This is to the dismay of many, indeed. Atheism is being forced into being a religion. In addition to being a religion itself, it also acts as a category of religion, such as the Abrahamic Religions, or the Dharmic Religions. Within it, there are Agnosticism, Humanism, Darwinism, and Atheism.
Would you like proof that Atheism is a religion? I'll compare it with a few others for you:
And indeed, Atheism is most certainly a religion: that of the lack of religion, or perhaps that which simply pertains to science in the closest manner. Atheism is indeed a religion. To those who wish not to follow one, perhaps you should join the slowly growing cult, currently known as "lack of religion."
