I've been thinking deeply lately about my spiritual beliefs / cosmology

[BigmanPigman]

14. I am an Atheist and have been since I was 12.

Most of the Atheists I know were raised for a period with the Catholic Religion, like me. I think from my experiences and my friends' experiences, Catholicism was too wacky to be a member of.

I do believe that something does happen after you die though. I know this from many personal experiences after my loved ones died.

Also, I have listened to people who had near death experiences and they were Atheists. They do not mention a "god" but they do mention a white light and seeing deceased family and friends as well as go through a "life review". They all said how great it was and most didn't want to go back to their old "body".

One thing I did notice was that NONE ever mentioned any negative force, a devil, Hell, etc.

That is what I believe now. There is no "god" or "devil" but after you die you do stay in a wonderful, beautiful place that has no negative feelings/atmosphere. It is really our "home" and being in a body on Earth is not our real home, it's temporary lodging.