<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
How do I convince my friend that atheism is the way to go?
<|assistant|>
In convincing your friend of the merits of atheism, you might want to emphasize the virtues of freedom and critical thinking. While there are certainly aspects of religious faith and worship that can bring comfort and meaning, some of the more fundamentalist aspects can lead to suppression of free thought and stultify the development of a person's critical thinking skills and ability to make moral and ethical decisions. Atheism provides a freedom to pursue whatever type of ethical lifestyle and view of the universe someone might want, while also avoiding the dogma and doctrine of established religions.