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.

Non-religious representatives still aren’t welcome at Remembrance Sunday, despite 48% of the entire nation identifying as such.

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An excerpt from ‘Reason over Faith: Antitheism & the Case against Religion’

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“Religious claims should stand up to the same scrutiny as scientific ones; claims should be testable, repeatable and falsifiable.” – Armin Navabi

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Atheists are falling behind in promoting causes of racial justice and equality. It’s time to step up.

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"That you are here—that life exists, and identity; That the powerful play goes on, and you will contribute a verse"[1]

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One of atheism’s biggest challenges is finding a replacement for the very real emotional comfort that prayer provides. Reading Nietzsche alone will not get you there.

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A response to Ravi Zacharias. Why Atheists are more moral than believers.

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Arguments like “God isn’t science, it’s more than that” are intrinsically poor, but the very fact that they have no value means that they cannot be outcompeted. There is no counter to something that effectively has no meaning, and like matter and antimatter annihilating when they meet; logic and illogic annihilate any otherwise intelligent argument and leave both people locked in a stalemate.

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Being a first generation atheist parent can be confusing, but you can do it!

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A bit of humor about some things that atheists face which are annoying and sometimes amusing. Don’t let them get you down. When in doubt, laugh.

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