What advice would you give to a new atheist?

Someone who has recently left church and supernatural belief of all kinds.I guess the advice I really need is how to stand strong on my own now. Thanks. What advice would you give to a new atheist?
Don't be intimidated by religious people, don't let the fact that you no longer have a religion take over your life, don't get mad at others for not sharing your lack of belief, don't let others get mad at you for having a lack of belief, don't be ashamed of it, give respect to other beliefs and expect it in return.





And for once, really, truly appreciate nature. It's so much more amazing when you understand how it truly came into existence.What advice would you give to a new atheist?
I'm a ';new'; atheist ( left superstitious beliefs in July/August) and what helped was forums like this one. Not only that but reading many books on philosophy, religion, science, and simply keeping my mind sharp. There is no clear-cut advice to give, every person their own experience depending on where they live, their family, and their own surroundings. I can only say to be informed, to try and use logic, and be simply you.



Well, when I left Christianity, I found that atheism was not the end, but a new beginning. Having figured out what I did not believe, I felt it necessary to create a coherent view of what I did believe.





Here is a site that I found useful: http://www.naturalism.org.
It can be difficult. We are constantly bombarded with religious propaganda of various kinds, but you just have to keep reminding yourself that it's all a load of bull. Atheism is growing, and the day will come when we are the majority rather than the oppressed minority. Keep that in mind, and welcome to our little club.
Live, learn, make mistakes, and take full responsibility for them. Forgive yourself for mistakes, and move on. Live each day by the second. Yesterday doesn't matter, nor does tomorrow. The next hour doesn't even matter.





Have fun, enjoy life, and keep an open mind about everything. There's one life, and whether there is or is not anything beyond that, you have to make the most of it. We live now, not 'then'.





Appreciate things like nature, the earth. It's all so amazing when you look at it. Study it. Microevolution, which is known by everyone, is a good start to understand evolution from millions of years ago.





Emotional wise - your mind is a conveyer belt. Emotions come and go, they never stay. Strength will come and go, sadness will come and go, happiness will come and go. But it's always there on the conveyer belt of your mind and will come back. Focus on happiness. Live by your heart. Be selfish sometimes. Do things for yourself.





Have good morals, but do them for your happiness.
If you haven't, I would suggest reading an atheist book or two. Most bookstores have an ';atheism'; section next to either philosophy or religion.





There are probably ways to find face-to-face contact with fellow atheists, if you don't any other atheists in person. I found a friendly atheist group that meets weekly on meetup.com, and I live in Oklahoma.





If there are issues with religious family and friends, you would probably know how to handle that best.





There are lots of websites for atheists now, and a lot of them have forums that can offer advice and share experience with newcomers. One of my favorites is Richard Dawkins's website, listed below. I don't visit their forums often but I know they have links to other good websites and a list of local atheist groups.
Hmm, well first questions.. Why is this under religion and spirituallity when you obviously HAVE none? But besides that id like to try to understand something else. Why would you WANT to stand strong on your own. I mean, isnt what humans do in life is find someone to connect with. Thats why we get married, why we have friends.





Why would you WANT to learn how to be all alone? I dont understand that. What i would say is to reconsider. Make sure that youhave FULLY thought about your decision.





But now i want to apologize! I sound SOO religious and full of myself. It is up to you but i just had to get my advice out there. GOOD LUCK with whatever you end up deciding to do.
Don't go out of your way to tell people that they're wrong about what they believe in. That isn't to say that you shouldn't actively defend atheism, but going around saying there is no God is rude and gives other Atheists a bad name.


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That's not to say that if a person starts bashing you, you shouldn't completely run circles around them with logic until they can't continue to argue with you.
1. Don't listen to the religious people and their banter.





2. you have to convince yourself to live in the current times. Don't think about anything that is near the end of your life, it will just give you headaches, trust me.
In time, having all responsibility for your own life will be less daunting. Remember: it's freeing.





Decide why you think right is right and wrong is wrong. Check out humanism, see if that works for you.
research the hell out of other belief systems so that when people start to question you, you can verbally beat them down with their own flaws and win the conversation
Ignore what every ignorant fool says to you.
remember the story of the prodigal son
take in all the information you can learn you never know what conclusion you come to after some true soul searching.
Learn science. Use logic. Don't get shaken up when a theist attacks you about your belief or lack-thereof.
Read about Islam.
Keep looking and searching. You will find it at length.
Be happy.
do not become militant like i did.
Don't Listen To Paula.
Thank G-d we have a new member.
Just know that you're not alone.


I've been through this...she's been through it...and he's been through it.
Atheism ain't a social club, lady. We don't meet on Sundays and give each other false support.
Uh, read science books? It's nice to know what you do believe in. But as put before me ';This isn't a social club';.
explain how every person has a different fingerprint? without some Power?
Convert to Christianity. That way, you won't be standing on your own.
ask them to pray before God before he leaves and ask God if he lives?
It's hell without Jesus.
god will always be with you