In fact, the answers that religion, as we have come to know it, provides to the question of human worth have played so dominant a role in the preceding centuries that believers often cannot conceive how non-believers can muster sufficient commitment to their own lives to get out of bed each morning, let alone the ethical wherewithal to regard others as deserving of moral regard. Once one "comes out" as an atheist, these are the inquisitions to which one is often subjected.
The debate between believers and non-believers often centers around the concept of human worth, which has been predominantly framed by religious perspectives throughout history. For many, faith provides a foundation for understanding their value and the values they hold towards others. This has made it challenging for some believers to fathom how atheists find motivation and ethical compass without religious guidance, leading to skepticism about their ability to lead meaningful lives.
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