Yes, atheism is peace. When one thinks of the term "Atheism", it's quite normal for one to only associate a few things (sometimes negative) to it. Atheism, as defined by Dictionary.com is either:
- the doctrine or belief that there is no God.
2. disbelief in the existence of a supreme being or beings. Now, for most people, those two definitions seem to hit the nail right on the head! But for many, even atheists themselves, those two definitions do not contain the whole idea that is atheism. There are even those who say that atheism is not just atheism but it can also be weak atheism and strong atheism.
I'm not going to get into whether atheism is strong or weak but rather that it is peace. Atheism is peace because it's knowing the truth. It is not hiding behind a lie of superstition and fairy tales that help you sleep easier at night. It doesn't allow you to just listen and act, but to listen, interpret, and then choose how to act. It leaves you with the only option of reasoning.
Inside religion and faith, reason doesn't exist. You can argue it all you want but there is no reason in religion and faith. Religion and faith require the human mind to be set to "Play-Doh"-that is to allow it to be molded to whatever said religion/faith wishes. Works out really well for controlling the masses as Karl Marx noticed.
Atheism gives you peace because it tells you that you can't just let "God" do all the work and let "Him" workout his plan for you (I wonder when people who say things like that will begin to realize how ridiculous it sounds). Atheism makes you realize that there is only us. Just us humans, animals, plants, bugs etc. So for us to all get along we need to work out our problems with each other and the environment ourselves. There is no sky fairy that is going to join in and stop quarreling and fighting and murdering and-OK, well obviously we can see this never happens.
Atheism will allow you to look at life and truly appreciate it. You cannot truly appreciate life if you take part in superstitions such as religion and faith because for the most part, the religious believe they are going to be rewarded with a graceful afterlife and will experience great joy for all eternity (Yes, people really believe that). I never really thought how much I should enjoy things, even small things, before I discovered Atheism. I thought life was filled with experiences but that there was even more once I would go to "Heaven."
I am very glad now that I have realized that there is not a "Heaven" and that this life is the only life that I will ever have and I must enjoy it as much as possible. It is quite challenging to enjoy all things but that challenge is most rewarding when overcome. It really makes waking up and going to bed everyday truly worth doing so.
Best of all and most importantly, Atheism is peace because it frees your mind. No, it is not a drug but it is most certainly a key to unlocking that most horrid set of chains (religion/faith/god) and thinking for yourself. You don't think what the preacher told you or the priest or a bible-thumper or your severely religious relative etc. You think because you wish to gain more knowledge. You think to better your understanding of the world around you.
Atheism is peace because it shows you that there is reason, that we as humans must work out our own problems, that life is beautiful because it's the only one, and that you can think for yourself.
-Peace-
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