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Scenario

Why atheists talk to the dead

I don't believe in God but I still find myself talking to my dead father sometimes and wondering if that makes me a hypocrite.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The deep human need for connection with lost loved ones can manifest in behaviors that seem to contradict materialist beliefs about death.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Atheism — philosophical traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.