How do atheists explain theists' adherence to God.

I am Yrger the theist, I love to undertand how atheists think, for they must do thinking for they are rational animals (from Aristotle?) like myself.

Okay, paging all atheists in similarworlds.com, please come forward and explain how and why theists adhere to God.

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DocSavage · M

Here is my answer why God created the universe, namely: because He wants to produce something as He loves to exercise His power, God is like an artist in mankind - we all humans notice that among ourselves there be persons with artistic talents, and they love to produce beautiful things - as the saying goes, Ars gratia artis (Latin - art for the sake of art i.e. beauty).

So, now we’re an art project ?
So we don’t actually need him for anything anymore, do we ? As far as we’re concerned there is no difference between your god and the unguided, natural forces I mentioned. So, why believe in something that serves no purpose ? At least the mythical gods offer the illusion of an afterlife and salvation. Which answers your original question
You’ve got nothing , not even evidence.