Atheism offers a more compassionate worldview from "summary" of Ateist Manifesto by Michel Onfray
Atheism, as a worldview, provides a unique perspective on compassion that differs from religious beliefs. Rather than relying on the promise of an afterlife or divine intervention, atheists emphasize the importance of empathy and understanding in the here and now. This focus on the present moment allows atheists to connect more deeply with the suffering of others and take meaningful action to alleviate it. By rejecting the idea of a higher power that dictates morality, atheists are free to develop their ethical code based on reason and humanistic values. This autonomy enables them to approach compassion from a place of genuine concern for the well-being of others, rather than a sense of duty or obligation imposed by religious doctrine. Atheists see compassion as a fundamental aspect of being human, rooted in our capacity for empathy and our shared experience of suffering. Moreover, atheism encourages individua...
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