Why don't some people understand lack of belief?

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This is the first time I've seen this sentiment here lol. I'm curious to hear your perspective. Why would you prefer God exist?

Well, because I don’t want to ever cease to exist.  That notion cripples me. I don’t want to have a ‘last time’ that I’ll ever see my parents, or my husband, or my babies. I’d much rather believe they we’ll all be with each other forever in a loving, safe place after death.  I know I’m basically alone in this sentiment here at AF, lol.  I’m not at all ashamed to admit it though.

I totally understand that. I think it's probably quite natural in fact. If I wasn't depressed, maybe I'd feel something akin to that.

This wouldn't necessarily require any "God", though. It's just that the two ideas have been married in religion as part of the carrot. We could theoretically happen to go to some awesome place after we die, and get to be with everyone again. It doesn't make any sense, but neither does a God (as usually described)!

Edit: on a personal fantasy note, I do in fact have an overwhelming, painful desire to live in a reality that I have full control over. But short of that, I find the idea of existing forever to be horrifying. I know I'm highly abnormal though.