How to be an Atheist?

[mediocrates]

Atheism isn't something you can try on like a pair of shoes or lederhosen. You can't just say "I think I'll stop believing for a while an see if it's for me."

You either believe or you don't and there isn't a choice to be made. Once new information is available the status of a belief can change; but, not because you choose to let it.

This kind of puts belief in the category of falling in love.  There is mature love which isn't gaga and I suspect the same can be true of belief.

I suppose. I think there should come a time when a person learns what "true" belief/love is. Prior to that, ignorance would keep them blissfully unaware of what they're missing out on or buying into. 

Interesting thought...