I am thinking about turning to atheism, is it the answer?

Question

I know there is a chance of God, but I am not convinced of any creator. Please, I am an undecided Agnostic and am thinking heavily on turning to be an Agnostic atheist. Theism of all kinds is discouraging. I would like to hear from atheists and theists of all backgrounds. Thank you all.

Answer 1

You do not " turn " to atheism, but are convinced by evidence, or the total lack of same.

Answer 2

If the question is, does anything like the Judeo-Christian god exist, the answer is "no." Just look at the lies, distortions, fiction, and convoluted logic even devout believers have to use to convince themselves their god exists.

Once you realize that the Judeo-Christian God doesn't exist, you can consider the possibility that no gods exist. Given the nature of the universe, the fact that life as we know it does not REQUIRE a creator, and the fact that the idea of "god" has been shrinking over the ages as human knowledge of nature has grown, it is not a big leap. Moreover, it seems highly unlikely that humans have a separate "soul" that survives after death.

Since atheism doesn't really have much to say about how to live, I recommend humanism as the answer to that question.

See the links below for some food for thought.

Answer 3

Since you asked to hear about all backgrounds, here is mine:

I am a nontheist. Nontheists believe that God is irrelevant.

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There are 3 possibilities regarding God:

1) God doesn't exist. In this case, humanity would be better off trying to take care of the problems in the world ourselves instead of waiting for someone who doesn't exist to take care of them.

2) God exists and is almighty, omniscient, and benevolent. In this case, God can and does help with the problems in the world, but he would prefer for us to help out and would not have any desire to be worshiped. Prayer is useless because God already knows your intentions and that time could be better spent working to help God improve the world.

3) God exists, but is not almighty, not omniscient, and/or not benevolent. In that case, humanity would be better off working to improve the world than worshiping God because there are some things that God either cannot or will not do to help us. Worshiping such a flawed deity is a mistake.

In every case, you get the same result. Worshiping God is a waste of time that could be better utilized working to improve the world around us.

God is irrelevant.

Logic and empathy are the basis of morality, not the mythology of our simian ancestors.

Answer 4

I am a christian. Before I became a christian I was an atheist. I attacked the Bible every chance I could but I found when I researched out my argument out that I was wrong. I studied for years trying to disprove only to show how it was right. I asked the same question here that the atheist do but I was open to study out the matter. I would tell you to look at thing from many view points and study out every thing and be a skeptic but open to all view point until proving wrong. God will show you. Look up the science facts in the Bible. They were written 1000's of years before they could be proving. The Bible has History that is Correct and is proving. The Bible has prophecy that has come true. Look at the original languages not just the English. Study out the matter.

Answer 5

Nothing is a simple answer. Atheism is simply the lack of belief in gods, usually due to lack of evidence.

If you feel it frees you up from religious constraints or ideology that has no basis in fact, then maybe it is for you.

I am similarly disappointed with traditional religious beliefs. There is so much infighting over the finer points of scripture of human behavior, creates intolerance, and it seems to cause more harm than good!

Answer 6

well for starters, take the teaholic's anti-p'enis-shriveling advice. that's never a nice thing to have happen - lol!

but atheism is not an answer. it is a withdrawal of affection from God because of disappointment. it is a spiritual death and it is self-centered. when we are disappointed, we do things to defend our hearts and we withdraw. that is atheism.

and it's confusing to hear about God from so many different doctrines with all sorts of rules. but please understand that a lot of the rhetoric is due to a human interpretation of God's words. read the bible for yourself using a version that is easy for you to understand, and then find a trusted friend to help you decipher the parts that aren't clear.

i won't start yammering that you should be a Christian because i can't claim to know the heart of God. but i do know that His disciples are chosen and that not many will find the narrow gate.

honestly? it is far easier to be an atheist - you simply stop caring and can blame everything on others - the life of a Christian is so very hard because you will have to love when you don't want to love, forgive when you are feeling angry, and be humble when you want to be arrogant.

but i hope (and pray) you do choose Christ over the void of atheism, because you sound like a thinking person that i would rejoice to call "brother in Christ"!

Answer 7

I am put off atheism for exactly the same reason that I am put off 'Religions'.
It assumes cult proportions, whether you 'blindly believe' or 'blindly dis-believe', it is still blindly, and it closes your mind to the possibility that others may have it right. It is a bigoted attitude.
It is logical and sensible to keep on open mind until evidence supports the theory or idea. This is the way we progress. To simply assume something (belief/dis-belief) is to deny others as well as yourself their freedom of thought.
Agnostics are tolerant and honest, they admit they don't know.
Atheists, like the 'faithful' are 'necessarily' intolerant and in being so they become dishonest..

Answer 8

Sounds like you have alot of soul searching to do. I have questioned my faith in my lifetime but always come to the conclusion there is only one God.
The problem with most religions is they lay down alot of rules and judge you based on those rules. That is not what God is about. The Bible is a book that gives us principles to live by, but we are not judged by that book. Some may lead you to believe they are better then you because they have more Jesus stickers, or dress fancy for church, or their kids are quieter than yours. God does not care, He loves us all just as we are. I can't imagine life without knowing Him.

Answer 9

G-d is real and I am not telling you this as a fact to know but to live it. Yes, live it and not just go to chruch. It one thing to hope and wish and another to know. If you are serious about looking for G-d you will find Him. In the past I was a catholic and went to chruch most of the time. Did I know G-d? No, it was not until later did I learn G-d was as real as the Bible said, that He answers pray, heals the sick (and raise the dead but I have not seen it for myself unlike healing), and shows up when you seek Him ( His very real presence). I know this may sound a bit crazy, but the Bible is true and G-d is real so see it for yourself and do not just take my word. Read John (the book) for no one can come to G-d in his sin or on his own but through Christ.

By this I live:

12I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. 14You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

John 14:12-14

and you can email me

Answer 10

I would encourage you to talk to some friends who are Christians and see what they think about it. I don't know you, but I would say that I personally feel atheism is somewhat empty. If I weren't a Christian I would be an agnostic. Atheism just seems so hopeless. If you say "I don't know," at least there's hope. And if you're a Christian, then your hope becomes a constant process of building you up and making you a better person; closer to God and closer to others.

Answer 11

It sounds as though you've already drawn your conclusion, and I'd strongly support your preference for atheism (then again, I'm not an objective party, here.) You may want to couple this change of status with a philosophy such as logical positivism, as well.