> I am an atheist and don't need religion to tell me it is wrong to kill another man, or so I've always believed. nah it's not the point / goal of religion her

> I am an atheist and don't need religion to tell me it is wrong to kill another man, or so I've always believed. nah it's not the point / goal of religion here it has nothing to do here with killing someone else or not. It's the fact of believing in "something else" outside of this world which gives you a reason to stay human (in a way that can include but not limited to 'not killing someone'). Basically if there's only "here and now" there's no point to be a good person or keep your animal instincts leashed. if there's "something else outside or after" there's a "superstitious" point to self-preserve your humanity ('for later')...