Posted: Nov 16, 2010 8:00 am
I am not an atheist so you will have to ask an atheist that question.
Why on earth would you do that? Atheism in not a world view,philosophy or ideology,merely a disbelief in god(s), offering no answers to any questions. Making no claims, the atheist attracts no burden of proof and needs to explain exactly nothing.That honour belongs 100% the person making the claim(s).
My disbelief in the soul and an afterlife has the same base as my atheism; lack of evidence.You believe? Wonderful! Want me to believe? No problem, simply show me your evidence. If you're unable to do that,stop wasting my time and go away..