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Originally posted by Breck SVX
You seem to have left out the rest of the definition.
Religion:
1. a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe. b. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
3. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
4. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.
The American HeritageŽ Dictionary
If an athiest wanted to persue their cause/principle with devotion, it seems as if that would qualify. Maybe saying "That's 100% wrong. Completely. Totally. You're not understanding what athiests believe AT ALL" was a bit on the extreme side.
-Alex
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Speaking as what many would concider an athiest, it's very hard to persue nothing with "with zeal or conscientious devotion"