Patrick D
You may be as you describe, but I doubt atheism has anything to do with it. Atheism is only a lack of belief in god(s). As far as I can see it has no powers to affect anyone’s ability to form relationships. In my experience it can help a person think more clearly about many things, but, as with all such things, it’s very complicated. For one thing, when it comes to belief or non belief, it’s impossible to know for sure what’s cause and what’s effect, and everyone’s experiences with belief and non-belief are different. For me, my atheism has been a positive influence in most areas of my life. I can’t think if any area where it’s had a negative influence.
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