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In regards to the '''causes of atheism''', there are a number of reasonable explanations for [[atheism]]:
In regards to the '''causes of atheism''', there are a number of reasonable explanations for [[atheism]]:
* '''Rebellion:''' Atheism stems from a deliberate choice to ignore the reality of God's existence <ref>"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse..." —{{Bible ref|Romans|1|19-20|version=NKJV}}</ref> (If there was a God, there wouldn't be so much suffering.) [http://www.helium.com/items/666289-arguments-atheists-cause-atheism]
* '''Rebellion:''' Atheism stems from a deliberate choice to ignore the reality of God's existence <ref>"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse..." —{{Bible ref|Romans|1|19-20|version=NKJV}}</ref> (''If there was a God, there wouldn't be so much suffering.'') [http://www.helium.com/items/666289-arguments-atheists-cause-atheism]
*'''Moral depravity:''' Moral depravity has been demonstrated in the atheist community [http://www.conservapedia.com/Atheism#Reasonable_Explanations_for_Atheism through history and through various studies]. In addition, [http://www.conservapedia.com/Atheism#Reasonable_Explanations_for_Atheism Bible exegesis points to the moral depravity of atheists.] Therefore, moral depravity is certainly one of the prime causes of atheism.
*'''Moral depravity:''' Moral depravity has been demonstrated in the atheist community [http://www.conservapedia.com/Atheism#Reasonable_Explanations_for_Atheism through history and through various studies]. In addition, [http://www.conservapedia.com/Atheism#Reasonable_Explanations_for_Atheism Bible exegesis points to the moral depravity of atheists.] Therefore, moral depravity is certainly one of the prime causes of atheism.
* '''Negative experiences with [[theism|theists]].'''
* '''Negative experiences with [[theism|theists]].'''
* '''The advance of scientific knowledge.''' <ref>[http://www.geocities.com/skepticsweb/psychology.htm Why Atheism?]</ref>
* '''The advance of scientific knowledge:''' ''Science has in many ways become a new God''. <ref>[http://www.geocities.com/skepticsweb/psychology.htm Why Atheism?]</ref>
==See Also==
==See Also==