For me it reminds me that we are here to make a better life for future generations and ensure that our species makes it another 180,000 years. It reminds me to do everything possible to educate the children and allow our species to grow and develop and perhaps someday protect the world in the same way that the world protects us.
What is it for you?
2007-01-04 02:12:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It reminds me that we are to use our evolved frontal lobes for the betterment of mankind. We are to use our intelligence to stop issues such as cold sores, HIV, cancer, and global pollution. Atheism makes me feel like there is a real chance that we can end world hunger. There are no built-in excuses with atheism, such as "that's the way God wants it" or "God knows best". Atheism helps me see that I can make a positive change in someone's life.
2007-01-04 02:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by ÜFÖ 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I get what your saying, and I don't think it has to do with being an atheist as much as it has to do with valuing your life. But for me being an atheist is just what I am. I don't even like to say it that way because it makes it sound like I am a religion and that religion is atheism. But that's not what it is for me. I just don't have a religion because I don't believe in all the stuff i heard in church or any other religous teachings. I'm okay with saying I just don't know how the world was created, and that I do know however that it wasn't some sparkly greater being who made me out of clay and poofed everything into existence in seven days. I didn't choose to be an atheist, it's just what I am by default.
2007-01-04 16:30:02 · answer #2 · answered by elisabette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I view atheism as a river. The river slices through that which is soft and bendable. It washes away the dirt of a closed mind. It deposits rich soil for new thoughts to grow again where there was none. Eventually, the river joins with the greater wider force of the ocean, something much bigger than even the river can understand.
Atheism is by definition a question to what is accepted by the masses, who only want to be protected by the way. It provides a purpose for me, because with it, I can use the light of logic and reason to expose those who would be cloaked in their insanity. Atheism allows expression from the "norm". This, I believe, is why so many dislike atheists. It is because we think and act differently and so must be punished. Fear of atheism is still fear, and without conscious attempts to understand, the one in fear of atheism is the one who cannot accept anyone different from his or herself. That, my friend, is the travesty to this whole question.
2007-01-04 10:23:44 · answer #3 · answered by Hoolia 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess I would say that thinking this is the only life you have to work with, you have to make the most of it. Some of my Christian friends ask me if I think there is no "reward" at the end of life, then how come you don't do whatever you want since there is no fear of being punished in the end. I say that I try to make the world just a little bit better for my kids than I had it myself. If everybody did that during their lives, then kids of the future would have great lives. Unfortunately, not many people live that way.
2007-01-04 10:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by Biskit 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Purpose of an Atheist is to spiritualize his thoughts,
In most cases, upon encountering very complex thoughts, a “believers” eloquently tries to explain things by taking refuge in the "Word God" and refuses to push forward anymore of reasoning, on contrary an Atheist picks it up from where believers stop, he opens up with the very denial of "Word God" and proceeds forward with reasoning. World of Atheists begins after World of believers sink in the quick sand of GOD.
Believers base arguments on a fundamental assumption, “unverified belief in GOD”, and then demand a faithful adherence to the rules laid out by smart men of primordial times. Atheists/Non believers explain abstract things with a varied approach, relying more on free thoughts, lays out his own rules based on his experience (Social, Scientific, Economical, Philosophical, Environmental etc.., by doing so he purifies his thought to greater perfection as he matures in time. Purified thoughts are called spiritual thoughts.
To have a greater sense of purpose you need to have a great plan. To make a great plan you need to have a sharp mind and this can be possible only by being an Atheist- strive for razor sharp minds as opposed to spoon fed thoughts of a pastors.
2007-01-04 10:59:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the abrahamic religions, God gave man the world and we pass it on to our children.
However... I find much greater purpose in a native american saying, "We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children."
The world doesn't belong to us. It belongs to the future. If only we could remember that as a species.
2007-01-04 10:17:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
For me, atheism reminds me that this is all we have and we have to make the most of it. Instead of living for some future reward, I live for the moment and appreciate the moment, instead of looking for some future reward.
2007-01-04 10:16:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Well, I'm Wiccan, but wanted to say that I agree with you wholeheartedly before all the Christians jump on you and say you're going to hell.
I actually really admire Atheists and their outlook on life. To me it makes perfect sense.
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2007-01-04 10:16:22 · answer #8 · answered by wyvern1313 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it does remind me that responsibility for change lies with me, not with any higher power. It is not enough to pray for change -- *I* have to do whatever I can to make change occur.
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2007-01-04 10:17:25 · answer #9 · answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Atheism gives me nothing, why should it? Just as not believing in the Easter Bunny doesn't do much for me.
2007-01-04 10:16:14 · answer #10 · answered by fourmorebeers 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