I think it does take some courage, perhaps, to let go of the comforting worldview of religion, where God is love, and everything has a purpose, and you'll be rewarded in the afterlife. But I think facing reality - which can be complex and scary and uncertain - is part of growing up. It's also endlessly interesting.
For me, I also think my atheism was an 'inevitable conclusion,' stemming from life experience and education. I'm not sure about strength of character, or how one would even define such strength... I struggled for most of my life with anxiety and depression, yet now I would consider myself a strong, moral atheist with a great appreciation for life. It's mostly about opening your eyes and embracing the real world. Fairy tales aren't functional.
For me, I also think my atheism was an 'inevitable conclusion,' stemming from life experience and education. I'm not sure about strength of character, or how one would even define such strength... I struggled for most of my life with anxiety and depression, yet now I would consider myself a strong, moral atheist with a great appreciation for life. It's mostly about opening your eyes and embracing the real world. Fairy tales aren't functional.
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