Re: Do Atheists "Worship" Anything?
RexRed wrote:Atheists stand in ridicule and judgment of others who choose to worship a "higher" power while they (atheists) themselves set their own affections on earthly objects and ideals.
Yes, this is an argument that surfaces on A2K every so often... trying to trick atheists into being theists by claiming that any kind of attention to anything is the equivalent of "worship." According to this definition, being a fan of the Beatles qualifies as theism. Well, sure, if you want to dilute the word "worship" to such a vapid degree that it can include everything, go for it. Indeed, I can think of several atheists who would delight in the idea of equating the worship of God to enjoying the Beatles... it helps put things in their proper place.