Does it make any sense to ask what is the case for atheism?

[ideologue08]

From the viewpoint of epistemology, perhaps. But socially, I think Chad has a point. You may not need to explain or justify the lack of belief, but I think the event itself, you becoming different than others of your social group, seems to beg for explanation, even if the position itself is not in need of justification.

Sometimes the position itself does require justification, a small example would be that many people believe- based upon historical/anecdotal evidence- that Jesus Christ performed miracles, or Paul saw Christ in the road etc. Now, denying this, there will obviously need to be some sort of justification.