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Aquila ka Hecate · 08-05-2003, 04:17 AM

This atheist is happy for a very simple reason-she loves being right!

Yup, being right makes me a happy camper-

well, that and sneering down my nose at all the deluded masses of theistic humanity

Diadectes · 08-05-2003, 04:48 AM

I am happy (though not strictly speaking an atheist, unless, like some, you consider Spinoza's view of 'god' atheistic) because if Jesus had anything worthwhile to say it was f**k religion, you don't need it.

More importantly, I can have a lie-in on Sundays. Utter bliss.

Mister Impossible · 08-05-2003, 04:56 AM

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Probably because they once were unhappy with religion. Do you think maybe that atheism is a response to theism and therefore still a form of religious expression in Christendom?

Atheism is not a response to anything. It is the logical default position to hold.

Koyaanisqatsi · 08-05-2003, 05:51 AM

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Originally posted by Calzaer

How is it that there are so many happy, joyous, and fufilled atheists in the world?

You might as well ask, "How is it that there are so many happy, joyous, and fulfilled freed slaves in the world?" It has the same effect.

brighid · 08-05-2003, 06:40 AM

I don't think there is anything about atheism that necessarily makes on happy or unhappy. There are plenty of unsatisfied, unhappy, angry and or depressed atheists in the world. I don't think happiness can be narrowed down to one thought, belief, or in the case of atheism a lack of belief. An individuals happiness (at least my own) is more complex.

My lack of belief, at times bring enormous amounts of satisfaction and joy and other times it is a source of pain (due to the prejudice in the world.)

I also feel that happiness is a choice one makes (more often then not) and not something that simply is. I know people who handle identical situations differently and one chooses to make something good out of it, and another chooses to make something very negative out it.

Brighid

callmejay · 08-05-2003, 08:19 AM

I'm happy because I can essentially do what I want without feeling guilty as long as I don't hurt anyone else. I'm happy because the world seems 100x bigger after theism, and I'm so much less scared to see what else is out there. I'm happy because I can be true to myself instead of not being allowed to have certain thoughts or beliefs. In fact, the ONLY way that atheism itself causes me to be unhappy is with regard to the theists in my life who are unable to be open-minded enough to fully accept or understand me.

Shadowy Man · 08-05-2003, 08:25 AM

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Originally posted by Amos

Probably because they once were unhappy with religion. Do you think maybe that atheism is a response to theism and therefore still a form of religious expression in Christendom?

No. Because not all atheists are ex-Christians!!

Some of us, even if we at one time believed in the possibility of gods, never believed in your Jesus.

Arken · 08-05-2003, 08:55 AM

I have always been an atheist. I never have believed in any sort of god in my life. I'm not always happy (in fact, I suffer from clinical depression), but when I am happy it rarely has anything to do with my lack of belief.

catmar · 08-05-2003, 10:32 AM

Less bs and guilt to deal with, therefore happier. Yes, I was raised Catholic.

emotional · 08-05-2003, 10:36 AM

Atheists are happy for the same reason Christians are: they are certain they have The Truth™.

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08-05-2003, 04:17 AM	#11
Aquila ka Hecate Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Luna City Posts: 379	This atheist is happy for a very simple reason-she loves being right! Yup, being right makes me a happy camper- well, that and sneering down my nose at all the deluded masses of theistic humanity

08-05-2003, 04:48 AM	#12
Diadectes Regular Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Posts: 211	I am happy (though not strictly speaking an atheist, unless, like some, you consider Spinoza's view of 'god' atheistic) because if Jesus had anything worthwhile to say it was f**k religion, you don't need it. More importantly, I can have a lie-in on Sundays. Utter bliss.

08-05-2003, 06:40 AM	#15
brighid Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: somewhere in the known Universe Posts: 6,993	I don't think there is anything about atheism that necessarily makes on happy or unhappy. There are plenty of unsatisfied, unhappy, angry and or depressed atheists in the world. I don't think happiness can be narrowed down to one thought, belief, or in the case of atheism a lack of belief. An individuals happiness (at least my own) is more complex. My lack of belief, at times bring enormous amounts of satisfaction and joy and other times it is a source of pain (due to the prejudice in the world.) I also feel that happiness is a choice one makes (more often then not) and not something that simply is. I know people who handle identical situations differently and one chooses to make something good out of it, and another chooses to make something very negative out it. Brighid

08-05-2003, 08:19 AM	#16
callmejay Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 466	I'm happy because I can essentially do what I want without feeling guilty as long as I don't hurt anyone else. I'm happy because the world seems 100x bigger after theism, and I'm so much less scared to see what else is out there. I'm happy because I can be true to myself instead of not being allowed to have certain thoughts or beliefs. In fact, the ONLY way that atheism itself causes me to be unhappy is with regard to the theists in my life who are unable to be open-minded enough to fully accept or understand me.

08-05-2003, 08:55 AM	#18
Arken Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 6,303	I have always been an atheist. I never have believed in any sort of god in my life. I'm not always happy (in fact, I suffer from clinical depression), but when I am happy it rarely has anything to do with my lack of belief.

08-05-2003, 10:32 AM	#19
catmar Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 220	Less bs and guilt to deal with, therefore happier. Yes, I was raised Catholic.

08-05-2003, 10:36 AM	#20
emotional Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Boxing ring of HaShem, Jesus and Allah Posts: 1,945	Atheists are happy for the same reason Christians are: they are certain they have The Truth™.

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