Atheism is the Worst Religion Imaginable

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Of all political systems, Churchill once joked, Democracy is the worst, save for all the others. I have come to the conclusion that of all religions, Atheism is the worst, including all the others.

Atheism begins with the idea that we can know for sure that there is no supernatural power above our own. This is laughable, of course, one, because it claims to know that a thing does not exist without first knowing all that does exist, and two, because even if you knew every natural thing, you could still not prove the supernatural, that which exists beyond our natural senses, does not exist.

Atheism begins with the assumption that logic is the first thing. It continues by preaching that logic is all that is needed, and faith and belief are obsolete, along with hope and all other virtues derived from them.

Then it proceeds to preach its gospel without any semblance of logic at all.

With no logical foundation for morality, Atheists still persist in using words like “good” and “bad”, “should” and “should not”. I would someone who would join Atheism, just as any other religion, would first ask, “What is good?” Or rather, “What should I do?”

The Atheist answer is the most pathetic of all. The logically obvious answer is, “It doesn’t matter what you do. You will die and disappear. So do whatever you want to.” This is the thought that I think most Atheists have.

Of course, the above is simply a recipe for disaster. Moral relativity means what is good for one is not good for all, and so you end up with people who think it’s a good idea to dress up as the Joker and murder people in a theater. So we can’t have that kind of ideology, because it’s simply not good. (Note the logical contradiction here, or rather, the lack of any logic whatsoever in such a statement.)

So Atheists have to borrow their morals from some other system. The prime candidate is the most superior religious system the world has ever seen, the Christian religion. After all, it’s the religion that gave us modern science and unprecedented wealth that was simply unimaginable even 50 years ago. You reap the benefits that Christianity has sown every time you enjoy one of the many rights and freedoms that Christianity bestows upon all mankind, so you might as well borrow their moral code as well?

Of course, the Christian religion comes with baggage. We do not selflessly act in Christianity. We selfishly pursue our self-interest by serving the poor and needy among us. Indeed, Christ himself proclaimed that no one can enter heaven simply by professing Christ’s name, but that we need to do unto the least of us as we would do to him.

Rather than taking the whole kit and kaboodle, Atheists treat Christianity like a buffet line. How they choose which bits to take and which to leave behind is beyond me. Apparently, chastity isn’t any good, but service is. Apparently, tithing isn’t any good but stewardship is.

I scratch my head at the logical inconsistencies one must embrace to be an Atheist. I laugh inside when Atheists violate their own sacred law of logic to preach and argue in the public square. In the end, I pity them as little children. They are simply too immature to really think about what logic really is, and to learn how to apply it in one’s life.

 
A comment on comments: Just like I wouldn’t tolerate a Christian defending his faith in un-Christian ways, I won’t tolerate Atheists trying to defend their faith in illogical ways. Make your point, but avoid ALL logical fallacies. It may help if you label your assumptions and reasoning clearly. If you feel the urge to call me names, then you simply can’t be an Atheist.

23 Responses to “Atheism is the Worst Religion Imaginable”

  1. the warrioress Says:

    This is kind of amusing… satirical, right? I get where you’re coming from, though I am friends with some atheists and enjoy their blogs as well. I especially enjoy the more laid back, thoughtful, friendly atheists as opposed to the more militant, angry types.

  2. Jack's Smirking Revenge Says:

    I am quite impressed. I am atheist myself, yet respect the faith of others as I believe that the existence or nonexistence of a god or gods is beyond us. Just as religion fails to present tangible proof beyond doubt to defend the existence of god to non-believers, atheists are equally unable to disprove that existence. I have faith in my position, but despite the absence of religion or gods in my belief structure, it is a faith in my beliefs which drives my actions. To those who believe in a god or gods, that is a liberty which should never be questioned or infringed by anyone with differing views. We all encounter opportunities in life to defend our beliefs and challenge those with differing views, but without concrete evidence to refute either position, we present little more than personal, biased opinions. And thank gods for that diversity and liberty to make those individual choices. The logical fallacy is that either position can be wrong or right without evidence.

