As for the discussion on Atheism. It would be better to have it seperately.
Atheism is a reasonable position. It comes in various stripes. And its not too much to ask of spiritual texts that do not appear to be contorted tall tales which can only be seen as products of ancient times or contradictory to logic and what is observed in the natural world.
I would say taking on being an Atheist temporarily to get a taste of it might even be good. Because instead of relying on blind faith and mere acceptance, you will suspend believing and following and instead force yourself to think and ask questions.
Of course spirituality and rationality are not contradictory but many fail to uphold both simultaneously.
A Maoist of course is in no way an open-minded and reasonable person. And some Atheists are only interested in taking the piss out of someone merely for the sake of it and acquiring reputation in public circles through pompous slandering of theists and theistic views.
I would appreciate that people don't unecessarily lash out on Atheists or Atheism.
Atheists are very good allies of Hindus. By God on our side, thankfully they do most of the criticism against Abrahamism, saving us of the trouble
And many of them can respect Hinduism for our robust philosophy.
As scriptures prophecized, this is the age of quarrel. We'll just maintain our standards by avoiding any disputes.
Also Atheism is not a religion. We can argue that some Atheists cling on to being an Atheist as an identity to that of their former religion's one and Atheistic literature/philosophies as some type of replacement for religion. But let's not stoop to the level of Christians and Muslims, shall we? Atheism is the lack of religion. Just like not doing anything is NOT a hobby.
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