I don't know why, but I've always had no problem with an objective reality. By which I mean, the world is the way it is whether you like it or not, so you might as well learn to like it.
As a (young) theist, I heard my rebellious friends say that there must not be a god because the world is so terrible. But that seemed like absurd reasoning to me, and it still does (there are bad reasons to be an atheist). The world is what it is, and either there's a god or there's not, but whether you approve of the world or god has no baring on their existence.
In regards to morality, people often say if there's no god then there's no objective morality, as if that's some terrible thing. Sorry folks, but the fact is that there are as many different views of morality as there are minds in the universe. God or no god, morality is subjective. Just because certain individuals are better suited at enforcing their ideals does not make their opinions more relevant. If anything can prove a moral, it's reasoned thought; make a case that your priorities are justified and then show how the given action interacts with your priorities.
Concepts like good and bad are always subjective. That is a fact of definition. I actually see this as one of the harms of religions; they tell people what to do and when asked "why" they say "because god said so". It is better to reason your morality because it makes sure you follow the purpose rather than blindly running the errands you are told to. It allows you to progress. And progress is always my top priority.
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