    • Jonathan Gardner Says:

      You’re an agnostic if you can’t definitively state that no gods exist.

      The logical fallacy isn’t present in other religions. For instance, in the Christian faith, Christ is the living definition of good, humans are not good, not even Christians, and all fall short. But through faith, repentance, etc, one can become good. So the fact that a Christian doesn’t live up to his faith is a testament to his faith, not a contradiction.

      The fact that an Atheist, how claims the primacy of logic, exercises any illogic, is wholly contradictory to their religion. The fact that none of the tenets of Atheism are even logical is a walking contradiction.

  3. Mr. Kline Says:

    Your post is the tired combination of being annoyed at what we (atheists) actually say (we think certain things should be encouraged and others avoided and we use certain words, like good or bad to describe these) and then demanding that “logic” should force us to say things you would like us to say–”The logically obvious answer is, ‘It doesn’t matter what you do. You will die and disappear. So do whatever you want to.’”

    Atheists come in many shapes and sizes. Some believe in objective values and some are subjectivist (A tip: a set of rules and guidelines–the bible for example–along with centuries of tradition has an objective existence, i.e. the Bible and certain traditions do actually exist. That is not the same as saying that this set of rules and traditions constitutes a philosophically coherent basis for objective morality.) But even if some atheist decided to chuck all tradition and do whatever they wanted, why am I somehow required to let them do whatever they want? I will grant you one point: Religion does have the advantage that they have spent countless eons training people to confuse blind obedience to a set of rules with being “good”. Atheists don’t have that. You can convince people to do X by convincing them that you know what God wants. I have to do it the old fashioned way, by providing a good reason for you to do X.

    • Jonathan Gardner Says:

      You’re not even addressing my arguments, but inventing something I did not say.

      You’re free to engage me logically. Pouting because you can’t think straight isn’t logic.

      Now, let me help you. You’ve taken some time to respond, perhaps you will take some more time to be logical in your response.

      First, is my assumption that the fundamental principle of Atheism is logic wrong?

      Second, how can you logically prove there is no God or gods?

      Third, how can you logically prove good or evil, which are fundamental concepts in every religion? If it helps, “good” is what people should do, and “evil” is what they should not do. (If you’re thinking logically, I simply restated the problem.)

      If you’re still not clear on the concept, then allow me to share with you how monotheists define good: Good is God’s preference. (Polytheists obviously have a problem I cannot resolve: which god is most important?) When we do what God wants, it is good. When we do something else, it is evil. Hence, the fundamental requirement for free will before any good or evil can even exist. Obviously, monotheists require some method of understanding what God’s will is and is not, otherwise they are no better than ignoramuses.

      Without any logical basis for your testament that there is no God or gods, and without any logical foundation for good and evil, you have effectively created a religion of nothing. It’s not Atheism anymore, it’s simply ignorance.

      Or perhaps you’re one of those Atheists who don’t care one whit about logic. If so, be honest about it, and stop claiming mental superiority.

  4. Mr. Kline Says:

    (Oh, but i did address your arguments? pouting about it doesn’t change that.)

    No, the fundamental principle of atheismIs not logic. It is that there is no evidence that god exists.

    I can’t logically prove god does or does not exist (or bears, for that matter). Do you even know what logic entails?

    You cannot logically prove good or evil, in the sense you seem to mean. You are the one that seems to be hung up on logic, not me or any atheists I know. Are you confusing having a rational basis with a logical basis?

    As for your definition of good, that being what god prefers, you are acknowledging that ethics is subjective, in this case in reference to god’s subjevtive preferences.

    BTW, I don’t need a logical basis for my beliefs. I do prefer a rational basis and one based on evidence. Logic is a part of rationallity not the whole shebang.

    You do realize that one can care one whit for logic without making it a religion or without pretending it can do more than it really can.

    • Jonathan Gardner Says:

      I am intrigued. Can you elucidate me on this idea that the rational and logical are not the same thing? You may want to begin with a definition of “rational” and “logical”.

