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As an agnostic, I always got the feeling that theists have the personal need to believe. They need to believe there is something bigger than them. They need to believe that there is life after death. They need to believe it isn't just over when you die. They need an explanation for everything (hence the bible). They need to believe there is a reason everything happens, like losing a loved one. They need to believe they are not alone in this big scary world. They need someone to turn to for answers when there is no one else. They need to have values set for them and for those around them. They need to feel safe and protected.
Personally, I don't need any of that. At this time, anyway.
I think the only reason that non-believers have any interest in proving anything is that we are constantly bombarded with believers beliefs. Most non believers don't give a hoot what you or anyone else believes. We just go on with our daily lives minding our own business. Until believers start preaching, trying to convert, saying simple things like "god bless" at the end of an email, etc. Believers don't understand why this is annoying.
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