Please post the benefits of religion in this thread.

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Atheists who are truly humanitarians do good for goodness sake and not because religion tells them to do so, or because theyre looking to be rewarded in the afterlife.

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It may be, as it is often claimed, that there is a greater degree of freedom to think, and to disagree with accepted wisdom, without fear of offending a deity or risking punishment.

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evangelicalhumanist: Greek "eu"=good and "angelos"=messenger. Spreading the good news of Humanism.

Free-thinking can be very good, and questioning accepted wisdom has its place.

But I wonder if it is possible that, sometimes, people throw the baby out with the bathwater when they question everything.

And, quite often, I wonder if Johnny questioning the wisdom of some of the great thinkers of the past is advised, if he never understood their positions to begin with. It seems, sometimes, that people's questioning can create a ceratin arrogance, or at least an impression that the person is arrogant. (And that is not to say theists are never arrogant!)

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Grassaf, Eolas

Totalitarianism is not humanism; in fact, they are diametrically opposed ideologically.

Atheism is neither totalitarianism nor humanism. It is merely a lack of belief in gods.

In a totalitarian state, religion tends to be discouraged not because the leaders hold a non-theistic point of view, but because religion is a direct competitor for the emotional energies of the rank and file. "Dear Leader" becomes, in effect, a god.

Benefits of Atheism: Sleep in late on Sunday Morning and with the money one saves on tithing you can treat yourself and a loved one to a nice relaxing evening restaurant.

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I am impressed by the idea that you can be a good person, on your own, and without God...

I am impressed by the way an atheist can do whatever they want and live the way they want without be scared that you will go to hell...

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The Zohar

Shylady, I like the idea of not fearing punishment.

Not feeling the need to follow a certain dogma.

"Shylady, I like the idea of not fearing punishment.

Not feeling the need to follow a certain dogma."
RevKelly Today 09:33 AM


Which can also be a benefit of spirituality or religion depending on your spiritual path of choice....

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Yes, but in this case we are using atheism as the basis.