Atheism is a doctrine that states that nothing exists but natural phenomena (matter), that thought is a property or function of matter, and that death irreversibly and totally terminates individual organic units. This definition means that there are no forces, phenomena, or entities which exist outside of or apart from physical nature, or which transcend nature, or are “super” natural, nor can there be. Humankind is on its own.
The following definition of Atheism was given to the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Murray v. Curlett, 374 U.S. 203, 83 S. Ct. 1560, 10 L.Ed.2d (MD, 1963), to remove reverential Bible reading and oral unison recitation of the Lord's Prayer in the public schools.
“Your petitioners are Atheists and they define their beliefs as follows. An Atheist loves his fellow man instead of god. An Atheist believes that heaven is something for which we should work now – here on earth for all men together to enjoy.
An Atheist believes that he can get no help through prayer but that he must find in himself the inner conviction, and strength to meet life, to grapple with it, to subdue it and enjoy it.
An Atheist believes that only in a knowledge of himself and a knowledge of his fellow man can he find the understanding that will help to a life of fulfillment.
He seeks to know himself and his fellow man rather than to know a god. An Atheist believes that a hospital should be built instead of a church. An Atheist believes that a deed must be done instead of a prayer said. An Atheist strives for involvement in life and not escape into death. He wants disease conquered, poverty vanquished, war eliminated. He wants man to understand and love man.
He wants an ethical way of life. He believes that we cannot rely on a god or channel action into prayer nor hope for an end of troubles in a hereafter.
He believes that we are our brother's keepers; and are keepers of our own lives; that we are responsible persons and the job is here and the time is now.”
The following definition of Atheism was given to the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Murray v. Curlett, 374 U.S. 203, 83 S. Ct. 1560, 10 L.Ed.2d (MD, 1963), to remove reverential Bible reading and oral unison recitation of the Lord's Prayer in the public schools.
“Your petitioners are Atheists and they define their beliefs as follows. An Atheist loves his fellow man instead of god. An Atheist believes that heaven is something for which we should work now – here on earth for all men together to enjoy.
An Atheist believes that he can get no help through prayer but that he must find in himself the inner conviction, and strength to meet life, to grapple with it, to subdue it and enjoy it.
An Atheist believes that only in a knowledge of himself and a knowledge of his fellow man can he find the understanding that will help to a life of fulfillment.
He seeks to know himself and his fellow man rather than to know a god. An Atheist believes that a hospital should be built instead of a church. An Atheist believes that a deed must be done instead of a prayer said. An Atheist strives for involvement in life and not escape into death. He wants disease conquered, poverty vanquished, war eliminated. He wants man to understand and love man.
He wants an ethical way of life. He believes that we cannot rely on a god or channel action into prayer nor hope for an end of troubles in a hereafter.
He believes that we are our brother's keepers; and are keepers of our own lives; that we are responsible persons and the job is here and the time is now.”
by sailsavvy March 9, 2008
Get the Atheist mug.Atheism, in its broadest sense, is a lack of belief in a deity or deities. The opposite of theism, this broad definition encompasses both people who assert that there are no gods and those who make no claim about whether gods exist or not. Narrower definitions of atheism typically include only those who assert the nonexistence of gods, excluding non-believing agnostics and other non-theists. it is the burden of the believer to support his or her belief, not the other way around.
A strong believer in reality. What is there is there. And what isn't must be some good drugs or mental illness. Atheists believe that Scientific method should be used for deduction of fact. a set of false positives and true natural thought should prove that talking to air or dirt or trees on fire do not make you a prophet.
Be happy with life on this plane of exsitence. hope in more, or gifts rained down from above is greed.
A strong believer in reality. What is there is there. And what isn't must be some good drugs or mental illness. Atheists believe that Scientific method should be used for deduction of fact. a set of false positives and true natural thought should prove that talking to air or dirt or trees on fire do not make you a prophet.
Be happy with life on this plane of exsitence. hope in more, or gifts rained down from above is greed.
Jerry Falwell: you unclean godless sinners will all go to hell!
Atheist: Ahem, No, Jerry. Your belief in hell, however strong does not make it real. If God is so great, why are all of his Christian Church leaders touching young boys? Oh Jerry, you are a Church leader, are you touching little boys?
Your belief in ghosts & goblins does not make it so. Ever notice how the words Church and crutch sound so similar? To the average exchange student they do not hear a difference when hearing English.
Atheist: Ahem, No, Jerry. Your belief in hell, however strong does not make it real. If God is so great, why are all of his Christian Church leaders touching young boys? Oh Jerry, you are a Church leader, are you touching little boys?
Your belief in ghosts & goblins does not make it so. Ever notice how the words Church and crutch sound so similar? To the average exchange student they do not hear a difference when hearing English.
by santos miguelito September 6, 2006
Get the Atheist mug.In the cycling world, a larger-than-average female rider is often referred to as an "Athena." Most likely called so because the greek goddess being referenced was often portrayed as a strong, larger than life kind of woman. Some women see it as an insult, others take it as a compliment. The jury is still out on its connotation.
