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Originally Posted by Nadia
Atheist, but I admit I'm jealous of people who believe in something -- at least they 'know' what happens after death, and can say their life serves a higher purpose.
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I think they are more frightened and unsure than atheists and agnostics, honestly. Are they living a pious enough life? Will God deem them unworthy despite all their efforts and send them to hell anyway? Not to mention the fear that is breed into them about other religions.
I feel completely content with my life as an agnostic. In fact, I am willing to bet I feel more fulfilled than many religious people. Life is still such a wonderful mystery to me and part of its wonder is knowing that I will never know exactly what is going on here...most likely even at death. I am still able to look at so many things with childlike curiosity that the world will never be dull to me. I feel like that aspect of life is lost with a religious doctrine.