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It seems odd, but atheism (trying to avert the stereotype and the "militant atheist" trope) inspired one of the factions in my sci-fi world.


 
The Nandegakkovians (a race of blue-skinned aliens) are one of the only cultures in the Galaxy that are mostly atheist, so they do not worship any gods. Many of their ancestors were exiled from another empire, who banished them there for being atheists. In spite of the refusal to believe in the gods, they love mythology, from saturating themselves in classical art based on their folklore to risking death to collect and preserve all kinds of literature.


 
In the society they were exiled from, the Igarin Empire, people believed that everyone will be eaten by the gods after they die, whether on a deathbed, stabbed on a sacrificial altar, or on the battlefield. This, along with the widespread cruelty all over the Galaxy, inspired the Nandegakkovians to be more helpful.


 
After all, if oblivion awaits them in life, after death, and in the future, the best they could do is to protect whatever and whoever that is good in the Galaxy. To make life more bearable, before the coming destruction. The threat of oblivion itself made them braver and more fierce and protective; but because they are outnumbered by three galactic empires, they seek allies from other rebellions that broke out.


 
Even if it meant defying several secularist alliances by their love of mythology and refusal to attack the devotees of various gods of the Galaxy, they still preferred their love of friends and art. However, although they are willing to make friends with anyone, even their enemies if they change and become good; certain soldiers and leaders are hated more because of their cbruetality, even compared to demons in war chants.


 
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It seems odd, but atheism (trying to avert the stereotype and the "militant atheist" trope) inspired one of the factions in my sci-fi world.

The Nandegakkovians (a race of blue-skinned aliens) are one of the only cultures in the Galaxy that are mostly atheist, so they do not worship any gods. Many of their ancestors were exiled from another empire, who banished them there for being atheists. In spite of the refusal to believe in the gods, they love mythology, from saturating themselves in classical art based on their folklore to risking death to collect and preserve all kinds of literature.

In the society they were exiled from, the Igarin Empire, people believed that everyone will be eaten by the gods after they die, whether on a deathbed, stabbed on a sacrificial altar, or on the battlefield. This, along with the widespread cruelty all over the Galaxy, inspired the Nandegakkovians to be more helpful.

After all, if oblivion awaits them in life, after death, and in the future, the best they could do is to protect whatever and whoever that is good in the Galaxy. To make life more bearable, before the coming destruction. The threat of oblivion itself made them braver and more fierce and protective; but because they are outnumbered by three galactic empires, they seek allies from other rebellions that broke out.

Even if it meant defying several secularist alliances by their love of mythology and refusal to attack the devotees of various gods of the Galaxy, they still preferred their love of friends and art. However, certain soldiers are hated more because of their cruelty, even compared to demons in war chants.

What do you think of this?

It seems odd, but atheism (trying to avert the stereotype and the "militant atheist" trope) inspired one of the factions in my sci-fi world.

The Nandegakkovians (a race of blue-skinned aliens) are one of the only cultures in the Galaxy that are mostly atheist, so they do not worship any gods. Many of their ancestors were exiled from another empire, who banished them there for being atheists. In spite of the refusal to believe in the gods, they love mythology, from saturating themselves in classical art based on their folklore to risking death to collect and preserve all kinds of literature.

In their society they were exiled from, the Igarin Empire, people believed that everyone will be eaten by the gods after they die, whether on a deathbed, stabbed on a sacrificial altar, or on the battlefield. This, along with the widespread cruelty all over the Galaxy, inspired the Nandegakkovians to be more helpful.

After all, if oblivion awaits them in life, after death, and in the future, the best they could do is to protect whatever and whoever that is good in the Galaxy. To make life more bearable, before the coming destruction. The threat of oblivion itself made them braver and more fierce and protective; but because they are outnumbered by three galactic empires, they seek allies from other rebellions that broke out. Even if it meant defying several secularist alliances by their love of mythology and refusal to attack the devotees of various gods of the Galaxy, they still preferred their love of friends and art.

What do you think of this?

It seems odd, but atheism (trying to avert the stereotype and the "militant atheist" trope) inspired one of the factions in my sci-fi world.

The Nandegakkovians (a race of blue-skinned aliens) are one of the only cultures in the Galaxy that are mostly atheist, so they do not worship any gods. Many of their ancestors were exiled from another empire, who banished them there for being atheists. In spite of the refusal to believe in the gods, they love mythology, from saturating themselves in classical art based on their folklore to risking death to collect and preserve all kinds of literature.

In their society, people believed that everyone will be eaten by the gods after they die, whether on a deathbed, stabbed on a sacrificial altar, or on the battlefield. This, along with the widespread cruelty all over the Galaxy, inspired the Nandegakkovians to be more helpful.

After all, if oblivion awaits them in life, after death, and in the future, the best they could do is to protect whatever and whoever that is good in the Galaxy. To make life more bearable, before the coming destruction. The threat of oblivion itself made them braver and more fierce and protective; but because they are outnumbered by three galactic empires, they seek allies from other rebellions that broke out. Even if it meant defying several secularist alliances by their love of mythology and refusal to attack the devotees of various gods of the Galaxy, they still preferred their love of friends and art.

What do you think of this?