Atheism and Sadness

[robvalue]

Sure, but atheism isn't supposed to provide that. Neither is theism. They're just statements of belief/non-belief.

In my experience, people who have come out of religion to become atheist can sometimes be bewildered at first, if they have become accustomed to a regimented lifestyle and always having some sort of authority telling them what to do. Starting to properly think for yourself can be daunting.

I liken it to playing an "on rails" shooter, and then realizing you can just walk off the rails. Then you're playing an open world RPG. The new amount of freedom and choice can be scary, but hopefully it will also be viewed as exciting in time.

For bums like me who've always been atheist, it's just never been an issue.