The Problem of Self

In determing the way one ought to live, one must look entirely outside of oneself. That is, one must view the problem not based on benefits and rewards, but on the percieved truth. This advice holds most pertinent when considering the God dilemma- that is, whether or not there is a God. I am often attracted to atheism due to the hedonism which it offers. However, I can never accept that there is no God on grounds of telos- and I see no telos in pleasure.