[dxmavuoh] Religious yet atheist

It is possible to be atheist (violently rejecting the existence of a god) yet still be deeply religious in any given religion. One participates in the religion as a purely human institution (despite its telling you that it is super-human), taking part in all its mantras, activities, and even mass- and self-delusions. Or, just going through the motions without actually believing. In return one gains what religion has to give, acceptance into a community, clarity of mind, etc.

One can "deeply" believe in a human institution as much as a metaphysical god or religion. For example, we see it all the time in people's enthusiasm for political and social causes ("Barack Obama is the Savior") or their favorite sports team ("Believe" Red Sox), or family.

This was inspired by an inside story of people who are simultaneously Scientologists and Jewish who are populous in Hollywood. Scientology for them (or perhaps Judaism) is a purely human institution, almost a trade organization, helpful for meeting other people in the industry. Its outrageous mythical mysticism means nothing spiritually.