Britain’s ‘Atheist Church’ Set to Go Global
Echoing with joyful song and with a congregation bent on leading better lives, this London church is like any other — except there’s no mention of God.
I’ve often pondered this. As a kid, I went to church. I hated the “worship” part, but really enjoyed the socializing. As an atheist adult, I’ve wondered about the appeal of an “atheist church” — it sounds more like a social club for non-believers and, possibly, a pretty good idea. Thoughts? ~Ian
The idea of a weekly social club isn’t anything i have a problem with, but I’d have a bit of a problem with it being called a ‘church’. Many believers like to claim atheism is a religion, when it’s not, and the use of the word church would just confuse things further…
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