What Do We Know About Atheism: A Mind Disconnected from the Divine

In this chapter, the author presents atheism not simply as disbelief, but as a state of consciousness severed from the metaphysical — from God. Atheism is not merely the denial of a deity, but often the cry of a soul that has lost its connection, shaped by trauma, distorted religious experiences, or philosophical confusion.

Key insight:

“An atheist is not someone who doesn’t believe — they are someone who lost belief. And disbelief is born not from knowledge, but from pain.”

The author notes that religious formalism, fear-based preaching, and shallow ritualism can drive people away from faith more than secular arguments.

Examples:

“If a child grows up hearing only threats of Hell — they don’t imagine God, but fear.”
 “If a scientist’s sincere question is met with blame instead of reason — they may reject the whole foundation.”

He encourages approaching atheists not as enemies, but as seekers — souls hungry for meaning, whose doubts can become paths to deeper understanding, if guided with patience, not pressure.

The author also differentiates atheistic thought from pure materialism, reminding that not all materialists are disbelievers, and not all atheists are anti-religious.