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.

As my first blog, I want to create a motivation to those who were new to the Atheist belief system. I will tell you my story and opinions on how to face your fears of joining Atheism such as: why do you  feel such strange feelings when you are a first-timer, how to deal with it, and what are the other fears that an Atheist possesses.

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"The real heart of the problem is that the punishment of eternal torment does not fit any crime a mortal man can commit."

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Multiculturalism is hailed as a sign of cultural progress. This isn’t always the case.

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How confused, self-contradicting minds challenge science and feel proud of doing so.

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Why theism fails to support objective morality

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Are nonreligious people self-loathing? Do they believe that their nation is better off with more religious people in it? A recent survey presents some puzzling conclusions.

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"There are five fairly simple ideas concerning atheists and atheism that I think everyone should understand."

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It’s about everything but peace and equality

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

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In nature there is a pulse, a rhythm, a meter; a musicality that binds all life together.

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