      Proving something exists is trivial. All you have to do is find it. I have found God. He answered my prayers. Why do you not seek Him when he is more than ready to reveal himself to you?

      I think you’re confusing subjective vs. objective again. Since there is only one God, what he wants cannot be subjective. He gets to set all the rules, so whatever he wants is, by definition, objective.

      Thank you for admitting that Atheism is inherently illogical. I shall remind all my reasonable friends of this critical fact every opportunity I get. Meanwhile, I shall expound on how logical Christianity is, and how scientific and reproducible its results are.

      Atheism is anti-science, Christianity is the foundation of science.

  5. Robert S. Says:

    So Santa Claus MIGHT exist? Are you agnostic on the subject of Santa?

  6. tensor Says:

    Instead of just making up a whole bunch of stuff and attributing it to atheism, why not do some research? Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris are international best-selling authors with their own web sites, so you would not have to go far, after all.

    Of course, defining atheism in the way you have here, as someone who says, “I believe no god exists,” leaves you with almost no one with whom to argue. Dawkins, in “The God Delusion,” mentions this; and every atheist I have ever met simply cites the lack of evidence for a god, not a claim that no god exists. As Dawkins notes, “Atheists do not have faith, and reason alone could not propel one to the conclusion that something definitely does not exist.” As I’ve put it already, the claim, “I believe that N god(s) exist,” is a statement of faith, no matter what value one assigns to N. Dawkins, Harris, and every other atheist I’ve met simply don’t make such a statement.

    “When we do what God wants, it is good.”

    Over the centuries, Christians have interpreted “what God wants” as the following, admittedly an incomplete list:

    – burning the Library of Alexandria, and killing the Librarian, Hypatia;

    – burning astronomers for claiming the earth moves through space;

    – doing nothing as other Christians killed Jews;

    If you want to claim that any other religion is worse than that, you have much more work to do than what you’ve shown here. For example, you could show evidence that the recent massacre in Colorado had any atheistic influence to it:

    “…so you end up with people who think it’s a good idea to dress up as the Joker and murder people in a theater.”

    • Jonathan Gardner Says:

      (1) I’m not arguing with Dawkins. I’m arguing with ignorant atheists who are too stupid to realize how absurd their ideas are, and yet pretend to be morally superior to anyone who has any conflicting ideas to their own.

      I could take Dawkins on, but it has little relevance to popular Atheism.

      (2) I’m glad you’re intelligent enough to realize how absurd “there is no god” is. The statement you wish to make, and your version of Dawkings et al makes, is that “I make no statement about god”. Well, what foolishness is this! This is like a crank arguing with a physicist by saying, “I make no statement about mass!” when he clearly spends all his time talking about it.

      (3) I’m glad you’ve appended the “Christians have interpreted” clause. Yes, Christians, you see, are not God. Christians have been wrong in the past, are wrong today, and will be wrong in the future. I say this including myself in the group I just described. I was wrong in the past, am wrong today, and will be wrong in the future.

      But you’ll note that the relative goodness of badness of Christians has little to do with the Christian faith. At least I hope you will. If you judge the design of an automobile by its failed parts, you would be a poor judge indeed.

      Claiming that other religions are worse than Christianity is not the subject at hand. The subject is that the Atheist religion is worst of all, which you try to disprove by claiming that Christians are worse still, because some punk killed a bunch of people in Colorado but that is not worse than burning down libraries and killing Jews!?

      No, I think you’ll have to try harder than that. I am not attacking ATHEISTS, I am attacking Atheism. You efforts are entirely misguided.

  7. Luciyan Says:

    But unfortunately according to your logic any claim like the invisible unicorns that live on Mars and drink whiskey isn’t a stupid assertion because YOU CAN’T PROVE OTHERWISE!
    “That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”

    I believe you reckon without God, anything is permitted’ and that morality is impossible without God?

    Nothing can be far from the truth!

