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in a recent question http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=At9xW...

it was the overwhelming majority that atheism is not a religion, in fact at the posting of this question, it was 15 of 21.

So if it is safe to say atheism is not a religion, why are so many questions concerning, and aimed specifically to atheists in the religion section?

Do you think atheism has the rights to it's own section in Y!A?

Do you think this will make a difference?

below is Webster's definition of religion, what do you think?

re·li·gion   [ri-lij-uhn]

–noun

1.

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.

2.

a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.

3.

the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.

4.

the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.

5.

the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.

6.

something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.

7.

religions, Archaic . religious rites.

8.

Archaic . strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one's vow.

—Idiom

9.

get religion, Informal .

a.

to acquire a deep conviction of the validity of religious beliefs and practices.

b.

to resolve to mend one's errant ways: The company got religion and stopped making dangerous products.