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*[http://withalliamgod.wordpress.com/2010/12/16/the-meaningless-life-of-atheism/ The Meaningless Life Of Atheism] by Daniel Prayson, 2010</ref> Through [[Jesus Christ]], [[Christianity]] offers objective meaning and purpose to life.<ref> | *[http://withalliamgod.wordpress.com/2010/12/16/the-meaningless-life-of-atheism/ The Meaningless Life Of Atheism] by Daniel Prayson, 2010</ref> Through [[Jesus Christ]], [[Christianity]] offers objective meaning and purpose to life.<ref> | ||
*[http://carm.org/meaning-of-life What does the Bible say about the meaning/purpose of life?] | *[http://carm.org/meaning-of-life What does the Bible say about the meaning/purpose of life?] | ||
| − | *[http://www.christianbiblereference.org/faq_MeaningLife.htm Under a Christian worldview: What is the purpose and meaning of life?]</ref> | + | *[http://www.christianbiblereference.org/faq_MeaningLife.htm Under a Christian worldview: What is the purpose and meaning of life?]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and purpose]] |
In December of 2003, the University of Warwick reported: | In December of 2003, the University of Warwick reported: | ||
Revision as of 07:20, June 17, 2015
Under an atheist worldview, there is no objective meaning or purpose in life.[3] Through Jesus Christ, Christianity offers objective meaning and purpose to life.[4] See also: Atheism and purpose
In December of 2003, the University of Warwick reported:
| “ | Dr. Stephen Joseph, from the University of Warwick, said: "Religious people seem to have a greater purpose in life, which is why they are happier. Looking at the research evidence, it seems that those who celebrate the Christian meaning of Christmas are on the whole likely to be happier.[5] | ” |
For more information, please see studies and historical data relevant to:
Articles arranged in specific categories on the atheistic worldview and meaninglessness
Why an objective meaning for life is superior to assigning a subjective meaning to our lives
- Can Life Have Meaning Without God? by James Anderson
Meaning and the death of man and the heat death of the universe
- Heat Death and Atheist Inconsistency (or, Isn’t It Ironic?)
- Why atheism by Katie Galloway, 2014
In a materialistic universe, there is just motion and there is no ultimate meaning
- Atheism’s Universe is Meaningless and Valueless by J.W. Wartick, January 3, 2011
Atheism and death
- Atheism and Death: Why the atheist must face death with despair By Dustin Shramek
- Atheism and death anxiety
General articles
- Finding meaning in meaninglessness?
- Apathy, Atheism, and the Absurdity of Life Without God by Aaron Brake
- The Meaningless Life Of Atheism by Daniel Prayson
- Can atheists have meaning and purpose in life?
Video
Atheism and despair:
Evidence for Christianity
Christianity and meaning/purpose
- What does the Bible say about the meaning/purpose of life?
- Under a Christian worldview: What is the purpose and meaning of life?
Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian
See also
- Atheism and truth
- Atheism and irrationality
- Atheism and epistemology
- Hopelessness of atheism
- Atheism and depression
- Atheism and alcoholism
- Atheism and suicide
- Atheism and bitterness
- Atheism
References
- ↑ Religious affiliation and suicide rate
- ↑ Adherents.com - suicide rates
- ↑
- Can Life Have Meaning Without God? by James Anderson
- Atheism’s Universe is Meaningless and Valueless by J.W. Wartick, January 3, 2011
- Can atheists have meaning and purpose in life?
- Why atheism by Katie Galloway, 2014
- Heat Death and Atheist Inconsistency (or, Isn’t It Ironic?)
- Atheism and Death: Why the atheist must face death with despair By Dustin Shramek
- Apathy, Atheism, and the Absurdity of Life Without God by Aaron Brake
- The Meaningless Life Of Atheism by Daniel Prayson, 2010
- ↑
- ↑ http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/2003/A/20037338.html