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Your Religious Status: Atheist

About Me:: I consider myself a perpetual student, always learning something new. I am currently working on a B.A. in Sociology. I also study psychology, world religions, mathematics, and gender studies.

Age: 31-35

Relationship Status: Married

Why are you here?: I enjoy holding intelligent conversations. I especially like learning why people believe different things.

The religion you left: Mormonism

Why you left your religion.: Organized religion attempts to control your life beyond what is right and good.

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Anti-Suicide Reasoning

Posted on August 29, 2011 at 2:46pm 27 Comments 0 Likes

During the reading of some of my Sociological articles (most specifically those authored by Emile Durkheim), I began thinking of a moral quandary. What is a valid reason (as atheists) to prevent suicide?

Christians believe in some type of hell or another; thus eternal torture. Pagans believe in reincarnation; thus the return to the state the suicidal is attempting to leave.

What compelling reason do Atheists give to the suicidal to prevent this act? Do we believe there is…

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At 6:18pm on February 2, 2012, Darlene Edelman said…: I have accepted your friend request.

At 7:34pm on September 14, 2011, Hope said…: Hello Laura ! Happy to be friends!!

Nice to meet you.. I like the name Laura btw..

At 5:35pm on September 8, 2011, Monica McGee (Monicks) said…: Welcome to Think Atheist, Laura! It is great to have you here.

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