(June 3, 2018 at 8:27 pm)Alexmahone Wrote: Atheists know there's no invisible being who will take care of them when they slip up. Rather, they know they have to look after themselves. Atheists also know that the universe wasn't created for them, and that they are just insignificant specks in the grand scheme of things. Atheists are know that life is short, and that there isn't an eternity to do the things they want. So, I contend that atheists are emotionally stronger than theists.
Thoughts?
While it's very flattering to be thought of as emotionally stronger than theists, I'm not keen on painting atheists or anyone for that matter with broad brush strokes.
I didn't dump religion until my 30s. I'd like to think I'm emotionally strong but, if I am, it's likely because I've evolved that way by raising a kid and running a household single-handedly for the past 11 years, not because I don't believe in fairy tales.
I've also known an atheist or two who were quite emotionally fragile so there's that too.
-Teresa
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