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Even in atheistic [[Japan]], researchers found that Japanese children see the world [[Intelligent design|as designed]].<ref>[http://creation.com/children-see-the-world-as-designed Children see the world as designed]</ref> The psalmist David wrote "The heavens declare the glory of God..." — Psalms 19:1

Even in atheistic [[Japan]], researchers found that Japanese children see the world [[Intelligent design|as designed]].<ref>[http://creation.com/children-see-the-world-as-designed Children see the world as designed]</ref> The psalmist David wrote "The heavens declare the glory of God..." — Psalms 19:1

[[Image:Cherry Blossom Japan.jpg|thumb|250px|Even in atheistic [[Japan]], researchers found that Japanese children see the world [[Intelligent design|as designed]].<ref>[http://creation.com/children-see-the-world-as-designed Children see the world as designed]</ref>]]

[[Image:Cherry Blossom Japan.jpg|thumb|250px|Even in atheistic [[Japan]], researchers found that Japanese children see the world [[Intelligent design|as designed]].<ref>[http://creation.com/children-see-the-world-as-designed Children see the world as designed]</ref>]]

The journalist and [[ex-atheists|ex-atheist]] [[Peter Hitchens]], who is the brother of the late atheist [[Christopher Hitchens]], said upon seeing an art exhibit of [[Michelangelo]]'s painting ''The Last Judgment'' he came to the realization that he might be judged which startled him.<ref>[http://vimeo.com/10354237 Interview of Peter Hitchens] - Video at Vimeo</ref> This started a train of thought within Peter Hichens that eventually led him to become a [[Christian]].<ref>[http://vimeo.com/10354237 Interview of Peter Hitchens] - Video at Vimeo</ref>

The journalist and [[ex-atheists|ex-atheist]] [[Peter Hitchens]], who is the brother of the late atheist [[Christopher Hitchens]], said upon seeing an art exhibit of [[Michelangelo]]'s painting ''The Last Judgment'' he came to the realization that he might be judged which startled him.<ref>[http://vimeo.com/10354237 Interview of Peter Hitchens] - Video at Vimeo</ref> This started a train of thought within Peter Hichens that eventually led him to become a [[Christian]].<ref>[http://vimeo.com/10354237 Interview of Peter Hitchens] - Video at Vimeo</ref>

A child/teen atheist wrote to the atheist psychologist Dr. Darrell Ray:

A child/teen atheist wrote to the atheist psychologist Dr. Darrell Ray:

I have recently decided that I am an atheist. The problem is that I am now much more anxious about my own mortality, and the mortality of the people I care about. It is scary to suddenly feel like there isn’t a God looking out for us, and that there will just be nothing after we die. Also I can’t help being afraid that [[Atheism and hell|if I am wrong I will go to Hell]]. How should I cope with these fears?<ref>[http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:ueb3ZvezKZoJ:kidswithoutgod.com/teens/ask/how-do-atheists-handle-the-fear-of-death/+&cd=6&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a Google cache of How do atheists handle the fear of death at: http://kidswithoutgod.com/teens/ask/how-do-atheists-handle-the-fear-of-death/]</ref>}}

I have recently decided that I am an atheist. The problem is that I am now much more anxious about my own mortality, and the mortality of the people I care about. It is scary to suddenly feel like there isn’t a God looking out for us, and that there will just be nothing after we die. Also I can’t help being afraid that [[Atheism and hell|if I am wrong I will go to Hell]]. How should I cope with these fears?<ref>[http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:ueb3ZvezKZoJ:kidswithoutgod.com/teens/ask/how-do-atheists-handle-the-fear-of-death/+&cd=6&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a Google cache of How do atheists handle the fear of death at: http://kidswithoutgod.com/teens/ask/how-do-atheists-handle-the-fear-of-death/]</ref>}}

In December of 2012, an atheist posted in an atheist forum:

 

In December of 2012, an atheist posted in the ThinkingAtheist.com forum:

{{cquote|I have been an atheist for about a year and a half. I wasn't

{{cquote|I have been an atheist for about a year and a half. I wasn't

heavily indoctrinated or raised religious but I did believe in god

heavily indoctrinated or raised religious but I did believe in god

I was just wondering if any of you feel the same thing I do or

I was just wondering if any of you feel the same thing I do or

any tips on how to get over it.<ref>[http://www.thethinkingatheist.com/forum/Thread-I-have-a-fear-of-Hell I have a fear of hell], Thinkingatheist.com forum, posted 28-12-2012, 04:50 AM</ref>}}

any tips on how to get over it.<ref>[http://www.thethinkingatheist.com/forum/Thread-I-have-a-fear-of-Hell I have a fear of hell], Thinkingatheist.com forum, posted 28-12-2012, 04:50 AM</ref>}}

In his letter to the Romans the [[Apostle Paul]] declared:

In his letter to the Romans the [[Apostle Paul]] declared: