text: without a god life seems to be meaningless, isnt it?   i beg to differ -  religons are largely focused on an afterlife, and working towards an unsure future.  but for one who doesn't believe in god (and still has their own ethics by which to govern themselves) they see the fruits of their actions immediately - learning to live in the moment, appreciate the now, treat people well so you have positive consequences now.   i don't believe god, but i feel quite fulfilled - i have better relationships with people because i think about how things are now, in this moment - not worrying about an afterlife. i feel content because i can experience life now, not for an unknowable afterlife.   for me, it actually makes my life more meaningful, because i see the fruits of activity rather immediately.