Lots of people claim to have no religion. So my question is this: is it humanly possible to have no religion?
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Definition of religion:
Oxford dictionary definition (theistic): "1 the belief in a superhuman controlling power, esp. in a personal God or gods entitled to obedience and worship. 2 the expression of this in worship. 3 a particular system of faith and worship." Non-Theistic definition: "The word religion has many definitions, all of which can embrace sacred lore and wisdom and knowledge of God or gods, souls and spirits. Religion deals with the spirit in relation to itself, the universe and other life. Essentially, religion is belief in spiritual beings. As it relates to the world, religion is a system of beliefs and practices by means of which a group of people struggles with the ultimate problems of human life." (Hubbard, 1994). [1: theology ]
Definition of God:
(1) The word which is used to describe the supreme Being, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe and all there is
(2) Supreme and/or all-powerful being(s) of a particular religion. Can be male or female or neither or both.
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So taking these definitions into account, can we say that there really is such thing as no religion?