Atheism is far from new, but the various ways that people say “no thank you” to belief in gods, deities, or particular religions are so diverse that they’ve had a huge impact on world belief systems. In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we break down the different flavors of atheism and nonbelief and ask the question, “Is atheism a religion?”
Introduction: Is God Dead? 00:00
The History of Atheism 1:13
Atheism Today 3:17
To Believe or Not to Believe? 4:20
Atheism Around the World 5:29
Atheism as Critique 7:02
Qualities of Religion & Atheism 8:15
Review & Credits 10:17
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