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Quote by: christianmathew 
Walrus, christianity and aethism can coexist, its just that they don't. As religions, it is possible for both two exist on earth. But the idea of Christianity directly opposes Aethism, and vice versa.
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Firstly, I would like to say that atheism isn’t a religion, as unlike religion there is no atheist doctrine or creed, so if I speak as an atheist I represent no one but myself and whilst there may be atheists who feel antipathy towards religious belief, I am not one of them.
Some people have beliefs, these beliefs give value to their lives and providing those beliefs don’t hurt anyone, then I feel they are fully entitled to hold them. However, religion as defined by the major creed religions of Christianity and Islam, is overtly political and as a political instrument has been used to oppress, not only non believers but also those whose religious beliefs may be considered heresy, which is why I feel religion must never be placed beyond criticism any more than any secular political doctrine.