Roald Hoffmann, basically an Ann Frank who lived, on his atheism, and some ruminations on the question of ethics.

[biophile]

1. My thinking, when it occasionally happens, is nowhere near as deep as yours but

I get my ethics and morals from the universal golden rule and basic compassion, which do not require religion or belief in any god. Some version of the golden rule is expressed in all religions and while I was raised in a Protestant church, I have embraced parts of many teachings from other cultures. I no longer consider myself a Christian, nor an atheist. Not having a firm belief in God one way or another, I have to agree with Hoffman though - as humans, we seek spirituality. It’s part wonder, part inquiry, maybe even part fear (especially in early times, fear of unknown).
Thank you for providing some interesting insights and thoughts.