About Atheism

Atheism is a very broad term, even though it is basically interpreted as the rejection of belief in the existence of deities. The term is contrasted with theism, which suggests that there exists at least one deity. The word atheism dates back to the 5th Century BCE Greek word atheos, which means “without gods.” Over the years, the application of the word has been narrowed down significantly, thanks to the spread of freethought, skeptical inquiry and an increase in the criticism of religion.

Today, there are very few people who understand the concept completely and that is why atheism is often misunderstood and even vilified to a large extent. Different people perceive atheism differently, and hence, it is difficult to determine the total number of atheists in the world. Questions related to atheism can stem from philosophical, social or even historical perspectives. While some rationalize their lack of belief in a supernatural deity as insufficient empirical evidence, others rationalize their stance with the problem of evil that theism fails to resolve at many levels.

Whatever the reason may be for one to turn to atheism, Atheist Republic is one of the few organizations that try to highlight how okay it is to raise questions and seek answers, an idea that is often denounced by many religious people. The team at Atheist Republic strives to educate those interested in atheism, because they unanimously believe that understanding the subject will help one see how most of the attacks made upon atheism and atheists are based on mistaken assumptions and a general lack of knowledge.

Here is hoping you, too, find Atheist Republic to be a resourceful website that not only answers the questions you may have, but also enriches your mind.

How to Lose a Debate

The moment you resort to broad generalizations, you've lost the debate.

It’s Not Terrorism, Its Religion

When children are involved in acts of suicide murder, it’s the clearest case of the pernicious danger that religion can have on a society. We need to address this, rather than try to obfuscate the issue.

When Religion Stayed Out of the Funeral

One situation that seems to regularly upset atheists is the funeral. It’s assumed we are all religious. What if there were a secular alternative?

The Elephant in the Room

There’s a giant elephant in the room, one whose presence we can no longer ignore; the elephant is the role of religion in our debate on gay marriage.

An atheist need not avoid religious events - there is a lot of fun to be had out there without eroding your stance as a non-believer.

We scream about the injustice, the hypocrisy and the damage it causes upon the world. Why can’t I leave religion alone?

Not Separate, And More Than Equal

It's really, really not complicated—in fighting homosexuality and gay rights, the religious don't realize that they are not fighting a distinct form of sex or lifestyle, they are fighting love itself.

Es la creencia en Dios sin religión inofensiva? ¿Es la religión organizada el problema principal y más merecedor de nuestra atención?

A Picnic in the Lion's Den

Rational thought and logic have always been the tools with which gods have been dispatched... even in the bible.

Kids with Religion

“Why can’t atheists just leave religious people alone? What difference does it make to them anyway?” This is a common complaint levelled against the non-religious. Sometimes I have these thoughts too. What harm is it really? And then I remember my childhood and think about the encounters my kids have had with religious kids. I remember the fear and anxiety, the pressure to proselytize and the way my Christian friends treated others.

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