What do Atheists have to look forward to? (For the Most Part) - General

I've always wondered, and I can't think of something that we atheists have to look forward to. I mean, I know atheist ONLY means == No God, but I don't believe in an afterlife, so what do I, and other atheists who think similarly, have to look forward to?

Tomorrow.

Who says they need to have something to look forward to in the first place? Death is not something anybody looks forward to, not even most people with religions.

Maggots enjoying our flesh.

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Nothing.

Human progress through science and reason.

Live life, don't give a shit about what happens when you die because you will worry for nothing.

Look forward to what you have tomorrow instead of what happens when you die. You don't need an incentive such as heaven to be a good person.

[QUOTE=Tyvak;23557132]Who says they need to have something to look forward to in the first place? Death is not something anybody looks forward to, not even most people with religions.[/QUOTE] I realize this, but they usually look forward to eternal reward. So, being an atheist removes life's worth? [editline]05:09AM[/editline] [QUOTE=Adius Shadow;23557168]Look forward to what you have tomorrow instead of what happens when you die. You don't need an incentive such as heaven to be a good person.[/QUOTE] I realize this as well, and I think it makes you a much better person when you don't need one.

woah, the song thoughts of a dying atheist by muse started playing on my itunes as I saw this thread. :aaaaa:

I've heard a couple of stories from people about what it's like to pass out and have your heart and breathing stop, they actually said it was really blissful. So there's that.

[QUOTE=Ncccookiees;23557176]I realize this, but they usually look forward to eternal reward. So, being an atheist removes life's worth? [/QUOTE] Who's looking for eternal reward? I could care less about what happens after I die.

[QUOTE=Inacio;23557186]too many atheism threads lately[/QUOTE] Yeah, I should've made this thread at a later time.

Influencing humanity without the burden of a God and Religion and knowing that probability is in your favor. Besides that I look at it as a simple belief, not a big part (or even a lifestyle as some religious people do) of my life.

Making the most out of life, but it really varies depending on the atheist.

Original Post implies that life is not it's own reward.

Another atheist thread... Where's Doriol? [QUOTE=OvB;23557157]Human progress through science and reason.[/QUOTE] Which will be rendered useless due to Heat Death etc.

[QUOTE=OvB;23557157]Human progress through science and reason.[/QUOTE] Nothing else matters.

I wish I could pull my thoughts together long enough to write something meaningful for once in my life but all I can say is look forward to the next day, just live to make yourself and those around you happy. Live your life, don't worry about death because if you're happy with your accomplishments, you can look forward to a final relaxation. Never mind, I don't know :geno:

I don't really give a shit.

[QUOTE=sonicrjk;23557260]Another atheist thread... Where's Doriol? Which will be rendered useless due to Heat Death etc.[/QUOTE] So lets not live life to the fullest and advance our species because were all going to die at some point. Sounds reasonable.

We look forward to everything life has to offer without fear of going to hell for some fabricated sin. After you die, there is nothing. It's like before you were even conceived. You can't remember it and you cannot even fathom it. You cease to exist. So enjoy life while it lasts, lads.

I'm an atheist, and, well, I look forward to seeing how well I progress without an imaginary friend trying to clasp shackles around my neck. It's nice to be depending on only oneself, not constantly feeling weak and dependant, having a giant burden over one's shoulders all day long that keeps one from reaching to the stars. Did you ever wonder why booze, drugs, sex, homosexuality, orgies, science and liberalism is prohibited by the church? Simple, they want you to hate yourself, and ask the lord for forgiveness due to how pathetic you feel. If you enjoy that kind of concept, for fuck's sake, just hire a dominatrix and stop passivley murdering gay people...

I was sure I'd remember anything bad about not existing before I was born.

[QUOTE=OvB;23557308]So lets not live life to the fullest and advance our species because were all going to die at some point. Sounds reasonable.[/QUOTE] No dude I am all for living life to it's fullest, but I mean that is just SO off putting. [editline]05:22AM[/editline] Even if there is no god and things like that, the Universe and everything in it is fucking amazing & beautiful.

[QUOTE=sonicrjk;23557354]No dude I am all for living life to it's fullest, but I mean that is just SO off putting.[/QUOTE] Only if you're a selfish douchebag with no desire to be noble and contribute to those around you :fuckyou:.

[QUOTE=sonicrjk;23557354]No dude I am all for living life to it's fullest, but I mean that is just SO off putting.[/QUOTE] I wasn't aware that it mattered if everything was tailored to human satisfaction in the universe.

[QUOTE=OvB;23557157]Human progress through science and reason.[/QUOTE] This. OvB i love your posts.