Becoming an atheist has many health benefits for the mind, body, soul, and society. Below is a list of the benefits of being an atheist. This list isn't so much to claim that theism is bad for the health, but that perceiving the world and other's beliefs from the perspective of an atheist does carry some benefits. A believer might have an easier time feeling a sense of belonging than an atheist (but that's another topic all together)
-Atheism reduces the stress caused by organised religion (such as religions that value guilt over pride).
-Atheist nations are generally more peaceful, so it can be assumed that atheists are more peaceful (probably do to the formation of a worldview that is more encompassing of all people).
-Atheists are better able to relax and be themselves, they aren't forced to always put up a front because of an imaginary stalker (which causes stress, which has consequences in the long-run).
-Atheists are much less likely to become a politician (which has the potential side effect of sociopathy, narcissism and republicanism, among other personality disorders)
-Atheists are better able to see the world as it is, instead of constantly worrying about how they should perceive (i.e. judge) it.
-An atheist is 100% less likely to sacrifice themselves to a god.
-Atheists don't waste good relaxation time by spending 3 hours in church feeling guilty about working on the Sabbath (if Christians don't, they should).
-Atheists, removed of the need to be judgmental about everything and anything are better able to put themselves in another's shoes (empathy is an important skill that many people are lacking).
-Atheism is conducive of a better education (those that need to "cover their eyes" when confronted with information that contradicts their worldview have a more difficult time learning (if they do, they need to frame everything in the tiny little theism box, otherwise it gets rejected).
-Atheists are more likely to believe in science, so more likely to seek medical care.
-Atheists are more accepting of their mortality, so they tend appreciate life more (people that constantly judge this world and imagine one which is far greater really diminish the experience of being alive).
-Atheists embrace logic over faith, which allows them to better adapt to their environment. This is important for those that live in a fasts changing world (why conservatives tend to be religious).
-Atheists can celebrate any holiday they want without worrying about what some god thinks about it (Christians and Halloween for example).
-Atheists are allowed more freedom when it comes to forming worldviews (being a cognitive slave is not very fun)
-Atheists are more realistic (i.e. their ideas better match up with reality due to their lack of limitations in this domain), and being realistic is very important for dealing with the stresses of life.
These are just a few of the benefits I find with atheism, if I think of more I'll post em' up. If you have any ideas you want listed here, or believe I am wrong with certain items on the list, let me know in the comment section below. If I agree with you, the list will be altered in a way that conforms.
-Atheism reduces the stress caused by organised religion (such as religions that value guilt over pride).
-Atheist nations are generally more peaceful, so it can be assumed that atheists are more peaceful (probably do to the formation of a worldview that is more encompassing of all people).
-Atheists are better able to relax and be themselves, they aren't forced to always put up a front because of an imaginary stalker (which causes stress, which has consequences in the long-run).
-Atheists are much less likely to become a politician (which has the potential side effect of sociopathy, narcissism and republicanism, among other personality disorders)
-Atheists are better able to see the world as it is, instead of constantly worrying about how they should perceive (i.e. judge) it.
-An atheist is 100% less likely to sacrifice themselves to a god.
-Atheists don't waste good relaxation time by spending 3 hours in church feeling guilty about working on the Sabbath (if Christians don't, they should).
-Atheists, removed of the need to be judgmental about everything and anything are better able to put themselves in another's shoes (empathy is an important skill that many people are lacking).
-Atheism is conducive of a better education (those that need to "cover their eyes" when confronted with information that contradicts their worldview have a more difficult time learning (if they do, they need to frame everything in the tiny little theism box, otherwise it gets rejected).
-Atheists are more likely to believe in science, so more likely to seek medical care.
-Atheists are more accepting of their mortality, so they tend appreciate life more (people that constantly judge this world and imagine one which is far greater really diminish the experience of being alive).
-Atheists embrace logic over faith, which allows them to better adapt to their environment. This is important for those that live in a fasts changing world (why conservatives tend to be religious).
-Atheists can celebrate any holiday they want without worrying about what some god thinks about it (Christians and Halloween for example).
-Atheists are allowed more freedom when it comes to forming worldviews (being a cognitive slave is not very fun)
-Atheists are more realistic (i.e. their ideas better match up with reality due to their lack of limitations in this domain), and being realistic is very important for dealing with the stresses of life.
These are just a few of the benefits I find with atheism, if I think of more I'll post em' up. If you have any ideas you want listed here, or believe I am wrong with certain items on the list, let me know in the comment section below. If I agree with you, the list will be altered in a way that conforms.
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