Once you come to that conclusion are you suddenly liberated and able to go forward with something more than you had before? Can you give an example or describe it if possible?
2006-10-11 08:17:22 · 8 answers · asked by The Angry Stick Man 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Once you conclude that religious belief is just a colossal pile of crap, you have to go through social ostracization from people who are obviously intellectually inferior.
2006-10-11 08:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, everything stays the same, since once you become an atheist it is because you've finally realized there was no god to begin with, so past and present merge, and life carries on as usual. Thus, if anything really did change once you become an atheist, -wether those changes were radical or not- that would mean you still believe in a god, you just disregard his existence. That isn't really atheism.
2006-10-11 08:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I didn't just "decide" to be an atheist and even now I don't claim to be but an agnostic atheist. When I left the faith I clung to deistic beliefs for a long time and then that started waivering too. And now to answer your question...
Yes, I felt liberated and have such a happier life now. My home is happier, children are happier and so is my husband. My mind is free from fear and worry, I used to lie awake sleepless because I'd worried about unsaved loved ones or my husband not being a strong Christian going to hell and also I'd worry constantly about sinning and being right with God. I didn't want to be a hypocrite Christian that spoke of being holy yet turned around and watched sexually explicit and violent movies, etc. Heck, we didn't even celebrate Easter, Christian or Halloween due to them being mixed with paganism. We threw out our cherished rock CD's and barely watched movies and I wouldn't allow the kids to read or watch Harry Potter. I alienated my friends and family, it was horrible and all because I wanted to "live for Jesus." I didn't want to just give God/Jesus lip service, I wanted to walk the walk.
Now, everyday is like a breath of fresh air. I live in the moment and enjoy my family, we enjoy watching movies for entertainment without worrying about being "sinful" but we still have our values of what we'll watch. My children are allowed to be children, my other family members and I have healed our wounds and we are just enjoying this life. Every moment is so precious that I wish I could take back the years of animosity over religion and the tensions that it caused.
Of course, you see, I'm not out hooking or doing drugs or murdering or stealing...nope. Just because I'm not a believer doesn't mean that I don't treat people well or have morals.
2006-10-11 08:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by FreeThinker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I tend toward agnosticism (I still hope for something bigger and better) I suspect that becoming a confirmed atheist would free one from the fear of the fires of hell and convey more personal responsibility for ones choices. Kind of like the sound of that myself.
2006-10-11 08:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by Siri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rain somehow changes its course and doesn't land on you. Dogs smile at you as you pass by. Choirs constantly follow you singing 'Hallelujah!'. Complete strangers run up to you and tuck $20 bills in your pocket.
2006-10-11 08:21:18 · answer #5 · answered by XYZ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing changed except I no longer waste my time in a church.
2006-10-11 08:28:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
just to get the title and self importance
2006-10-11 08:19:13 · answer #7 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
figure it out yourself.
2006-10-11 08:20:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