Abstract
This paper discusses the concept of atheism, the arguments from the atheists in justification of their belief, the debate over whether atheism is a religion or is just simply a denial of all religious believes."

From the Paper
"Atheism has been a debatable issue for several years. The concept of atheism is usually misunderstood by people. Some consider it as an anti religious belief while some people consider as a separate religion. However, these perceptions about atheism are wrong. Atheism is nothing more then an absence of belief on the existence of gods. An atheist is simply a non believer. He or she do not accepts the notion of god's existence on the grounds that there are no convincing evidences for god's existence. "

Tags:atheism, atheist, god, religion, theism

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This paper considers David Hume and atheism with a eye towards exploring the role and function of critique and prejudice with regards to religion. The paper further examines the concept of sceptical thought and the use of, and appreciation of, prejudice which can allow a person to see the weaknesses of a religious faith and to see the shortcomings of a particularly religious conception of reality.

From the Paper
"The following paper will look at David Hume and atheism with a eye towards exploring the role/function of critique and prejudice with regards to religion and with regards to the religious representation of reality; in other words, sceptical thought and an use of, and appreciation of, prejudice can allow a person to see the weaknesses of a religious faith and to see the shortcomings of a particularly religious conception of reality. As time allows, the next several pages will raise the following points: the function of critique, what makes it so important, is that it forces people to consider the viability of their religious faith - and..."

Tags:david, hume, atheism

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This paper explains that atheism is the disbelief in the existence of God or any greater being; whereas, theism is the belief in the existence of at least one God and all his relative attributes. Next, the author looks at the three dimension of existence, which are the theoretical, practical and the confrontational aspects of the associated concepts. The paper concludes that, although theist philosophy has been the philosophy, which has been supported more logically, other significant atheists, such as Marx and Haeckel, still influence a large portion of the human race.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Atheism vs. Theism
Conclusion

From the Paper
"One of the most talked about theists in today's world is the President of the United States of America, George W. Bush. Bush has made statements whereby one understands that he truly believes in the overall philosophy of a single creative mind behind all of existence proves itself over and over through simple analysis of any and every network on planet earth, organic, environmental or otherwise. The downside however for the theists groups of societies is the rising unpopularity of Bush on the global showcase. "

Tags:polytheism, proof, darwin, miracles, arguments

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This paper offers a concise overview of religion and atheism and describes their interactions in both modern and ancient times. The paper asserts theories as to the function of religion in human society. The paper concludes that, based on evidence presented, one could safely and reasonably conclude that there is no one, all-powerful deity.

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"Some people argue that centralized religion may also have created a way for unrelated individuals to live together peacefully. Up to this point, human beings had lived in small villages and bands in which everyone was related. However, a nation consists of thousands or millions of unrelated people, who without religion would be prone to enmity towards each other.(www.middle-ages.org)
"Throughout human history religion has advanced and changed to adapt to the times. For example, as the Middle Ages came about, Christianity became the only recognized religion in Europe.(www.middle-ages.org)"

Tags:creationism, atheist, agnostic

Abstract
This essay is a systematic refutation of McCloskey's argument for atheism. On the surface, McCloskey seems to present a systematic refutation for the existence of God, but the paper seeks to show that he is not arguing about God at all because he describes God as imperfect. Therefore, the paper argues, his chief error is to evade the ontological argument, which demonstrates that there must necessarily exist a perfect and supreme being. The paper purports that McCloskey also errs in demanding certainty of knowledge, which makes faith redundant. The paper concludes by demonstrating how McCloskey's cosmology of evolution does not answer any of the questions he raises.

From the Paper
"While tackling the cosmological argument it is plain that McCloskey is shying away from the true concept of God, and would rather indulge in his own perceptions and opinions regarding the construct of the universe. He admits that the cosmological argument is based on existence itself, but he prefers to base it on 'cosmology', which is alluding to the universe as it appears, with all its imperfections. We understand the universe through cause and effect, i.e., the physical laws that seem to govern everything. We cannot come to a complete understanding, for we are led into an infinite regress of causes. The cosmological argument delivers us from this quandary by positing God as the primary uncaused cause. Without giving the reason for it, McCloskey does not see the necessity for such. And even if God is posited as the first cause, he says that an imperfect universe implies an imperfect creator. Thus, he is not addressing fundamentals at all, and is sticking to appearances. At no point does McCloskey question his own perceptions, and that, as a created being, his perspective is bound to be flawed. Instead, he takes his own perceptions as sacrosanct, and on this basis he proceeds to judge that which by its very definition is perfect. The evasion of the ontological argument becomes apparent once again."

Tags:ontological, cosmological, teleological, argument, god, existence, Anselm, Plato, supreme

Abstract
In this article, the writer examines the views of Sigmund Freud. The writer points out that throughout his long life and career in psychology, Freud studied mythology, religion, spirituality and the basis of morality, pondered their origins, and formulated theories regarding their appeal and influence on individuals and society. In this article, the writer discusses Freud's strong opinions regarding atheism and looks at how he regards religion.

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"Sigmund Freud is considered one of the stronger exponents of atheism in the twentieth-century, and general described religion as a form of psychological projection through which an illusion is foisted upon the world of the living. Throughout his long life and career in psychology, he studied mythology, religion, spirituality, and the basis of morality, pondered their origins, and formulated theories regarding their appeal and influence on individuals and society. Biographers of Freud have concluded that he, "must have been impressed by the universal nature of religious phenomena, being on the interface between the biological and social realms". "

Tags:freud, and, religion

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This paper is on atheism. It fully explains the topic and explores the facts, including their faiths and practices.

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The paper discusses how Descartes presents two points: the perfection of God exists, if man can deny his own imperfection within the cognition of the human of the mind; and secondly, that God exists in the external world through material objects in relation to humankind. However, the paper discusses how Descartes shows weakness in his thought by using pure reason alone, which often disproves his theory that God is behind these creations.

Tags:atheism, descartes, philosophy

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In this article, the writer considers the atheist rejection of the theist argument. The writer examines the validity of the proof offered as the basis of the theist argument, and concludes that the atheist rejection of the theist argument is rationally sound.

Tags:World view, atheist, theist, Belief system, gods

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This research explores arguments and counterarguments regarding the existence of God. According to the paper, atheists live in a material world and deny the existence of anything that cannot be seen, felt, or touched. The paper further reports that the key atheist argument is that God does not exist because the essence of God cannot be experienced on earth.

Outline:
Does God Exist?
The Atheist Viewpoint
The Deist Answer

From the Paper
"If we simply live and then die, our actions do not matter. The future does not matter; therefore, humankind must have some higher purpose. Atheists argue that our higher purpose is in service to man and the future inhabitants of earth. Deism does not undermine man's need to serve the future generations of humankind; it simply recognizes and embraces man's higher purpose. If one is dedicated to God and the higher purpose of improving humankind, then one does no have to justify their reason for existence through actions. Both deists and atheists have their sights on the future, the difference is that Atheists must justify their existence through actions. However, they have no investiture in the outcomes of their actions."

Tags:God, faith, Catholic, spiritual, existance, world, earth, happiness, existance, children