My friend just became an atheist.

maybe your friend needs a friend. one way of saying that "i need help".

Maybe religion added to her inner confusion more than abating it… inner peace is what most of us strive for, some find it in religion, some find it in atheism, some become spiritual. Whatever it is, if it helps your friend fight her inner demons, you should support her all the way.

a lot of people turn to religion when they are feeling vulnerable. it sounds like she's just realised that it's not really her, just something she tried to change how she felt, and she's realised that it doesn't change anything.

Hello mjcookie, It's her choice, if belonging to a religion makes her uneasy then it's better to let her go to her own path, even if it leads to atheism. not every one belongs to a religion. that's what i realized now, some can be just as good muslim,christian or other religions \, or let alone atheism. if this makes them better then let them be. just hope she doesn't become a hater like those in the religion and atheism.

I waz once in the valley of decizion where I have almozt decided not to believe in God anymore and become fully an atheizt. I thought I had all the reazonz not to believe in God anymore. One zilent evening, alone in my room, I even told Him to face me right here right now if you're really there. I waz zo dezperate my life felt no meaning at all. And ztarted turning away from my faith. But I waz proved wrong when God zend me friendz the next morning. And cheered me up. It waz a zurprize vizit and all of uz were zurprized. At firzt they told me ecouraging wordz but it zeemz everything that comez out of their mind iz a big blur. But with the love and perzeverance of my friendz, they were able to revive my faith. I believe God gave uz friendz to help each other out. I hope and pray that everything will work out juzt fine for you and your friend. God blezz you!

If one wants to be an Atheist that is their choice. We are not to pass judgment as difficult as this may be. However, I have had arguments with Atheists before. Most would say they neither believe God does or does not exist. That being said, they are not completely Atheist. Also, ask them how everything works exactly how its suppose to for the time that we are currently living in. For being no God the Universe still baffles Scientists, Historians and Theologists. If God does not exist, then what power is it that propels all forms of life. I do believe there is a God. God is so magnificent we may only imagine the power behind this what should we call it, a form, time, space...better yet, I see God as everything around us. Male and female, animal and plant, water and land, oxygen, day and night. I say this because without them we would not survive. This planet was created to host humans. If not a God, something created this. Nobody may deny what is in front of there very own eyes. If they still do not believe, ask them how we came about. How does something come from nothing? Something had to exist for we are all here. If something had to exist at one point in time, that something had to be a higher power. Well, I am not even going to discuss Evolution because I will write forever. I will just say this, if Evolution were true then why is it scientists are still trying to find te missing links to these so called animals from Millions of years ago. I do believe, things may mutate and whatnot but seriously, we live in a greatness that people seem to not be able to explain.

Why would you be shocked if she didn't attend Church any more? This attitude will not help her! She needs your understanding! Perhaps she is learning to think for herself, and does not intend to allow religion to shape her future life. Your icy criticism of her life style will do nothing positive for her, and could influence her life in a negative manner. Best let her do her own thing, (she will anyway!)

Guess what,, your friend's gonna have a great time doing things now...and leave the guilt behind.Honestly, speaking, you should join 2.Cheers to life-Ritwik

Everyone has to find its answer.. probably the right answer for her is to not believe in any god. No one should judge anyone for their belief or lack of beliefs.

I guess it's true that someday religion will not be popular anymore as people would realize that religion makes too much borders for us to live our life although for a good purpose. But to deny a good is a sign of deep sadness in one's heart.

I think your friend is not satisfied with her belief because of lack of information. you should give her any advice and talk to her personally, if you really care of her.