Quote Originally Posted by Xaqaria View Post
It is an assumption of the truth that is based largely on speculation. In these ways it is similar to religion.
No it's not. It's the denial that the liklihood of a bunch of made up stuff is true.

Quote Originally Posted by Xaqaria View Post
Atheism is similar to religion in that its followers believe they are closer to the truth than all others. Why is it that your beliefs are based in rational truth and mine are not?
Because it's not just a bunch of made up stuff.