Atheism and monasticism?

[ComradeMeow]

Yes and in fairness some Buddhist monks produce stuff to help support themselves. And pastors / priests do provide counseling (of varying quality) and visit the sick and housebound so it's not like they sit around all day navel-gazing (and many of them are not paid very well).

My basic point is just that there has to be a patron of some sort if you want to just sit around and think great thoughts or seek enlightenment.

My atheist monastery is going to be brewing beer like the best of em. Plenty of opportunity to think great thoughts on the side

I am setting my Patreon right now! FUND ME!

I'll make great cherry flavored beer. I won't let you down I promise.