The nearness to God factor. How do Atheists feel about moving higher or lower?

[Chas]

Religious people don't do anything good to be closer to god, they do it for themselves.
Just like Atheists. It's evolution.
Don't throw rocks at others because it may harm your chances of survival.
God doesn't need to be in the equation.
On top of that, if there is any such thing as free will, there's not much room to move between your personality, environment and history.
Personally, I think most people are as good as they can be.
I think you should reexamine your idea of being closer to god. It's really, who does god love the most, isn't it?
Sibling rivalry, daddy loves me more than you because I'm better behaved.

yeah, but what those that need help? so type of "goal".

What about the studies that show without rules people tend to hurt themselves?

Citation needed.