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Here is his response after I asked how atheism could be considered a religion.
" Atheism is a religion just as "dark" describes a state of light and "cold" describes a state of heat. Both of those terms describe an absence. The belief in the absence of God is itself, by definition, a belief system. And those who hold these beliefs and reject all others lead us to the religious indoctrination our students endure today, with the full blessing of government. (Especially in state colleges.) Atheism is not the lack of belief in a deity. It's the belief that there is no deity. Those are two fundamentally different concepts."

I only accepted that I don't believe in god less than six months ago. I have a lot of reading to do, and a lot of knowledge to gain. I know nothing about debate which is why I'm posting these things on here, but I'd like to hear what you think. Your responses are all very helpful and appreciated.