> For example, I read somewhere that ~70% of atheists admit to praying in the last year (or something like that. I don't remember the source). I think it's fair

> For example, I read somewhere that ~70% of atheists admit to praying in the last year (or something like that. I don't remember the source). I think it's fair to say that the urge or feeling of wanting to pray is common. I am an atheist. I am very strict about the fact I do not believe in a God. My beliefs are strongly based in science, and I also believe Gods are fictionally created by people who need something more in their life. However saying all that, there have been 3 major personal crisis in my life, and I have prayed in every one of them. I cant explain it, I dont understand it. But I am hopefully intelligent enough not to close the door on it and let my mind ponder the whys of it from time to time. JR1427, your comments here have provoked thought. Thankyou :)