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[–]DevoutAgnostic 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Just before I became an atheist I was hyper religious

Every atheist I've ever known has told me the same thing. Funny thing, that. The need to believe so firmly

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Atheists believe as much, maybe more than religious types though.

[–]DevoutAgnostic 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Upon reflection, I don't think it's a question of how much or how strongly they believe—uncertainty about the source of legitimate authority seems to cause a state of dread in them so overwhelming that they'll immediately assume the opposite position just to find relief. Many a religious super-zealot begins their testimony with "I was the most hardcore atheist you'd ever meet..."