I'm not real, but I pretend I am in words.
April 25, 2010
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I’m an atheist. How can parents who are not religious help their kids find meaning in their lives?
I think it’s all about relationships, even if you are religious, although you might have a hard time convincing a religious person of that.
The idea is that we are supposed to be good to each other, either because this is all we ever get, or because we are supposed to be modeling Jesus or whomever (sorry, just feel the need to make clear that I think this holds true for everyone).
So I would say find meaning in being kind, doing remarkable things for others in secret, making someone smile, and appreciating that we only live here (or anywhere, for atheists or those unsure) for a tiny, little while. While we’re here, we should try to make it as beautiful and hospitable a place as we can.- formspring.me
