The assertion that atheism is not a religion needs support Really OK happy to oblige My support is the primary definition of religion offered by Merriam Webster s Collegiate Dictionary the service and worship of God or the supernatural I call this the primary definition though it does follow a highly technical one the state of a religious Here is the example given for that usage a nun in her 20th year of religion Here s more support Our Pew Research source brackets atheists with those unaffiliated with a religious faith And here s even more support Our CUNY Graduate Center source brackets atheists with those identifying with No religion group All clear