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CallaFirestormBW -> RE: What do you think of Aetheists? (11/28/2010 4:53:29 PM)
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religion
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Pronunciation:/rɪˈlɪdʒ(ə)n/
noun
[mass noun]
the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power , especially a personal God or gods:
http://oxforddictionaries.com/view/entry/m_en_gb0699400#m_en_gb0699400
If you're going to hand-pick definitions, you'd best be thorough if you plan on using them as an effective argument. Please note the bolded definitions, which do not require 'deity' to be considered as valid definitions. On a purely practical basis, the fact that there are religions which do not require deity automatically supersedes any definition which -requires- such. Religions without diety exist. Therefore, "religion" does NOT require deity. Period.
re·li·gion
–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
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