I became an atheist recently

[Waggles]

so why did you become an atheist?? 

What happened to you??

[LearningToLetGo]

1 hour ago, LittleMan123 said:

Someone else might be happy believing that a dragon with 200 heads exists. But that doesn't make a dragon with 200 heads real.

It seems to me all atheism brought you was pain.

[Waggles]

7 hours ago, LittleMan123 said:

And now, I live with no hope, no joy. Everything seems pointless to me, since I know that the death that awaits me will take everything away from me.

Galatians 5:22  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 
23  gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 

[Wayne222]

8 hours ago, LittleMan123 said:

I apologize for not posting in a long time.

Here's my news. A few months ago, I became an atheist. I converted with a heavy heart, but we don't believe what we want to be true; we believe what we are convinced is true.

I believed in God for years. The thought of a better world after this miserable life gave me hope. But now I know everything will end in my grave.

And now, I live with no hope, no joy. Everything seems pointless to me, since I know that the death that awaits me will take everything away from me. It's pointless to get bonded with anyone when I know that I will never see them again when they perish. What does it matter if I love people? I cannot save them from eternal oblivion, just as they cannot save me.

When I said the above to my mom (I don't know about her, but she's probably an atheist too)

But I cannot simply disregard the fact that I'm doomed to oblivion and 'live my life here and now'. I'm depressed. I try to resume my everyday routine as before, but I have nightmares. The thought that there is nothing after death and I'm doomed to be erased from existence comes to my sleep.

People on an atheist forum told me that what I feel is normal, that atheism takes some getting used to. But, having been depressed for months over that, I don't think I will ever reach the fifth stage of grief. They also told me to call suicide hotline if I feel suicidal. The truth is, I don't have any strong suicidal impulses, at least as of yet.

A part of me wishes I had never found out. But another part of me is glad I did. As a Russian saying says, better be slapped with the truth than be kissed with lies. If anyone thinks I'm wrong, feel free to convince me otherwise.

I will pray God will show you himself. My daughter stop believing a few years ago. I prayed God would show the truth in a way she would believe. And saw two angles in the woods moving super fast around trees and across the field. She said they were white abd bright to look at. And move like a bird flying fast but had the form of men. She said i believe now there is something.

[Marathoner]

3 hours ago, LittleMan123 said:

The thing is, without the link, the OP sounds as if I had just woken up one morning and decided to stop believing.

Let's consider the matter rationally, @LittleMan123.

You create a topic on a Christian ministry's forum, in which you post a link to a video in a sub-forum where posting links to videos are not permitted, and you take issue with this? 

Instead of articulating a position relying upon your own words, you instead point to a video to speak for you. You write truly, that without the link to this video your OP doesn't make sense. This is reinforced by your post above:
 

3 hours ago, LittleMan123 said:

Because of some videos I watched. The mods removed the link. Search on youtube for the Rationality Rules channel.

So you watched some videos, and these videos converted you to the religion of Atheism. Have you rationally considered your conversion? Without the conviction of belief and the means by which to articulate it, you have been tossed about by the wind. Therefore the issue is not conviction on your part but rather, being persuaded in the mind. 

I understand that. There was a time when I was so low, nihilism seized my mind and tossed me about on the wind in a similar way. Time proved this to be nothing more than an affliction, born of the blindness of this flesh and the futility of the natural mind. So you perceive the end of this flesh and the futility of our labors, truths which are expressed in the scriptures. It can be an overwhelming experience.

This will pass with time.  

Edited September 6, 2021 by Marathoner

[Marathoner]

No one can convince you, @LittleMan123, because this is a trial which you must endure until the endless night passes, yielding to the glorious dawn of Jesus Christ in whom you believed. I have reviewed your words in this topic and here, then, is the truth of your plight:

The nihilism of severe depression. This can superficially resemble atheism and even lead one to fancy themselves an atheist, if one is sufficiently persuaded in the mind. This is precisely what has occurred with you, my friend, for you can only point to your persuaders to furnish answers. I am by no means accusing you of a terrible thing because your suffering is common among men in this world. 

Depression is an affliction of the mind and nihilism, a consequence of more severe iterations of depression. I suffered in such a way for many years and instead of striving to convince you, I will encourage you instead. This is how the Lord encouraged me when I was so low, I was almost dead. Literally. 

This is a trial you must endure, and because this flesh is blind and your natural mind is frail and incapable of grasping the will and purpose of God, you are being shown the end of them both. What is the fruit of this trial? Will you believe me? Perhaps not now, but you will in time:

Jesus Christ is faithful to complete that work which He started in you. The Lord shall grow that faith which He gave to you when you believed. This is what the Lord accomplished by that trial which I endured for many years, and I could not see the end of that trial by virtue of my suffering and battle with severe depression. This is why I'm confident this will pass in time. 

[Starise]

9 hours ago, LittleMan123 said:

I apologize for not posting in a long time.

Here's my news. A few months ago, I became an atheist. I converted with a heavy heart, but we don't believe what we want to be true; we believe what we are convinced is true.

I believed in God for years. The thought of a better world after this miserable life gave me hope. But now I know everything will end in my grave.

