I had faith in God all my life. I am 64 and am an avid reader of all things science. I look at the world and see beauty everywhere, except in the human soul (of some). The science tells me where we live is absolutely unique and undescribably awesome. Humans and animals are miraculous in every way. (not in the biblical sense). There are probably many other civilizations out there in space. Here on Earth, I only see misery and evil and cruelty everywhere. Satan is only an excuse for deviant, sadistic behavior, and I do not think it even exists. I see abused, starving and neglected children. War, why do some men make war, is it their lack of nurturing, maternal instinct, inate need for power and violence? God. No such thing. It (religion) is a sham. If we depended more on ourselves, instead of God, we would be in a much better place. The leaders of this planet are a disgrace to humankind. Little boys with big weapons. God? He is nowhere. It is foolishness to believe in religion, it is an excuse to harm, kill and lie to people. It has perpetuated hatred of women. I am a woman, I am not second best or inferior to any male on this rock. Religion, who is right? What if everyone is wrong? It causes us to kill (each other) in the name of God, I refuse to follow an entity such as this. We have this one life and perhaps if we faced this reality, we would not be so apt to throw it all away in our notion and hope in an afterlife. Treasure THIS life. It is precious and fleeting. I do my best to be kind and forgiving of others, patient, helpful and compassionate. God? Don't be absurd. I know I have offended many but it is only logical to me, we are on our own. Step up to the plate.