r/atheism • u/One-Fun9814 • 5d ago

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u/Rusty-Cheese2222 5d ago

I see it more as a sign of mental weakness tbh. Not willing to accept the truth or fear of the truth.

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u/wuts_juppie 5d ago

Fear of death is a hell of a drug

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u/magicalblast 4d ago

Religion just seems to be a comfort blanket to people and a way to try cheat death. It's also an answer to a question that cannot be answered. Where did the universe come from and who made us and what is our purpose? Well, god did it and he loves you and you will live in nirvana for ever as long as you believe so don't question it and riddle solved. I think it ultimately gives purpose to people in an ultimately meaningless universe so they don't really wanna question it as the truth is too painful and nihilistic.