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Week 12 Considering atheism_Introduction to Religion

Week 12 Considering atheism_Introduction to Religion

Q We have examined many diverse religious traditions, all of which ground ultimate meaning and purpose in the divine, albeit how the divine is understood varies. This week we will explore the Humanistic perspective, which "derives its values from the experience of human life in this world, without reference to God" (text, pg. 223) DISCUSSION BOARD ASSIGNMENT: Which of the reasons given (in the text) for atheism is the most persuasive to you? Least convincing? Why? Explain and respond in some detail.If you yourself are an agnostic or atheist, why?

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Being an atheist or an agnostic isn’t a choice someone makes, but rather is an influence that has been acted upon by numerous external factors that shape the attitude and beliefs that a person possesses. It isn’t that an atheist is not inclined towards the belief that miracles can occur, but it is just that they do not adhere any functioning of God behind them, as they find it hard to accept that there is a Supreme Being who is controlling everything related to humans.