Atheism and the meaning of life

In Japan, researchers found that Japanese children see the world as designed. See: Atheism and children and Atheism and purpose

As far as atheism and the meaning of life, Avery Foley and Ken Ham wrote:

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“Why am I here?” is a question that every human wants answered. We innately know that our lives have some kind of meaning. But where does it come from and what is it? Does atheism give the answer? Well, some atheists will say the meaning of life is found in helping others or making humankind better. Now this seems admirable—after all, who doesn’t want to end world hunger, cure cancer, or clothe the orphaned?—until one asks, “Why?” You see, in an atheistic worldview, we are animals headed for the grave, and our universe is spinning each day toward the end. Why does it matter if we help anyone? Why does it matter if we make humankind better? We will die, and they will die.

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Pew Research reports that 35% of American atheists often think about the meaning and purpose of life (see also: Atheism and purpose).

As adults, children who attended religious services regularly are 47 percent more likely to have a high sense of mission and purpose.

In December 2003, the University of Warwick reported:

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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.

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