    A person (usually religious) think that there is no reason whatsoever to be moral without the promise of heaven in the next life or the threat of hell fire.
    Is that the end of morality or the end of civilized behaviour, infact is that real morality? No real morality, cannot be mere obedience: for a person to be morally responsible, they must be able to reason out their choices and decide for themselves.
    Again a person whose only source of morality is the threat of eternal punishment or the promise of reward is infact not a moral person.

    Morality is more than possible without God, it is entirely independent of him. Thus atheists are not only more than capable of leading moral lives, they may even be able to lead more moral lives than religious believers who confuse divine law and punishment with right and wrong.

    Atheists want a civilized society to live in, and don’t need to be forced into civility. The religious want to score brownie points with their mythical “god” and would behave like sociopaths if not for the threat of “hell”.

    Religion creates extremes even Christianity has an extreme, same with EVERY religion. Is this good? Is blowing yourself up in the name of Allah good? Is brainwashing children to thinking they are in “God’s Army” Good?

    • Jonathan Gardner Says:

      See! You agree with me. Atheism is as absurd as claiming that invisible unicorns drink whiskey on Mars.

      I reckon that without God, nothing exists. Morality is independent of creation.

      You claim you can define morality without God. I ask you to show me. So far, all you’ve claimed is that I am wrong, without a point of evidence that disproves me. Instead, you substitute your own morality and claim it is better, without saying what it is.

      Show me.

  8. Paul Says:

    Being an atheist simply means to not believe in gods/a god and to not worship a god.

    This is the exact opposite of being religious.

    Religious people think that religion is a good thing, right?
    Then why do they try to discredit atheism by constructing the idea that atheism is a religion ?

    If your article was based on facts, I would be neither a theist nor an atheist – so….what am I ?!? xD

    I am german, by the way. Most people here are atheists, so most people don´t care about religion and never talk about it.
    That´s why I assume that atheists have to suffer so much ridicule that they start to organize more and more.

    An event like the “reason rally” would never happen in germany.
    Why ? Because most of us are atheists^^

    Kind regards,
    Paul

    • Jonathan Gardner Says:

      I thought Atheists stood for logic and reason. Tell me your logic and reasoning behind not believing in any god? Otherwise, tell me why you think logic and reason are not important?

      Your assertions that since most of the people around you are Atheist you don’t have to justify it is a logical fallacy. Argumentum ad populum.

      If your position is that you refuse to accept God, or refuse to think about God, we have a word for that: Ignorant. You do not know, and refuse to know.

      Please label yourself and your countrymen appropriately from now on. You are all ignorant. The noun is “ignoramus.”

      Using logic and reason, we have achieved great freedom and prosperity for all. Without logic and reason, we will be back to where we were in the Dark Ages. You don’t think that’s a good idea, do you? So please, use logic and reason to elevate your mind above the animal.

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  10. Moore's Student Says:

    Every religion on this planet is corrupt and Christianity is not an exception. An honest religion should uphold values, not change it’s opinions to avoid losing followers. I can respect the view that “a man can’t serve The Lord and money,” but not when the Vatican decides it’s in the best interest of the church for its followers to have more money to donate.

  11. Jake Says:

    On the argument that you cant have morality without god. I do have a alternative explanation and that is without morality, our species would probably be doomed.

    Think about it. If all humans did was kill each other and do whatever we wanted without feeling bad about it, we would probably be extinct.

  12. Hello Says:

    Going back to earlier arguements about moral code, scientists have proven that being nice(e.g opening a door for someone) makes yourself feel good. Take what you will from this. It could be that humans naturally have a moral code, or God is rewarding them for being nice, but even if we didn’t have a religion humans would most likely have a moral code even if just for that reason. I believe that some sort of higher being MIGHT exist, but why waste money/time studying the higher being when instead you could be building/ donating to a homeless shelter, for example.

    • Jonathan Gardner Says:

      I agree; there is a moral code hardwired into our essence, or that is drawn from an external source. Either way, it exists, it is real, and we had better study it. We cannot define it or limit it without understanding.

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