Discussion on Atheism and Agnosticism
a. Explain Prothero’s definition of religion whereby atheism is found to be a religion. To answer, use some of the functional features of what Prothero call the “angry atheism” or “New Atheism” as he compares the features with those of traditional Western religions, e.g., Christianity and Islam. Second, explain what agnosticism is. Use information from the theological encyclopedia provided, New Advent, but feel free to google-search for information which you may find accessible. Limit all your answer in no more than 250 words but no less than 200 words.
b. Reply to at least one classmate in no more than 150 words but no less than 100 words.