Religion = Emotional, Mental and often Physical Stress whereas Atheism allows one to avoid such stresses simply because an Atheist knows and realises that the only thing that truly matters is the here and now.

I am in no way stressed by researching to find answers, and I am constantly driven to learn new things, been that way all my life. Religion is the easy way out: heaven/hell, good/evil, and when you should be concerned with finding the truth or mending what's torn, you just say "leave it up to god and everything will be fine." It also helps, if you are poor, to send money to the millionaire that preaches to you so he can pass your tribulations on to god for you in the style to which he is accustomed.

I'm as far as goggle can take me.... that's not hard. Utube makes it easier... wheres the fuss?

I came to the conclusion years ago that cows are happier not knowing the whole story. They're better off stupid. So why not be a cow? I pondered that question all through lunch at What-a-Burger.

EmeraldJewel, Gosh does it hurt when you exercise that brain organ so much? I can watch Ken Ham without having to risk brain strain all day, I don't even have to think. Greg Hovand is nice also, he tells me what to think all the time. If I am afraid that my brain is too stressed, then I watch Dennis Prager, there is always a nice numbing sensation that qucikly follows.

after some initial research, when i was 11, i have found no farther need to research fairytales. religion has no place in my life, as such causes no stress. sounds like neither you nor your friend are sure about whats real. uncertainty causes stress

Ah yes, ignorance is bliss. The old religionist argument: don't ask too many questions, don't question too much, just believe. Just like in the Dark Ages. Dark Ages thinking, you just can't beat it.

I've been on both sides. My ignorance as a Christian was short lived. I couldn't take the constant hypocrisy all around me.
Learning about different religions, cultures, etc. takes away some of the stress. I always try to see things from both sides, and I'm sad she was taught that ignorance is bliss. Honestly I remember being told how great it was that I was close minded and not into secular things at all. Christianity and other religions, in my opinion, often push people to be that way because it's easier to control the masses that way.

No. We stay cognitively active and alert because our minds are working == and it is fun!

Research relaxes me. I need a job as a researcher.

I love learning, and I don't find research stressful, well depending on what I'm researching. Too many people lack critical thinking skills. QUESTION EVERYTHING!!

bull shit

We're always stressed because believers keep telling we're always stessed.

They just do not like anyone more informed then they are. Seeing they have an all knowing powers in their side. LOL

She sounds smart. Lol.

Christians are stress free because they can do anything they want and then just ask for forgiveness. We, on the other hand, have to be accountable for our actions.