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Hi--
I was wondering, people that follow a Religion as Christianity value life since we believe their is a God. But, Athiests, what keeps them from committing suicide (especially in todays world, its scarey) I mean, Christians believe God will pull them thru, but what about Athiests how do they cope?
Thanks and Have a nice Day,
"But, Athiests, what keeps them from committing suicide..."
Same thing as everyone else: an enjoyment and appreciation of life. No gods are necessary in order to find value and meaning in life.
http://atheism.about.com/library/FAQs/ath/blathq_atheism101.htm
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I can address questions regarding atheism, agnosticism, skepticism, humanism, religious philosophy & history, and arguments both for and against theism. I am also familiar with many of the skeptical and atheist resources in print and on the internet.
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I have been an atheist and a secular humanist for many years. I actively run a site about agnosticism & atheism and attempt to help people understand more about these topics. I have made extensive study of both philosophy and of a wide vareity of religions.
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I belong to the Freedom From Religion Foundation and the Council for Secular Humanism.
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I have a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MA from Princeton University. I have also studied in Germany and Switzerland.
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Phi Beta Kappa and a Fulbright Scholar.
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