If you don’t go to church and don’t believe in God, does this mean you are not a religious person?
Well, the answer is no! Everyone has a worldview, which means everyone has a religion.
Almost all atheists claim that, because (supposedly) there is no God, their own worldview is not a religion. Many of them would argue that they have a “nonbelief.”
One of the definitions of religion in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, however, is this: “a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.”
Atheism certainly fits that definition, and many of its adherents are quite zealous about their faith system.
Atheists have an active belief system with views concerning origins (that the universe and life arose by natural processes); no life after death; the existence of God; how to behave while alive; and so much more. Honest atheists will admit their worldview is a faith.
Atheism is a religion!
There are no true atheists—just those who claim to be.
The all-knowing God of the Bible informs us that he has made it evident to all people that he exists, but unbelievers try to suppress that knowledge (Romans 1:18). In Romans 2, we read that God has given everyone a conscience about right and wrong.
While atheism is a blind faith (really a faith that lacks credulity), its followers will still cry out, “We are not part of a religion!”
Why do they plead this?
First, if atheism were identified as a religion, atheists fear that their views might get kicked out of public places—like government-run schools.
Second, these secularists will be less likely to be able to deceive children into thinking that their teachings (supposedly “neutral”) are not in conflict with the religious beliefs of students.
Secular is not neutral; it is anti-God. The Bible nowhere teaches neutrality but informs us that one is either for or against Christ. There is no in-between.
Secular humanistic religions—like evolution, atheism, and agnosticism—are part and parcel of the same belief system. These worldviews have free reign with tax-supported dollars not only in America but also in the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and many other countries.
It’s ironic that under the rallying cry of “let’s keep religion out” of the public arena, secularists have kicked Christianity out of the classroom and have replaced it with another religion (their religion): the religion of naturalism, which is atheism.
How are you preparing children for the post-Christian religious world their living in?
At Answers in Genesis @AiG, we are ramping up to do all we can to impact the younger generations with the truth of God's Word, the gospel, and a true Christian worldview.
It's been so thrilling to see nearly 2000 young people attend our annual Creation College held at the Ark Encounter .
I had the opportunity to teach a packed auditorium on the topic of “Answering Questions about Genesis” showing clearly that observational science confirms the history in Genesis 1-11. And if the history in Genesis 1-11 is true, which it is, the gospel based in that history is true. I also conducted a meet and greet afterwards.
The students receive a wonderful program over three days with teaching, music, opportunities to visit with the various educational institutions and time to spend at the Ark Encounter exhibits.
Before I spoke, the choir and orchestra from God's Bible School and College @GodsBibleSchool gave fantastic performances on stage. They will also do a musical drama one evening during our Christmas programs at the Ark.
The photos give you a sense of what it was like to be at Creation College. If your young people missed this year, then plan to attend next year's Creation College.
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