What comes naturally?

[dionysiou]

So, some people are atheist right? Now, does it feel natural to believe in no God? Do you feel at peace when you go to sleep at night? Do you feel like your living a fulfilled life? Do you feel like your on the right path in life?

I got bored so i came here to talk with some atheists  

do try and be honest, otherwise it defeats the purpose of the exercise.

[Cite134]

So, some people are atheist right? Now, does it feel natural to believe in nothing? Do you feel at peace when you go to sleep at night? Do you feel like your living a fulfilled life? Do you feel like your on the right path in life?

I got bored so i came here to talk with some atheists  

do try and be honest, otherwise it defeats the purpose of the exercise.

First off, just because you're an atheist does not mean you don't have a belief in something. Moreover, I'd rather put my trust in things backed up by evidence, rather than believe in something because someone else simply told me to believe it.
 You seem to have a misconception about 'atheism', because there are many atheists who have meaning in their lives. -__-

[dionysiou]

So, some people are atheist right? Now, does it feel natural to believe in nothing? Do you feel at peace when you go to sleep at night? Do you feel like your living a fulfilled life? Do you feel like your on the right path in life?

I got bored so i came here to talk with some atheists  

do try and be honest, otherwise it defeats the purpose of the exercise.

First off, just because you're an atheist does not mean you don't have a belief in something. Moreover, I'd rather put my trust in things backed up by evidence, rather than believe in something because someone else simply told me to believe it.
 You seem to have a misconception about 'atheism', because there are many atheists who have meaning in their lives. -__-

Not at all, i never said that atheists dont have meaning in their lives, and you didnt really answer my questions. True that you dont want to live off somebody elses word, unless your a mindless drone.

[Cite134]

So, some people are atheist right? Now, does it feel natural to believe in nothing? Do you feel at peace when you go to sleep at night? Do you feel like your living a fulfilled life? Do you feel like your on the right path in life?

I got bored so i came here to talk with some atheists  

do try and be honest, otherwise it defeats the purpose of the exercise.

First off, just because you're an atheist does not mean you don't have a belief in something. Moreover, I'd rather put my trust in things backed up by evidence, rather than believe in something because someone else simply told me to believe it.
 You seem to have a misconception about 'atheism', because there are many atheists who have meaning in their lives. -__-

Not at all, i never said that atheists dont have meaning in their lives, and you didnt really answer my questions. True that you dont want to live off somebody elses word, unless your a mindless drone.

The irony. -__-.

You asked is it natural to believe in nothing. I responded to that question. The other questions ultimately depend on the individual, so they are vague in nature.
Do you not think that atheists have no fulfillment in their lives? Otherwise, why would you pose such questions?

[Asmodean]

Oh, I believe in a few things. Like, for instance, that the roads will be slippery next week. Atheist does not equal to believing in nothing. Just to not believing in ancient (And some modern, but still equally crazy) superstitions.

For me to answer "Do you feel 'at peace'...", you would have to define that expression. When I go to bed, I can be content if I had a good day or discontent if I had a stressful one, in which I did not accomplish my set goals, if that's what you mean.

Is my life fulfilled? Yes, most certainly. There could be a bit more in it, but on Maslov's pyramid of needs, there are none I have not met at all. So every item or event of those "a bit more" is purely a luxury problem. (A problem someone worse off would usually not even consider as such)

Am I on gthe right path? For now, yes. If I get tired of it, I'll change it... Maybe get a family or go be a paramedic or something.

What you seem to be asking by implication is, and that is very christian of you, whether or not we atheists feel that god-sized hole in our "souls". I, for one, do not. Don't have a hole. Don't have a soul. Am fine, thanks.

[dionysiou]

ill make sure to be more clear, when i say nothing, i mean in the way of God. The very reason for my questioning is i do not know wether or not you have a "hole" inside you.

[The Magic Pudding]

So, some people are atheist right? Now, does it feel natural to believe in nothing?

