I don't want to just come out and say that I am an atheist because I absolutely do not resonate with that label.
You can always say "I am non-religious" or "I prefer to keep my religious views private," depending on whom you are talking to.
Thanks for sharing.
I am careful not to accept the Epicurean model fully. We do need to have an eye on the future but I think it is important not to let that overwhelm our sense of value about today. "Today" for me also means the current state of our world. To throw that away simply to take pleasures in the moment is just as defeatist as waiting around for God to deal with our problems. The value and pleasure of today also means that we have time for good work. That can mean striving to solve a social problem, fighting to improve your health and your body, studying diligently to fill your mind, building a home to nurture your family, and countless other worthy investments of our precious time.
Yes, very well said.
Fundamentalism - the anti-American, anti-Christian branch of American Christianity
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