Militant atheists should 'get over it' and accept UK is Christian

[petros]

Many a depressed person will ask "How can you appreciate this life"




Not always. I think that there is some confusion between what an athiest is and what an agnostic is.

Agnostic is an atheist with an insurance plan.

My wife is a Social Worker for the health district, she's seen hundreds change their mind in their last hours. Her office has a list of Churches to call for those last minute types.

There are very very very few true atheists.

Many a depressed person will ask "How can you appreciate this life"

Depression is temporary and they forget the beauty.

 

[Twila]

Agnostic is an atheist with an insurance plan.

My wife is a Social Worker for the health district, she's seen hundreds change their mind in their last hours. Her office has a list of Churches to call for those last minute types.

There are very very very few true atheists.



Depression is temporary and they forget the beauty.

Maybe that is what causes the depression...forgetting to see the beauty.

Have you read anything about the importance of that sense of awe? I watched something about it recently. Here's an article from Time magazine in case anyone here is interested
The Awe Effect: How Visions of Awe Can Improve Your Health | TIME.com