrong.
If someone doesn't believe in Zeus, are they practicing a religion?
If someone doesn't believe in the easter bunny, is that a religion?
If someone doesn't believe that star wars is real, is that a religion?
Help me out here and tell me how you define 'religion'.
Same way as the Supreme Court who made the decision. They didn't make that distinction for your beloved Star Wars.
SCOTUS deals with legal definitions, not the meaning of words in the English language.
Here's a real definition:
noun
1.
a 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.
Under Semi-Sane Markle's definition, a man who bicycles every day, rain or shine, is practicing a religion.
So is a man who regularly farts after every meal. LOL