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    Some people who live without God are quite happy — Carmelics
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    Challenges→Hell is eternal alienation from God

    Some people who live without God are quite happy

    Against an aspect of GodEternal Conscious Torment
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    • 1.Happiness correlates with meaningful relationships, purposeful work, and health—all achievable without religious belief.
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    • 2.Empirical studies show non-religious populations in secular nations report life satisfaction rates comparable to religious populations.
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    • 3.Absence of belief in God doesn't eliminate sources of meaning: art, science, family, community, and personal growth provide fulfillment.
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