But why can't an atheist feel nudged to do the right thing using an entirely scientific argument that assumes god does not exist?
Why do religions exist? Answer because they work in a survival of the fittest sense. Religion generally teaches 'Love thy neighbour'. Why is this policy the best policy in a survival of the fittest sense?
A policy of deviant behaviour when you can get away with it seems likely to be superior. But is it? I think this can be explained away as people who believe in what they are doing achieve far more than people who are depressed or feel they have no purpose. Hence an atheist can decide that they need a purpose in life and to achieve it they need to believe in what they are doing. It is appropriate to learn from religion though they do not believe in God.
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Why do religions exist? Answer because they work in a survival of the fittest sense. Religion generally teaches 'Love thy neighbour'. Why is this policy the best policy in a survival of the fittest sense?
A policy of deviant behaviour when you can get away with it seems likely to be superior. But is it? I think this can be explained away as people who believe in what they are doing achieve far more than people who are depressed or feel they have no purpose. Hence an atheist can decide that they need a purpose in life and to achieve it they need to believe in what they are doing. It is appropriate to learn from religion though they do not believe in God.