An Atheist’s Universe
As an atheist I live in a most interesting universe. It inspires and uplifts.
For all its size and complexity it is nevertheless a complexity born of simplicity - a few elementary particles under the influence of a few basic forces in a sea of space and randomness.
In this universe the march of entropy drives the formation of stars, development of planets, evolution of life and the arising of consciousness in accordance with the laws of nature. Altruism and ethics arise in the minds of social beings driven by the survival advantages of mutual support and compassion.
It is a universe with no absolute beginning. No innate fearful side. No supernatural component. No ghosts to haunt. No demons to torment. No gods demanding worship. No devils savouring torture.
It is the sort of universe that is very comforting to live in. The sort of universe that makes the reality of life and conscious awareness all the more amazing and beautiful. The sort of universe that lifts you up with awe & wonder and a zest for life full of meaning, with everything to live for and nothing to fear from the reality of our eventual return to the void from which we arose.
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Beautifully written. It fits exactly with my experience of the world. The most scary aspect of the world is the segment of humanity deluded by religion into eagerly denouncing LGBT+ folk, atheists, and other religions. Without religion the world would be a much more peaceful and welcoming place.
ReplyDeleteI have always found it deplorable how religion corrupts the mind, and delights in turning its adherents against LGBT+ people. They seek to control people by generating fear of our natural, innate tendency to have sexual curiosity that does not fit into a purely binary construct.
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