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Atheists cannot be lumped together, we are not 'organized' into one doctrine. Each of us may hold various views on "human life".
I am not entirely certain what you mean to ask in this question--are you wondering if atheists value human life?
The atheists i know DO value human life, and love their families, and have strong inner moral compasses, (possibly because they are so often accused of being IMmoral?), they tend to be highly moral people, the ones I've known have almost all been that way. But, i do not know all atheists..
Although, I'm sure, there is an obnoxious atheist somewhere that i haven't met yet, ha ha.
Are you asking our views on evolution? Most atheists do believe in science, and evidence, and thus most atheists do believe in the carbon-dated evidence for human evolution, as well as modern evolution. (which explains why the germ that USED to be killed off by Amoxicillin is now immune--the germ evolved).
Again, i want to emphasize, i am speaking of the atheists i know and have crossed paths with, but in no way can anyone lump all atheists together, we are all individuals and do not subscribe to any one doctrine.
Atheism is not an ideology, nor does it adhere to any specific doctrine, ideology, or postulate; therefore, there is not a single set of views on human life that all (or even the majority of) Atheists follow. Philosophically, some Atheists are Humanists, Existentialists, and Nihilists. Perceptively, Atheists can be misanthropes, optimists, pessimists, and idealists. Since Atheism as an absence of theistic belief, no religious or theistic views toward human life are assigned. Nonetheless, the views of Atheists depend on the individual and not the label.
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What is atheistic existentialists views on the meaning of life?
We believe in life, and that life does exist.
What do atheists consider to be human problems?
Atheists are people. They consider the same things to be problemas everyone else does, including:poverty;overpopulation;corruption of government;unfair distribution of wealth;immorality;the normal problems of everyday life.
What are atheists views human desires?
I would consult Maslow's Hierarchy of Need to answer this question. Basic desire: Water, Air, Food (In order for species to survive, all the individuals must survive long enough to reproduce.) Then Safety Need > Need to Belong > Need to Achieve > Self Actualization. In terms of morals, it's about logic and empathy. Atheists view this life as the only one (at least in this atomic arrangement form) to live and they live life to the fullest and help others achieve the same. It's logical as human beings are really pack animals that depends on others to survive. No one can do it alone.
What religious views are there on a fetus?
The congregate view of all religions is that a fetus is the embryonic stage of a human life.
Who belief that there is no universal meaning to life?
Atheists think that there is no universal meaning to life.
What are atheists' views influenced by?
To many, such as myself (Edward Walters, member), the New Atheists, such as Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, the late Christopher Hitchens, Neil De Grasse Tyson, Lawrence Krauss and others, are a big influence in the sense that their thinking is often shared by many atheists, though they are able to convey the messages in ways which we sympathise with. Often if we have been faced with a theist argument we cannot yet answer, chances are that somewhere on YouTube one of these figureheads has answered it, so you learn from them.
Did you know religion gives everyone a purpose in life even atheists?
The assertion in the question is false and offensive, at least as applied to atheists.
What is the difference between traditional atheists and conceptual atheists?
These are descriptions usually given by religionists to try to describe our atheism. We do not wear labels well. Atheists may have different philosophical directions, but no name tag is needed.
How do Christian Existentialists differ from Atheistic Existentialists in their views of human values?
Christians believe in God and atheists do not. All Christians do not have the same values and all atheists do not have the same values. Christians and atheists both respect human values. Christians are more judgmental since they believe they know how everyone should live and they condemn both other beliefs and lack of belief. Atheists do not judge others or try to impose their non-belief on others. Both Christians and atheists have a positive influence on humanity. Christians choose their values and how to live within a Christian context. Atheists choose what they value and how they live for themselves.Human values predate religious belief. There is evidence from 14,000 years ago of prehistoric hunter-gatherers who were widespread in the Near East placing flowers in graves of deceased members. That indicates the existence of human values long before Christianity.On the other hand I would argue that one cannot be a true Christian and a true existentialist. The two are incompatible.
Atheistic existentialism assumption on human purpose?
Atheists will agree that humans exist and my opinion that human purpose is to live, learn, teach, enjoy life as we only get one shot, and to try to leave the world better off than when we came into it.
Do atheists believe in creationism?
Atheists generally do not believe in creationism as it involves the idea of a supernatural deity creating the universe and life. Most atheists adhere to scientific explanations like evolution for the origins of life and the universe.
Who do the atheists worship now that the human need for religion can be explained by science?
Atheism isn't a religion, and atheists certainly don't worship anything. Atheism is a rejection of religious dogma.
