This is what I think God is

[robvalue]

Atheism does not tell you how someone looks at the world. You can be an atheist and believe any amount of supernatural woo, just not "gods", whatever they are. You are incorrectly generalising.

"Spiritual" is as poorly defined as "gods". I've never heard a sensible definition for what it's meant to be. It's always filled with metaphor. So I have no idea. It seems to be arbitrarily assigning extra meaning to things.

If it makes you feel good and it's not hurting anyone, go for it. But don't confuse what feels good with what is true. Personally I prefer to know what is true, but I'm quite happy to indulge fantasy for pleasure. It's when the line blurs that woo and religion are born. We don't have to agree with your beliefs to be happy that you are happy.

[ignoramus]

That's about as simple as one can possibly spell it out Rob...
If they cannot acknowledge that, then all hope of lost...

[GUBU]

What?  You can't look around at real life and nature and the cosmos and find beauty?  You can't find meaning in trying to make the world a better place?  This is impossible without the concept of a higher power?  Oh c'mon, that's just sad.

Yes I think nature and the heaven are beautiful things and are very awe inspiring. I think the way an Atheist looks at the world is sad. Different strokes for different folks I guess. I really respect everyone's input and it has helped me greatly. Your criticisms have pulled me out of the magical way of thinking that was induced by my psychosis. Anyways I'm going to bow out now. Thanks again.

Do I have to go and dig out Feynman's discourse on the beauty of flowers?