And now, I live with no hope, no joy. Everything seems pointless to me, since I know that the death that awaits me will take everything away from me. It's pointless to get bonded with anyone when I know that I will never see them again when they perish. What does it matter if I love people? I cannot save them from eternal oblivion, just as they cannot save me.

When I said the above to my mom (I don't know about her, but she's probably an atheist too)

But I cannot simply disregard the fact that I'm doomed to oblivion and 'live my life here and now'. I'm depressed. I try to resume my everyday routine as before, but I have nightmares. The thought that there is nothing after death and I'm doomed to be erased from existence comes to my sleep.

People on an atheist forum told me that what I feel is normal, that atheism takes some getting used to. But, having been depressed for months over that, I don't think I will ever reach the fifth stage of grief. They also told me to call suicide hotline if I feel suicidal. The truth is, I don't have any strong suicidal impulses, at least as of yet.

A part of me wishes I had never found out. But another part of me is glad I did. As a Russian saying says, better be slapped with the truth than be kissed with lies. If anyone thinks I'm wrong, feel free to convince me otherwise.

The problem is you can be convinced in your heart of a lie. Ask God to show you the truth. Don't be that guy who will one day stand before God and tell Him you couldn't believe He existed. That one will never wash.

We will all die one day and give up this life and everything in it. The hope is in Christ who redeems and saves us from eternal death.

Man's logic without God leads to insanity. The religion of atheism is nothing but another brainwashing tool of the devil. They can pitch a good line until you try to back what they say up. They can't back up anything they say with regard to there being no God. The burden of proof is on them because everything in the world and our universe cries intelligent design. To ignore it is to stop one's ears and blind one's eyes.

 

[HAZARD]

10 hours ago, LittleMan123 said:

I apologize for not posting in a long time.

Here's my news. A few months ago, I became an atheist. I converted with a heavy heart, but we don't believe what we want to be true; we believe what we are convinced is true.

I believed in God for years. The thought of a better world after this miserable life gave me hope. But now I know everything will end in my grave.

And now, I live with no hope, no joy. Everything seems pointless to me, since I know that the death that awaits me will take everything away from me. It's pointless to get bonded with anyone when I know that I will never see them again when they perish. What does it matter if I love people? I cannot save them from eternal oblivion, just as they cannot save me.

When I said the above to my mom (I don't know about her, but she's probably an atheist too)

But I cannot simply disregard the fact that I'm doomed to oblivion and 'live my life here and now'. I'm depressed. I try to resume my everyday routine as before, but I have nightmares. The thought that there is nothing after death and I'm doomed to be erased from existence comes to my sleep.

People on an atheist forum told me that what I feel is normal, that atheism takes some getting used to. But, having been depressed for months over that, I don't think I will ever reach the fifth stage of grief. They also told me to call suicide hotline if I feel suicidal. The truth is, I don't have any strong suicidal impulses, at least as of yet.

A part of me wishes I had never found out. But another part of me is glad I did. As a Russian saying says, better be slapped with the truth than be kissed with lies. If anyone thinks I'm wrong, feel free to convince me otherwise.

Don't end up lie this man. . . . The noted French atheist, Voltaire, died a frightening death. Let me quote for you the exact record as published, “When Voltaire felt the stroke that he realized must terminate in death, he was overpowered with remorse. He at once sent for the priest, and wanted to be ‘reconciled with the church.’ His infidel flatterers hastened to his chamber to prevent his recantation; but it was only to witness his ignominy and their own. He cursed them to their faces; and, as his distress was increased by their presence, he repeatedly and loudly exclaimed, ‘Begone! It is you that have brought me to my present condition. Leave me, I say; begone! What a wretched glory is this which you have produced to me!’

“Hoping to allay his anguish by a written recantation, he had it prepared, signed it, and saw it witnessed. But it was all unavailing. For two months he was tortured with such an agony as led him at times to gnash his teeth in impotent rage against God and man. At other times in plaintive accents, he would plead, ‘O, Christ! O, Lord Jesus!’ Then, turning his face, he would cry out, ‘I must die-abandoned of God and of men!’

“As his end drew near, his condition became so frightful that his infidel associates were afraid to approach his beside. Still they guarded the door, that others might not know how awfully an infidel was compelled to die.

Even his nurse repeatedly said, ‘For all the wealth of Europe I would never see another infidel die.’ It was a scene of horror that lies beyond all exaggeration. Such is the well-attested end of the one who had a natural sovereignty of intellect, excellent education, great wealth, and much earthly honor.” 

[FresnoJoe]

14 hours ago, Not me said:

If you would allow me a thought…

If you or anyone would want to know for sure if God exists or not…

Ask yourself this question;

Does righteousness exist? 

Without The Risen Christ, We All Are Left With No Hope

As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.

They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:

Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

Their feet are swift to shed blood:

Destruction and misery are in their ways:

And the way of peace have they not known:

There is no fear of God before their eyes. Romans 3:10-18

Love, Joe

[Not me]

10 minutes ago, FresnoJoe said:

Without The Risen Christ, We All Are Left With No Hope

So true, and how blessed we are in having such a Living Hope…

In the Beloved, Not me