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1) Someone who doesn't believe a god exists, but does not interfere with others' beliefs.
2)An elitist faggot who attacks other's beliefs, and saying they have a right to, but will bitch when anybody attacks theirs. Almost a scientologist. Will get extremely butthurt when you say "How did the universe begin? And unexplained explosion out of nowhere". Also are extreme grammar nazis, and newfags. Most common of these type of Atheists are 13-19 year-old pot smokers who troll 4chan.
They also like writing long unrelated paragraphs, and when you say "TLDR" they rage.
1) Someone who doesn't believe a god exists, but does not interfere with others' beliefs.
2)An elitist faggot who attacks other's beliefs, and saying they have a right to, but will bitch when anybody attacks theirs. Almost a scientologist. Will get extremely butthurt when you say "How did the universe begin? And unexplained explosion out of nowhere". Also are extreme grammar nazis, and newfags. Most common of these type of Atheists are 13-19 year-old pot smokers who troll 4chan.
They also like writing long unrelated paragraphs, and when you say "TLDR" they rage.
First Type of Atheist:
"How did the universe begin?"
"I'm an atheist, so I don't care."
Second Type:
"How did the universe begin?"
"Hurr durr Bing Bang theory!"
"So an unexplained explosion came out of nowhere, and made gases?"
"You believe in a magic wizard man hurr durr derp"
"And that was a rebuttle how?"
"Liek where's your proof faggot?"
"Where's yours?"
"FFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUU"
*Atheist logs off*
"How did the universe begin?"
"I'm an atheist, so I don't care."
Second Type:
"How did the universe begin?"
"Hurr durr Bing Bang theory!"
"So an unexplained explosion came out of nowhere, and made gases?"
"You believe in a magic wizard man hurr durr derp"
"And that was a rebuttle how?"
"Liek where's your proof faggot?"
"Where's yours?"
"FFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUU"
*Atheist logs off*
by NiggerJew41 May 6, 2010
Get the Atheist mug.Someone who doesn't believe in any gods, or strongly believes that there is no such thing as a divine being or god.
I contend that we are both atheist. I just belive in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
by do I have to put something here? September 13, 2004
Get the Atheist mug.A euphemism for being transphobic. Similar to how white supremacists may hide behind "race realist", or how climate change deniers may hide behind "climate skeptic", some transphobes hide behind "gender atheist" to disguise their bigotry.
by JB Rawls March 3, 2022
Get the Gender atheist mug.Athens of the dirty, disgusting, repulsive, distasteful, offensive, appalling, outrageous, objectionable, immoral, vile, deplorable, abominable South AZA #258 is possible one of the best chapters in the whole International Order of the Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA).
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, they are named for their beautiful city which often has been called the "Athens of the South" due to their large amount of colleges, schools, and universities and for the Parthenon - the almost exact replica of the ancient Greek temple which stands in Nashville's sister city, Athens, Greece.
These manly men are known throughout their region (Cotton States Region) for their unquestionable brotherhood as well as being the most creative AZA chapter. They are constantly together and doing the same thing - not acting as an exclusive group of people but as a unified body of Alephs who all share a common goal and mindset. They continue to surprise everyone with their antics at Regional Events.
On top of all of this, Athens of the South AZA #258 has a rich history dating back to the 1950's. They have earned many programming and chapter awards, including Chapter of the Year and Most Spirited Chapter.
Other information:
Website: athensaza.org
Mascot: The Bull
Colors: Blue and Gold
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, they are named for their beautiful city which often has been called the "Athens of the South" due to their large amount of colleges, schools, and universities and for the Parthenon - the almost exact replica of the ancient Greek temple which stands in Nashville's sister city, Athens, Greece.
These manly men are known throughout their region (Cotton States Region) for their unquestionable brotherhood as well as being the most creative AZA chapter. They are constantly together and doing the same thing - not acting as an exclusive group of people but as a unified body of Alephs who all share a common goal and mindset. They continue to surprise everyone with their antics at Regional Events.
On top of all of this, Athens of the South AZA #258 has a rich history dating back to the 1950's. They have earned many programming and chapter awards, including Chapter of the Year and Most Spirited Chapter.
Other information:
Website: athensaza.org
Mascot: The Bull
Colors: Blue and Gold
Aleph 1: Hey man, what chapter are you in?"
Aleph 2: I'm in Athens of the South AZA #258.
Aleph 1: No way! I love that chapter! You guys are so spirited!
Aleph 2: Thanks! We really appreciate that!
Aleph 2: I'm in Athens of the South AZA #258.
Aleph 1: No way! I love that chapter! You guys are so spirited!
Aleph 2: Thanks! We really appreciate that!
by AthensAZA September 8, 2010
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