There are many different options to choose from when it comes to a "belief system". Some of the people in these belief systems try to cloak their "tribe" or "group" by saying that they do not have a set of beliefs they prescribe to. However, in lieu of a rather hilarious encounter I had recently I would like to review what one may consider a belief system or even a religion.

1. A group that gathers in congregation that holds similarities in mental ideas or constructs regarding their concepts of reality and the beyond.
   
2. The idea/belief that you and others like you hold the "truth" while others do not.
   
3. An idea/belief that you are separated from others due to your specific ideas/beliefs.
   
4. The thought and or feeling that you are superior due to these ideas/beliefs.
   

Now, not to rip into this belief structure in particular, but I endured a surprisingly judgmental and arrogant conversation with an Atheist woman. The conversation was not about who was right or wrong, in fact I agreed with this person on a few things, but she lost me when she said "Atheist are superior to the 'believers'". By "believers", of course, she meant those who follow a religious practice. As I spoke with this incredibly closed minded individual I was shocked to see how closely linked her "faith" was to all other faiths on the planet. Worse, she could not see it. She could not see that everything she was preaching to me was part of a belief structure that she held within and, like those of any religion, was validated by her experiences (through various readings or not).

The bottom line is: We are all human! We all live on the same planet. We all have certain drives to keep us and the species alive. And, we all have primal tribal instincts that create a desire to form packs. None of us are superior to any other. Some might have the upper hand in various areas. But we are all on the same boat. And if you feel that the other "beliefs" are ruining your society, it might be prudent of you to investigate the nature of the human mind with or without a belief. Because, like going to war for "freedom and democracy" all one really is doing is using their belief as an excuse to feel superior.