Atheism In Pakistan Submitted to: Prof. Dr. M. Zubair
Atheism In PakistanSubmitted to:
Prof. Dr. M. Zubair
Shahzaib Naseer (SP16-BCS-139)
Abdul Ahid (SP16-BCS-099)
Muhammad Gohar (SP16-BCS-031)
Kafeel Ahmad Butt (SP16-BCS-187)
Farhan Raza (SP16-BCS-175)
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It can be defined as disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.
What is Atheism?
Symbol:
They don’t find sufficient evidence to support
religion.
They live in a irreligious culture.
They have no interest in religion.
The world is such a bad place there could be no god.
Reasons Atheist don’t believe:
A scientist has to be an atheist; that seems to
be the pervading popular wisdom these days.
Atheist believes that the universe was created due to Big Bang Theory and humans were apes before they revolutionized.
Atheism and Science:
Irreligion and atheism are present among a
minority of mainly young people in Pakistan.
In 2005, about 1% of the population was reported to be atheist, and by 2012, the figure rose to about 2% according to Gallup.
Atheism in Pakistan:
AAAP stands for Atheist and Agnostics Alliance
Pakistan.
It is the only nationwide association of atheists and agnostics in Pakistan.
It was founded in April, 2012.
AAAP:
After its launch in April 2012, website have
received over 17,000 hits within 48 hours of its launch.
It was founded by Fauzia Ilyas & Syed A Gilani.
AAAP:
The site aims to unite Atheists, Agnostics and
Freethinkers of Pakistan with a common portal.
Their goal is to strengthen atheism by promoting the growth and interaction of atheist/freethinkers in Pakistan.
Mission of AAAP:
Kumail Nanjiani is a Pakistani-American
stand-up comedian, actor and podcast host.
Some known atheists of Pakistan:
Tariq Ali is a British Pakistani writer,
journalist, and filmmaker.
Some known atheists of Pakistan:
Hatred towards God
Poor relationship with Parents
Immaturity
Anger and bitterness
Factors of Atheism in Pakistan
Movies:
English movies also plays an important role in creating irreligious ideas in our minds without us; knowing it.
Factors of Atheism in Pakistan
Factors of Atheism in
Pakistan Music:
The trend of listening to English music is increasing in the young generation of Pakistan. Majority of these songs have messages about the denial of God and atheism.
TV mini series:It has the same
affect as music and movies.
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