Atheists, how do you feel when you see the beautiful Colours in a rainbow?

I'm pretty sure most theists don't think rainbows are random magic lol. Even creationists would argue that God made the science rather than pretending to be ignorant to the light spectrum lol

One can actually apply the science and appreciate the beauty.

Actually I think rainbows are caused by an alien interaction.

Just to be clear... I see a rainbow, and I could say 'wow, that's beautiful, let's see if I can understand what's causing it.
Let's see... the Sun is behind me, my irises are circular, the water vapour is spherical... oh, I'm starting to see how this beautiful sight is made possible by a few simple factors in the same place!'

No, instead of that you want me to say 'Look! There's proof of a magical entity!'

Yes I do think it's scientific and no it doesn't conflict me at all. If you think science and maths are dreary and mundane, it shows you don't have a good grasp of either. The whole of the universe is stunningly beautiful.

Of course it doesn’t make me conflicted in any way! There is a beautiful elegance to maths and physics.

The beauty is inherent and doesn’t need any fairy stories to explain it away.

The science of colour is so magnificent and infinite in its possibilities that it fulfils all my intellectual requirements. I make up stories about natural phenomena for the children in my life, but only as preparation for bigger truths.

I am sorry that you find science and maths dreary. I would be happy to recommend reading material that might change your mind.

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It is part of some terrific science. There is a lot more to the spectrum besides the obvious beauty. Best book on the subject is Unweaving the Rainbow: Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder by Richard Dawkins. (1998)

Every element in the Periodic Table has interference lines in the spectrum.

This is a photo of another weather event. Don’t remember what it’s called, but it happens in the northern latitudes.

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I actually have spirituality but don't really care one way or another where rainbows come from. Yeah they're pretty but kind of common, you're all like "oooo ahhhhhhhhhh pretty color thingie in the sky" lol

Science and math has enabled us to not only fly but to touch the moon. Science and math has allowed us to view faraway worlds. Are the rings of Saturn emotionally or intellectually conflicting when you realize you could never see such images through something as dreary and mundane as faith?

A rainbow is beautiful because it is. I don't see how belief in Zeus or Odin would make it more beautiful.

Happy priiiideeee

I tought rainbows were just a result of light refracting on water droplets...
I've never gone: "look, it's science" 🌈

I also remember a time when Rainbows were fucking metal.

SOURCE: https://similarworlds.com/nature-outdoors/rainbow/2822031-Remember-when-rainbows-were-fucking-metal-Then-us

Same way I feel when I see them through a prism

Rainbows?