Not so long ago, just a little over two decades ago, it was considered atheism science and as such taught in universities.Such an approach is not devoid of systemic defects, is the need, at least, learn the subject, which was carried out a ruthless struggle.It often happens that, having familiarized with the theosophical writings, those who learned "to beat an ideological enemy with his own weapon," imbued with the charm of Christianity and became deeply religious people.
More often it happened a lot easier and more banal.The student became a graduate student, then defended dissertation, in which once again proved that there is no God, then taught the next generation.For all the shortcomings of the Soviet educational system, it was a huge advantage - it gave objective knowledge that it was impossible to spoil any of the Marxist approach.Besides the lack of scientific proof of the Almighty did not succeed.In fact, an atheist - who is this?A person who believes that there is no God.He believes and do not know.
Modern atheists approach this issue differently.Most of them do not take the trouble to study the original sources as theosophical and materialistic.They simply believe that there is no God.To accept any fact as the truth, usually need proof.Faith is the acceptance of heart, without conditions and evidence needed by the brain.The need for faith arises in the difficult moments, when only a miracle can help.Thus, in the first month of the war, when the fate of Russia was at stake, it was abolished organization "Union of Atheists."Unnecessary.
After the October Revolution of distrust in the public mind began to be perceived as a sign of modernity and progressive views.Believers could still be "dark" old women and young people obliged to believe only in the bright future.Each member of the Komsomol - an atheist.Who goes there sanctify cakes to church?To condemn and eliminate!
The fact that all of the outstanding people of our country believed in God, the teachers somehow tried to keep silent or talked about it in passing as some kind of freak, forgivable talented man.Well, Academician Filatov, well, Kutuzov, Ushakov Well, well, Dostoevsky ... Say, was such a time.Newton - the general was a theologian.Otherwise it turns out that the more people know the world, the deeper the belief in the first principle of all things.And an atheist - who is this?This is a man who believes that if you put in a box lot of electronic components and shake it well, then sooner or later turn out to TV or PC.
In our country, the religious beliefs have become something more than just a traditional Westerners Sundays and public campaigns in the church.Belief in God, we become part of the national identity.Destroy the Orthodox faith would be to destroy an important part of supporting the foundation on which the country faces.Despite the fact that the separation of church and state, it plays an important role in public life and serves as a spiritual guide for a large part of the population.Who are today's atheists in Russia, and what goal they set themselves?Is this yet another struggle for freedom?So in fact the temple anyone not lead to lasso ...
Freedom of conscience means a choice between believing in God and believing in him.So after all, an atheist - who is this?He also believes only believer in God, and in his absence.
