Short version: Teacher: Atheism is religion
Students: Atheism is not religion
So, I got into a debate during class with my teacher and some other classmates about atheism(mainly in order to skip learning about shit I get bored at since they're too easy).
My teacher said that Atheism is a religion, as quote from what he said:
Religion is "a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs".
If you believe a God caused it, it's a religion. If you believe fuit caused it, it's a religion. If you believe nothing all-powerful caused it, it's still a religion. Nothing will change that.
However, me and my classmates said:
Atheism is the lack of belief in deities. There is not "set beliefs". Just a lack of. Just because something is atheist, it doesn't automatically make them evolutionists either. Religion is the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or a set of beliefs concerning the origin AND purpose of the universe. Religion needs be a set of beliefs. Atheism is the lack of belief. Therefore, Atheism is not a religion.
What's your thoughts? Just need something to say "AHAHHAHAHA I BEAT YOU" to my teacher.