I cried so hard, and my heart broke. I feel that all this religion stuff is a joke. I feel that I was told something so long ago, that was based on absolutely no proof. I feel so alone now.
How did you feel when you realized God wasnt really there?
Atheist and non-seculars, what do I do now?
2007-07-17 08:01:08 · 24 answers · asked by janicekristy 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Please help me, who do I talk to now? Like non-christians.
2007-07-17 08:02:11 · update #1
I felt much the same way. There is a downside to it, sure. You come to the absolute realization that so many people have died in vain, so many injustices will go unpunished, and so many people carry out rituals that are an utter waste of time, money, and energy. You will see in asking this question, how many people will try to convince you, and more importantly, themselves, that God does exist. In the post above me, the guy quotes a scripture that says NO atheists do good works. Tell me that is accurate, an atheist never did one good thing in his/her life. Come on now, thats just childish.
On the plus side I think that Atheists cherish our lives more than religious types. To them, they can be happy with the mundane because they have surrounded themselves with lies that keep them comfortable with the thought of impending death. To an Atheist, each second that ticks by is on a grand timetable, and we realize we need to value the time we have, the only time we may ever have.
Still, I wonder if some people come to this exact realization, but cannot bear the truth of it, and turn back to religion out of fear. Is it better for the cow to know it is being raised in a slaughterhouse, or is it better for the cow to think humans are their magical guardians? Just a thought.
2007-07-17 08:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First I would like to say that the concept of separation from God as well as other people, is a religious concept. It could no further from the truth. The reality is that we are god beings and we are all connected. The loneliness you feel is a program that is running based on the conditioning you have received thought your life time. There is source from which all things come and what people call it may differ, however always know that just as you from this source, this source is in you. There is no limit to your potential once you fully remember this. Continue to ask questions, challenge ideas, and seek truth.
2007-07-17 08:22:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's the thing. He's never been there and you've been finee so there really is no difference in your being alone. You've always been alone, you only just realized it. But, there are people on earth to make friends with and you will find that this knowledge is more empowering and freeing than the notions you previously held. Like any new realization there is an adjustment period but you will be fine
2007-07-17 08:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by uz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kind'a silly. It was there in the back of my mind for some time, but it moved from a suspicion to an understanding.
I sorry you feel a loss. I know that it can be a comfort to some. You do now have a chance to have a moral code that is not filled with contradictions. I wish you the best.
2007-07-17 08:07:53 · answer #4 · answered by Herodotus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to anyone! Not just Christians, but get an understanding for every religion. I think you will find that they all have the same basic message.
If you don't find other religions interesting i think you will find talking to your family friends peers and teachers to be very refreshing. No one has the right answer but we can certainly gather enough knowledge to make sense of the world.
2007-07-17 08:07:01 · answer #5 · answered by thejoyfaction 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about all the love and happiness you had in your life before. And realize that you achieved this without God, just a belief in God. It was you the whole time. And now you can do it again knowing that is it completely you, and not some God.
2007-07-17 08:06:26 · answer #6 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't you mean,"When you finally came to believe that there is no god?" You can't prove that God doesn't exist. Christians can't prove a lot of what they say nor can atheists. Faith is about believing what you can't see. Try that. You once believed in God because it gave you comfort. Nobody had to prove to you that he's real before, why do you need proof now? What do you really know for sure?
2007-07-17 08:11:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't mind, would you mind telling how you discovered that God isn't there ? What exactly is your reason, or proof for saying that ?
In Psalms 14 : 1 , you will find God's view of Athiests( not my view, God's ) " The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. " This Psalm deals with the general corruption of mankind.
2007-07-17 08:13:04 · answer #8 · answered by The Count 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know the source of your "revelaton", but it's highly questionable.
Here's a set of articles specifically for athiests and agnostics..
http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/answers.html
By the way, religion is a joke, Christ is not.
2007-07-17 08:08:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first reaction when I realized something spiritual really existed, was to have hope. Then, several months later, I realized there was really a God, indeed.
2007-07-17 08:26:07 · answer #10 · answered by Joshua 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