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But their negative beliefs does not negate their positive beliefs. Most Buddhists in Asia, chances are, are theists. Buddhism tends to coexist with other religions, so like in Japan, most Buddhists are also Shintoists. That hasn't happened here in the West, so most Buddhist converts tend to be atheists. This is actually a pretty important distinction to make and is part of what sets Western (convert) Buddhism apart from Eastern. You can totally be an atheist and a Buddhist at the same time.
Raelians putting emphasis on atheism is also pretty distinct and important when learning about them. Its very much part of their identity, whether you want them eating at the cool kids table or not.
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