This is part of the reason why we see atheism suggested in the schools... if in no other way, than by disallowing other religion. Atheism, the religion root of all evil.
Religion involves
faith.
Atheism is the lack of faith (in God).
Atheism is not a religion.Best regards.
Atheism is a religion because it fits the definition of the word "religion." Since many atheists say that atheism is not a religion, atheism is simply a religion of non-religion.
haha nice word play, im a catholic but i dont believe jesus is the god as many catholic believes, so what religion do i fit in?
No two people ever think exactly the same thing at the same time. Because of this, membership in a formal religion has to do with believing similarly regarding generalities.
The formal Roman Catholic religion is funny. They have their beliefs that they hold to formally. Yet they allow all kinds of thinking, and accept that people can think many things that are opposite of the things that they formally think, and still be in their religion.
Anybody can claim to be a Catholic all he wants, but if he doesn't follow the tenets of Catholicism, he just might be a liar in his claims. He might even be sincere, not realizing that he is a liar. The Church might even accept him - because they don't really know what he thinks.
I recommend going to several knowledgeable priests and explaining your beliefs, and letting them tell you whether or not you are Catholic. I say "several knowledgeable priests" because if your beliefs are deep enough, you might need several opinions. If it turns out that you are not in conformance enough with Catholicism for you to be considered Catholic, you just might have to form your own religion to have one... at least a formal one.
Every person has his own informal religion... except, maybe, if he is in a coma, or if he is a vegetable.
