Nietszche said that atheism could be like a second childhood. Morality no longer bears with it eternal damnation. One is freer to think honestly and to make mistakes. My personal philosophy must take into account my atheism, in that God can no longer ascribe meaning to my life (even if it was an admittedly flimsy one when I did believe). It was mentioned before but our human reason excercised freely is the best tool that one posseses. When we reject the idea that meaning comes from an external source we realize that we are bound (whether we know it or not) to create meaning for ourselves. It is a daunting task but with a little bravery one can even learn to relish the opportunity. I finally feel as though the ideas that I have are my own, that I have arrived at utilizing my own intellect. That is a great feeling once you get past the initial despair of your belief system falling apart.
"A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything." -Friedrich Nietzsche
"All thinking men are atheists." -Ernest Hemmingway
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." -Voltaire
"All thinking men are atheists." -Ernest Hemmingway
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." -Voltaire
