Evidence God Exists

[AngelThMan]

Most believers who become atheists do it as a result of some traumatic disappointment. Something goes horribly wrong in their lives and they lose faith in God.

Others do it because their lifestyles (e.g. sexuality) do not fit in with/is not supported by their particular religions.

And then there are those who were born into religious homes, and went through the motions as children based on their parents' faith, but never really gave God or religion much thought, and therefore were never really open to experiencing God. Driven by certain studies and scientific findings as they get older, they find that the notion of atheism speaks to them.

I also forgot those who became atheists to rebel against strict, faith-based parenting.

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Why is it so difficult to believe that I am an atheist precisely because I was given as much exposure to religion as a normal person and just as much thought (or more, considering I have thoughts on the topic) and rejected the beliefs for the irrational imaginings that they appear to be?

You may have given it thought, but that doesn't mean you ever experienced or allowed yourself to experience God. If you had experienced God, the likelihood is that you wouldn't have become an atheist, unless you went through some sort of hardship or terrible disappointment in your life.