I'm not pushing the definition really at all. Here's one of the definitions:
"a pursuit or interest to which someone ascribes supreme importance"
or
"a particular system of faith and worship"
Worship is deep respect and devotion to something.
What I'm saying is that religion isn't something some people have, and others don't. It's absolutely fundamental to all of humanity. Heck, our secular culture is full of ritual. Why do we clap after a song is performed? Why do we shake hands when greeting people?
It would be funny if atheists went door to door preaching the importance of not believing in anything in particular. I'd still let them in for a discussion.
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