Jeff,
There are many reasons that I am an atheist, and I would be happy to share. I truly believe that life is so much more beautiful without religion. I do not need to have an explanation for every thing in life, including why I am here, how I got here, or what will happen when I die.
I am uncomfortable believing (and basing so much of my life around) something for which I have no irrefutable evidence.
I feel that I value my life more without belief because I only have one, and I am not spending it following rules that ensure that I get into a "much better" place after I die (I don't understand how anyone can value their life if they are hoping to go to heaven).
Growing up in a Christian home, I always had questions about what I was being taught. Many could not be answered, but when they were I usually ended up even more confused. Examples I can think of are the idea of the trinity and the many differing religions in the world.
I think that it is important to simply live our lives. Be good to others. Help in making this a good place for future generations. Be happy. And I personally do not need a belief in god for this.
I would be happy to elaborate even more, but I feel this is long enough for now. I hope this helps.
There are many reasons that I am an atheist, and I would be happy to share. I truly believe that life is so much more beautiful without religion. I do not need to have an explanation for every thing in life, including why I am here, how I got here, or what will happen when I die.
I am uncomfortable believing (and basing so much of my life around) something for which I have no irrefutable evidence.
I feel that I value my life more without belief because I only have one, and I am not spending it following rules that ensure that I get into a "much better" place after I die (I don't understand how anyone can value their life if they are hoping to go to heaven).
Growing up in a Christian home, I always had questions about what I was being taught. Many could not be answered, but when they were I usually ended up even more confused. Examples I can think of are the idea of the trinity and the many differing religions in the world.
I think that it is important to simply live our lives. Be good to others. Help in making this a good place for future generations. Be happy. And I personally do not need a belief in god for this.
I would be happy to elaborate even more, but I feel this is long enough for now. I hope this helps.
