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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Which country or region, if you feel comfortable sharing?

If most people didn't believe in life after death, what were ways that people coped with suffering and mortality?[/quote]

I'm not sure what you consider low %. I've lived abroad in European countries that had low rates of religious activity. The people I met were more philosophical about life and death. They read a lot and discussed ideas. They had a real sense of community. They listened to and played music -- a lot. They mourned their losses and accepted them as part of the circle of life.  They wanted to make the most of their time here because they felt this is it, no more chances. They believed in alleviating extremes of suffering in their society, even if that meant not getting extreme highs in terms of privilege/income.

Life is beautiful. Don't squander it. [/quote]

You seem to be conflating atheism with progressive values in general. There are plenty of progressive people of faith, you just can’t hear them above the shouting from the MAGAs.

Also, reading and music are universal and not the province of atheists, that’s just silly. Lots of us have lived in Europe for extended periods (including me) and your characterization is a bit Pollyanna-ish.[/quote]

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