Atheists: When deciding on a major life choice, who do you appeal to for advice and why?

Question

Just a curiosity of mine. As I prepare for some serious life changing work, I'm wondering how other atheists approach the unknown future.

Answer 1

Wise friends.  Those who have dealt with similar problems.

Answer 2

friends.... or i just weight it out... think it to death.lol... and hope that i make the right choice

Answer 3

I talk to people - interesting concept, huh? - I study on what I want to do, and then I make my decision based on all of that

Answer 4

whats the point of acting moral and making good desicions if you believe you've come from nothing and going nowhere?

Answer 5

Mostly friends and of course family. When they are not available I trust my instincts. And honestly, I browse the Web on Websites like this to get a neutral opinion.

Good luck!

Answer 6

I am the Captain of my fate, no one or nothing else.  Davy Crockett said "Be sure you are right, then go ahead."  Works for me

I used this advice...Measure twice, cut once.  KISS Keep It Simple Stupid.

Regards

Answer 7

How about talk to someone who's been through a similar situation? For example, when buying a life insurance policy dh and I did some research, talked to my parents, our financial adviser, and other friends and family who had been there and done that - then we made the best choice for us based on all of the information we had gathered or were given.

Other people have a lot of wisdom to share about major life choices and changes and even self-work. You just have to seek those people out and ask for their advice.

Answer 8

I rely on my own intellect which must, by definition be more reliable than that of most theists!

Answer 9

Head on and with a smile on my face. With the knowledge that I am in control of my life and need no one to protect me. It's a satisfying feeling :)

Oh, sometimes I'll talk to my best friend, or my boss if I need someone to bounce thoughts off....but that's about it.

Answer 10

Friends, family, and associates with the experience in the area that needs changing, or who have had a similar experience. Life is all about the choices we make, but there are too many mistakes to be made by one person. I would rather learn from someone else's mistakes than to have to make the same ones myself.

Answer 11

I ha vent really come across a major life choice as i'm still at school but i would turn to my closest friends and family because they are the most important people in the world to me and i value their advice and input. The future is unknown yes, but you make your own future so just make the best of life and that's all you can really do. I dint know your situation but good luck anyway!

Answer 12

I don't actually know, really. I take things as they come, and I never really think about the future. When I do, I suppose the only person I really look to is myself. In the end it's your decision. Not your friend's, your mother's, or a maybe-there-maybe-not god. It's hard to make decisions for yourself, but that's ultimately what I do. I get input from a lot of different sources, even a random unbiased stranger sometimes, but it's always my choice in the end.

Sorry, I kind of rambled a little bit. Maybe you can find an answer in there. :]

Answer 13

Some decisions are eternally imperfect; responses may vary.

I advise, but who advises the advisor?

Ad infinitium.

No, Luke, I said, use the force analysis!

Triangulate, not exterminate, Daleks!

I know people.  We have a network.  We're on the network.

Answer 14

Family and friends sounds like a good place to start.

Answer 15

I dither back and forth endlessly and keep asking people for input, from family to friends to people way in the distance. Then I do what I thought I was all along.

Sometimes I cut out the middle step. Depends on the time frame.

Answer 16

I actually think rationally and base my decisions on what I feel. I don't base them on some fictional character. That's like asking Santa what I should have for breakfast!

Answer 17

I ask my family and friends fro advice.  It would make no sense whatsoever to ask advice of complete strangers!!!

Answer 18

Myself. The innate ability of a resourceful human being who knows his mind. The future is always unknown and no number of sky-fairy incantations will ever influence it

Answer 19

My self, my family, my current situation, awareness of what I can handle and can't handle, a lot of pondering the past, present, and what if future.  

And finally looking to Gods words to help me bundle it up and making it effective.  I am confident in my decisions.  The Bible, picks of straggly ends of doubt

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Your family will tell you things that you want to hear sometimes. Or they will tell you things that they think you need to hear, yet often they can be wrong.  If every entrepreneur listened to a family member who said "You are wasting your time" they wouldn't be where they are now.  Advice from family and friends is fine, but you can't totally depend on them all the time.

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EXCUSE ME:

"The point, my dear deluded religio-nutjob"

Was that necessary.  She didn't call you any names nor was she rude to you. She asked a question.  You have the right to call it a silly question, but a personal attack on her is not necessary.  That little added tidbit was uncalled for and you know it.

Answer 20

friends and family.

Answer 21

Eh myself, der? Who knows better what's best for me, right?

When I tried to talk to God in my younger years [psh. like 3 years ago] no one talked back. No. One. At. All.

And yes, the lack of response makes me. type. like. this. thank. you. very. much.  

Answer 22

I talk with real people whose judgment and intelligence I trust. I don't ask questions of imaginary friends.

Answer 23

People you trust and want the best for you

Answer 24

I rely on my own common sense and experience, and the advice of people I care about, rather than imaginary beings.

Answer 25

Trusted friends or family.

Answer 26

Whoever's appropriate - generally friends and/or family.  

Answer 27

I am not an atheist.  I make my own decisions but if I have a doubt I talk it over with my best friend and my son.

Answer 28

We decide for ourselves, we don't give up our free will to someone else.

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Answer 29

Live in the moment and trust in your self youll succeed!

Answer 30

Proven sources:

My close friends and certain members of my family.

Or an expert in the field if I need something specific.

Answer 31

Wise family or friends, research. Myself. Because they are usually reliable sources.