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I am not going to attempt to convince anyone that their opinion is invalid. It seems that Atheists have just as much "need" to convince others as do Christians. Is it that the Atheist is really trying to convince others or themselves? Just a thought.
My thought is this, and I am just sharing it since someone else brought it up as a point of conversation on here.
IF a Christian, is wrong and the Atheist is right then the Christian has lost nothing when they die. No repercussions.
If an Atheist passes and is wrong, then there will be great sorrow. Kind of like the difference between having or not having insurance.
Which faith is more uplifting and positive? A person that thinks that once they pass, that's it? Or, the person that believes in a life after death?
Another question remains constant. If you do not believe in a deity, does one reject the idea of having to atone for what they have done with their lives? Or, if one believes in atonement, does that make one think before committing slights against others? Just a few thoughts.

This is an interesting discussion, but will it result in folks becoming thoughtful or just very angry?