(October 8, 2015 at 10:57 pm)connietheTgirl Wrote: Hi, I'm Connie, I'm new to these forums and atheism in general. I actually am Christian, and have been raised that way my whole life (baptist denomination). Being in the church is hard for me since I'm transgender, but I'm not leaving yet, because I still believe in God. However, I am willing to get some insight on to what atheism is like, from atheist themselves. I'm, how should I put it...educating myself on atheism. So, wooo!
My questions:
1.) Why are you an atheist?
2.) What is life like for an atheist?
4.) There is no God. How do you cope with that? How do you find purpose and meaning in your life?
5.) What are your thoughts on death?
6.) Has being an atheist changed your life in any way? If so, how?
Those are all my questions for now. If I have anymore, I'll be sure to ask.
Connie
Hi, welcome to the forums
I'll answer your questions
1.I'm an atheist because I see no proof of a God
2. Well everybody lives differently, so there is no way to pinpoint how an atheist live. If what you mean from this question is how do people react around when we say we're an atheist then. I'm pretty open with my atheism, Nobody hates me for it, there have been times when people have tried to convert me but it didn't work at all.
3. I find my own meaning and purpose. As for what my purpose is, I don't know I guess I'm still finding it.
4.Death is supposed to be a very peaceful experince. Trying to discuss death is very complicated so that is all I'm going to say about it.
5. Atheism has changed my life for the better. Now I don't feel like I'm constantly being watched and monitored by a omnipotent being. Also I don't have to follow any of the rules in the Bible so I can live my life how I want to live it.
