Atheism is a lack of belief in a theistic diety- Buddhism can be considered athiest, yet also a religion. (IIRC, it depends on one’s particular brand of Buddhism.)
In any case it’s also more broadly considered to be a rejection of reiligousn(and possibly spiritual) beliefs.
I would not argue the spiritual does not exist. That is for “them” to conclusively prove. I am completely comfortable admitting I don’t understand things. Removing the need “comforting” myths about angry and vengeful gods to explain things that can’t be explained (but probably have a rational explanation,)
You’re not entirely wrong, but I don’t think it Buddhism or other practices without god(s) as atheist. Atheist seems to be more of a thing by itself while the other practices are non-theistic. It’s minor, but important distinction imo. Atheism calls a different set of ideas than spiritual practices.
Atheism is a lack of belief in a theistic diety- Buddhism can be considered athiest, yet also a religion. (IIRC, it depends on one’s particular brand of Buddhism.)
In any case it’s also more broadly considered to be a rejection of reiligousn(and possibly spiritual) beliefs.
I would not argue the spiritual does not exist. That is for “them” to conclusively prove. I am completely comfortable admitting I don’t understand things. Removing the need “comforting” myths about angry and vengeful gods to explain things that can’t be explained (but probably have a rational explanation,)
You’re not entirely wrong, but I don’t think it Buddhism or other practices without god(s) as atheist. Atheist seems to be more of a thing by itself while the other practices are non-theistic. It’s minor, but important distinction imo. Atheism calls a different set of ideas than spiritual practices.