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How can atheism as an institution promote democratic thought when history showed it brought forth totalitarian governments like Russia and China?
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∙ 12y ago
I'm afraid the question contains two false assumptions:
Atheism isn't an institution; it's the absence of belief in gods.
History doesn't really show that it brought forth totalitarian governments; what it does show is that totalitarian governments often fear the church and will try and weaken it and (in the examples you gave, and particularly in North Korea and Iran) replace religious belief with worship of the political leadership.
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∙ 12y ago
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Did Totalitarian regimes condemn atheism?
Some did and do, others didn't and don't. Hitler attacked atheists as he seemed to equate atheism with communism.
How is atheism a dangerous ideology historically?
Some totalitarian regimes fear the church and try and suppress religious beliefs (probably to try and make the population worship the political leaders).
What system of government is it atheistic?
Atheism, as a belief system, does not inherently dictate a specific system of government. Atheism is the lack of belief in a deity, and individuals who identify as atheists can hold a variety of political beliefs and support different systems of government, including democratic, socialist, or authoritarian systems. Atheism itself is primarily concerned with questions of religion and does not necessarily define one's views on governance.
What is Atheism called in grammar?
Atheism is a noun.
What are atheism beliefs?
Atheism is the belief that there is no god.
Who are the major Prophets of atheism?
There are no prophets of atheism.
What has the author George H Smith written?
George H. Smith has written: 'Atheism, Ayn Rand, and other heresies' -- subject(s): Atheism, Philosophy, Religion and state 'The Wealth of Nations Part 1' 'Why Atheism?' -- subject(s): atheism 'Atheism' -- subject(s): atheism, Atheism, Controversial literature, Christianity
Can you give me a sentence for atheism?
Atheism is not a religion. [S] [V] [o] Here you are, a complete sentence with atheism.
Can you give me a sentence for the word atheism?
"Atheism is not a religion."
What does atheism refered to?
Atheism is the lack of belief in God.
When atheism established?
Atheism was never established, as it is not a religion.
When did atheism become a religion?
Atheism is by definition not a religion.
