This is why Religion is a trap. There are many very well-meaning people, such as yourself, who help to perpetuate these archaic ideas and concepts that are often found in religion. This does not mean that there isn't a basis in fact or in truth for many of these ideas or concepts. It isn't that difficult to understand. There are (or were) very highly advanced creatures elsewhere in the Universe that have (and sometimes do) communicate with us and other creatures.
Think about it this way: if it were possible (it is not) to go back in time 6,000 years or more, to a primitive culture before the advent of Civilisation, and you took with you some of our modern technology with you, there might very well be some people who would perceive you to be a deity, even if you tried to tell them you weren't. Then, over time, these stories of 'when I met the deity' get twisted and corrupted.
The term "atheist" is a misnomer. It literally means, a belief in something (one or more deities) that does not exist.
It would be far better to describe yourself (or others of this ilk) as being persons who strive to be Ethical and Enlightened creatures.
Atheist problems.
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This is why Religion is a trap. There are many very well-meaning people, such as yourself, who help to perpetuate these archaic ideas and concepts that are often found in religion. This does not mean that there isn't a basis in fact or in truth for many of these ideas or concepts. It isn't that difficult to understand. There are (or were) very highly advanced creatures elsewhere in the Universe that have (and sometimes do) communicate with us and other creatures.
Think about it this way: if it were possible (it is not) to go back in time 6,000 years or more, to a primitive culture before the advent of Civilisation, and you took with you some of our modern technology with you, there might very well be some people who would perceive you to be a deity, even if you tried to tell them you weren't. Then, over time, these stories of 'when I met the deity' get twisted and corrupted.
The term "atheist" is a misnomer. It literally means, a belief in something (one or more deities) that does not exist.
It would be far better to describe yourself (or others of this ilk) as being persons who strive to be Ethical and Enlightened creatures.