My background is probably a little different then most maybe I might just be an interesting case study of sorts. I can’t really say how I am different now as an atheist because I never really was religious. My parents didn’t really tell me their position on things, although I was baptized and had relatives give me a crucifix when I was little. In any event religion wasn’t a major part of my life and wasn’t something I explored till my teens. Basically I was an agnostic that hadn’t even been given the question or evidence.

Now that I have looked at evidence, explored religions, god proofs, history, people involved, and philosophy I have formed a position. However how has this position improved my life? Well the position is a by product of reason not the reason I’m rational. The reason I would say is what guides my action and I would argue is one of the most important and positive aspects of how I think. The way I think will change how I make decisions and a level head is important in making a good one.

Ok yeah reason is great, but how has being atheist made a positive impact? For one I’m not following silly laws for no good reason. I rely on realities of the world such as myself, friends, or family and not on a sky daddy when I have a problem. That means something will actually get done. When I have a question I can’t just say, “god did it” and be done. Yes, I rather work harder for the right answer then be in the bliss of ignorance.

The idea of atheism and ideas around it has fueled my thirst for knowledge and given me a greater thirst for more. It is part of the reason I will be a philosopher and hopefully add something to this accident we call the human race. It is the reason why I know so much about logic and how to argue a point and how I came to realize the ideas of words are not always what they seem or being used correctly. It certainly has given me reasons to pick up a book, never mind I think some are full of shit.

It has also given me perspective on certain ideas of government and politics. Such as free speech, what is constitutional, and history of it. Like I nor many people around me knew the history of the pledge or religious based slogans that stain the freedoms the nation is suppose to stand for.

It has given me reason to study complex theories of science that I would probably not have looked into. I’m not an expert on it all, but I can pick out who doesn’t know shit about it real fast. Not only that but I can also pick out what is scientific and what is not even if someone is lying to my face.

Yes, it has hindered a few interactions with theists, but I rather try to find truth and be with others who want truth then live lie for them. Not only that but if you are someone who is willing to question mother fucking god don’t you think that will make it easier to question a mere man?