Why does it matter so much to atheists that God doesn't exist?

THE BIBLE IS THE PROBLEM!

Because these are not any gods rules we are talking about.

IT does not matter, mainly because it does not exist.

Im happy but there is a heavy feeling of sadness in my heart that I just can't remove. Why am I like this?

And then use and ENJOY these fantastic scientific advancements every single day of your life?

And how do you deny hundreds of years of advancement in all fields of science?

Those rules that you are trying to reinstate are rules made by men who didn't know anything about the earth, nor anything about all of the other inhabitants of it. How can you not see that?

Do you consider masturbating to porn cheating if you are married?

Notice that I said their rules, not any gods rules.

These are man made rules - made thousands of years ago for the use of the humans who lived thousands of years ago.

I am speaking to the US Bible thumpers here, of course ~ many of whom are flat-earthers who deny evolution and see scientists as evil people who are constantly trying, and succeeding, in disproving their beliefs one by one.

Why do some of those who believe in a god refuse to consider the possibility they could be wrong?

The people of the modern world have evolved past all of that nonsense.

My problem is that people who try to shove their rules down everyone's throats - including by physical force - DO EXIST .

A belief in a god is not the problem.

Why do I sweat so much? I’m 17 but I feel like I always need to re-apply deodorant and I am always self-conscious that I smell because I feel sweat under my arms.

I do not personally care if you believe in a god or not.