Atheism

Informative Speech

Atheism

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about Atheism, why it important as well as the fundamental elements of being a part of it. I will discuss what Atheism is, how it originated, and the number of people who practice this religion.

Central Idea: What is Atheism? Who? When? Where? And Why!?

Organizational Pattern: Topical

Introduction

Forrester Church once said, “Religion is the human response to being alive and having to die.” In Christianity when one dies, a glorious heaven awaits them, where they will be adorned with beautiful wings, a shining halo, and all of their loved ones will be with them. Atheism, on the other hand, leaves the question of afterlife open, which can be a frightening thought to not know what happens after you die. But the Atheists desire for immorality diminishes as they recognize that survival and day to day living is more important.

Last semester, I decided to attend a church service at Northern’s Newman Center with my Mom who plays piano there. This was the first time I had been to any sort of religious service in over five years. It was a big step for me to go out of my box because when I was freshman in High School, I became an Atheist. For years, my family and I were members of a local Methodist church. I was baptized and confirmed at this church. However, when I began high school, getting up early on Sundays wasn’t something I looked forward to. I stopped going to church, my faith diminished and I made the decision to become an Atheist.

In this speech, I will elaborate on why this religion is so important to recognize as well as the fundamental elements of being a part of it. First, I will discuss what Atheism is, how it originated, and the number ...

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...ry, and world, it is a necessity to have some shared views about mortality. Otherwise it is hard to imagine our existence would last long.”

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