I wouldn't say I believe in nothing, chocolate is good.

Do you feel at peace when you go to sleep at night?

I think so, the hours before exhaustion darkens my consciousness, spent in desperate fear contemplating eternal oblivion are another matter.

Do you feel like your on the right path in life?

Ye, the others are pretend.

I got bored so i came here to talk with some atheists :bananacolor:

[dionysiou]

So, some people are atheist right? Now, does it feel natural to believe in nothing?

I wouldn't say I believe in nothing, chocolate is good.

Do you feel at peace when you go to sleep at night?

I think so, the hours before exhaustion darkens my consciousness, spent in desperate fear contemplating eternal oblivion are another matter.

Do you feel like your on the right path in life?

Ye, the others are pretend.

I got bored so i came here to talk with some atheists :bananacolor:

well your lively!

[Cite134]

ill make sure to be more clear, when i say nothing, i mean in the way of God. The very reason for my questioning is i do not know wether or not you have a "hole" inside you.

When there is enough evidence that supports the existence of such a being, I will consider it.

[Sophus]

So, some people are atheist right?

At an atheist forum? Probably more than some.  

Do you feel like your living a fulfilled life? Do you feel like your on the right path in life?

I'd say yes to both. This is the happy atheist forum after all.  

[karadan]

So, some people are atheist right? Now, does it feel natural to believe in no God? Do you feel at peace when you go to sleep at night? Do you feel like your living a fulfilled life? Do you feel like your on the right path in life?

I got bored so i came here to talk with some atheists

I sleep incredibly well. It usually takes me less than five minutes to doze off and i get full, uninterrupted sleep until my alarm goes off. I never have problems getting out of bed unless i'm hung over.

I'm living a fulfilled life but i could probably do better. I guess you could say i'm happy with what I have so don't feel the need to excel myself. I'm certainly no Anthony Robbins. I don't possess that kind of energy. I drink too much though.

I definitely feel I'm on the right path in life because I'm happy. That, for me at least, is a sign that I'm doing something right.

Are you on the right path? Do you feel a belief in god gives you something more out of life? Do you attribute every personal achievement to god or are you able to take personal responsibility for them?

[dionysiou]

some great responses!

Now as far as i know, yes i am on the right path. Also it should be said that i chose this path, i have a mind as everybody else, well maybe a bit different

This belief in God gives me my very life! Before it, my life was a constant search for pleasure and purpose. Things changed when i decided to search for God and find out for myself if He existed!

I do not attribute every single achievement to God, i still have to put in the effort and make the decision to pursue an achievement. If only God carried me the whole way. But since i believe my very essence of being is sustained by God, i suppose He gets all the credit anyway.

[karadan]

Then that would be the main difference between us (other than the belief in god) in that i take full credit for personal achievements (and blunders) whereas, you cannot.
In my opinion, that equates to an enslaved mind.

[dionysiou]

Then that would be the main difference between us (other than the belief in god) in that i take full credit for personal achievements (and blunders) whereas, you cannot.
In my opinion, that equates to an enslaved mind.

A slave to Christ, most certainly, im eternally indebted. I could take credit for my achievements, but it would lift me to the status of a God, clearly i am not, so it seems pointless. An enslaved mind, if only it was that simple.

[Gawen]

So, some people are atheist right?

Yup

Now, does it feel natural to believe in no God?

Well, you have to admit, you were an atheist when you were born...right?

Do you feel at peace when you go to sleep at night?

Yup

Do you feel like your living a fulfilled life?

Ups and downs, like everyone else. I'm just not bound by the chains of dogma and doctrine. I feel more free.

Do you feel like your on the right path in life?

Many paths. I'm not like a needle on an old Victrola.

I got bored so i came here to talk with some atheists

Kewl.  

do try and be honest, otherwise it defeats the purpose of the exercise.

I thought you were bored?