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I hadn't thought about that. You can be an atheist and still be spiritual. So, you can be an atheist and still accept there is an afterlife. Interesting... but would the majority of atheists agree with you? :o)
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The most accepted definition of atheism tends to be along the lines of:
a lack of belief in god(s).
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Entire religions have revolved around the idea of spiritual atheism -- take, for example, Theradava Buddhism.
I personally do not see God as a necessary item of spirituality.
Many atheists would not agree with me, though. There are many individuals who believe spirituality can only exist with the notion of god(s).
I feel that the separation of these notions is crucial before exploring them (in the same way that you separate religion and the afterlife).