Frequently Asked Questions
- Why radiation? - A difficult question to answer! In many ways we consider ourselves akin to fire worshippers, or sun worshippers; the beauty and power of these natural phenomena capture our hearts and instill in us a sense of religious awe
- Do you support nuclear power? - Yes. Nuclear energy, when managed correctly and without the ever-present danger of capitalistic corner-cutting, has the potential to give humanity access to nearly unlimited amounts of power, with, comparitively, little waste
- Do you support nuclear weapons? - NO. The Church of Atom is strictly anti-nuclear weaponry, in the same way no fire worshipper would support the use of fire to kill others or damage the earth. Atom's power as it manifests in nuclear explosions is not to be trifled with and, we believe, should be banned internationally
- Do you think radiation has a soul? - No. Children of Atom believe radiation is a divine emanation, or manifestation of Atom's essence and will. The exact definition of animism is difficult to pin down across the innumerable traditions that either include, or are predicated upon it. In our case, we do not believe in a unique "soul" component as it may be understood by Western religious thinkers
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